1982 Topps Pete Johnson #163
Pete Johnson · Topps · Base Card
Player
Pete Johnson
Set
1982 Topps Baseball (Football set design)
Year
1982
Card #
#163
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted toward the top and right margins. Corners show slight softening, particularly top-left. Edges appear relatively clean with minor rough-cut fraying typical of the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Stable. Pete Johnson is a respected Bengals legend, but as a non-rookie and a non-Hall of Famer, demand is restricted to Bengals team collectors and 1982 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8-12, PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $30-45. (Values are largely driven by set completionists rather than player popularity).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping on eBay. Recent PSA 8 sales have fluctuated between $30 and $45, while PSA 9s are rare and can reach $85+, though this specific card's centering would prevent a high grade.
Description
A classic 1982 Topps Football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals power back Pete Johnson. The card features the iconic 82' 'Helmet and Diagonal' design with bright orange and green accents. Johnson is shown in his Bengals home white uniform with the legendary tiger-striped helmet and orange wristbands.
Key Features
Features a prominent Pro Bowl fullback of the 1970s/80s; Iconic 1982 Topps design; High nostalgia value for Cincinnati Bengals fans of the Super Bowl XVI era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock is authentic porous gray-back cardboard typical of 1982 Topps. The ink resolution on the Bengals logo and 'Topps' logo shows correct halftone patterns and alignment. Not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues common to this set—the image is shifted approximately 75/25 toward the top and right. Slight white touching on the corners indicate they are not sharp-mint. Minor ink 'snow' or print dots visible in the dark areas of the jersey numbers.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), Sportlots, or COMC. It is best sold in a 'choice' listing where buyers can select individual players to complete their sets.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a mid-grade Pete Johnson. Place it in a penny sleeve and top-loader. Use 'eBay Standard Envelope' for shipping to keep the cost under $1 so the total price remains attractive to budget collectors.