1977 Topps John McMakin #297
John McMakin · Topps · Base
Player
John McMakin
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
297
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6-7 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse is slightly shifted to the left and top. Edges appear relatively clean for the era, but there is visible fuzziness on the corners. Surface looks clean without major wax stains or creases.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by Seattle Seahawks team set builders, Clemson University alumni collectors, or 1977 Topps master set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10 - $15, PSA 8: $25 - $35, PSA 9: $75+
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw common cards from the 1977 Topps set typically range from $0.50 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies of similar common players generally sell for $20-$30.
Description
This is the reverse side of card #297 from the 1977 Topps football set featuring John McMakin, Tight End for the Seattle Seahawks. The back features a dark pink and black color scheme on gray cardstock. It includes his vital statistics, a five-year Receiving Record table (Steelers, Lions, Seahawks), a 'College Corner' blurb about his time at Clemson University, and a biographical note regarding his grandfather playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The bottom left includes the copyright notice: (C) 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.
Key Features
Features the inaugural season stats for the Seattle Seahawks (1976), making it a piece of early franchise history. McMakin was also a member of the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins' Super Bowl opponent (the Steelers) and an All-Rookie team member.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card showcases the standard 1977 Topps grain texture, period-accurate typography, and the correct 'star' symbols next to the copyright line. Not a common target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softened/wear visible on all four points. Left-to-right centering on the reverse is approximately 65/35. Potential for light toning/aging on the original gray cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Low-PDS or 'buy it now'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for set builders, or Sportlots for low-value base card inventory.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of base cards for non-Hall of Fame players from this era, it is not recommended to grade this card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 9 or 10. Sell as part of a team lot or set-builder lot to maximize shipping efficiency.