1972 Topps Norm Snead #118
Norm Snead · Topps · Base
Player
Norm Snead
Set
1972 Topps football
Year
1972
Card #
118
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 4: $15.00 - $22.00, PSA 5: $25.00 - $35.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of 1972 Topps #118 in similar VG condition range from $1.50 to $4.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card typically sell for $60-$80, but this specific card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
This is a 1972 Topps football card featuring veteran Quarterback Norm Snead as a member of the New York Giants. The card back features a unique green and blue split-color design with a cartoon anecdote about his off-season job in insurance, alongside his full career passing record from 1961-1971 with Washington, Philadelphia, and Minnesota. The stock is the traditional 1970s gray cardboard.
Key Features
Includes full career stats up to 1971; features the iconic 1972 Topps 'arch' design on the front (referenced by back layout); card is part of a popular vintage set known for high production quality but difficult centering.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays the correct green and blue ink shades for the 1972 set, the '©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' trademark is present in the correct font, and the paper stock shows the appropriate fibrous composition for 50-year-old cardboard.
Flaws to Note
The card shows significant corner rounding on all four corners, particularly the top right. There is noticeable edge wear and chipping along the top border. Centering appears slightly shifted toward the bottom and left on the reverse side. The surface appears to have some light staining or 'toning' consistent with its age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for mid-grade vintage base cards like this. It could also be sold as part of a 1972 Topps team set (Giants) or a lot of vintage QB cards on Facebook marketplace or a local card show.
Selling Tips
Due to the current condition and the relatively low value of the player (a 4x Pro Bowler but not a Hall of Famer), grading this card is not recommended as the fees would exceed the card's market value. List it ‘Raw’ with clear photos of the front and back. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping.