1977 Topps Ron Howard #26
Ron Howard · Topps · Base
Player
Ron Howard
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
26
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (Excellent-Mint) / PSA 7 (Near Mint) - Centering appears slightly shifted left-to-right on back; corners show some minor softening and visible wear on edges.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low / Niche - Mostly attracts set builders of the 1977 Topps set or vintage Seattle Seahawks team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15; PSA 8: $25-35; PSA 9: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw commons for this set range from $0.25 to $1.50 depending on condition. High-grade (PSA 8+) examples for this specific player are scarce but usually sell for under $40.
Description
The back of a 1977 Topps football card featuring Seattle Seahawks Tight End Ron Howard. The back includes a pink and black color scheme with career receiving stats from his time with the Cowboys and Seahawks, a 'College Corner' bio, and a brief description of his 1976 season.
Key Features
Features a member of the inaugural 1976 Seattle Seahawks roster; notable for mentioning his collegiate basketball career at Seattle University.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1977 copyright line (Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.); appropriate cardboard texture and weight; characteristic dot-matrix print pattern in the pink sections. High confidence in authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Left-to-right centering bias on the reverse image; visible corner wear (top left and bottom left corners appear soft/distressed); minor edge chipping typical of 1970s cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or set break), COMC (best for individual low-value cards), or local card shows in the Pacific Northwest region.
Selling Tips
Due to the high cost of grading, this card should only be graded if it was likely to hit a PSA 9 or 10. Sell raw in a 'Pick Your Card' style listing focused on set completion. Use high-resolution scans of both sides.