1978 Topps Jack Rudnay #474
Jack Rudnay · Topps · Base
Player
Jack Rudnay
Set
1978 Topps Football
Year
1978
Card #
#474
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering is significantly off (heavy towards the right and bottom), upper left corner shows visible softening/rounding, and there is noticeable wear on the bottom edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Primarily sought by Kansas City Chiefs team-set collectors or fans of 1970s offensive linemen.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-30 (Grading costs would exceed the value of the card at these tiers).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1978 Topps starters range from $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples of this specific card typically sell for $35-50, but this card's centering prevents that tier.
Description
A vintage 1978 Topps football card featuring Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Center Jack Rudnay. The card features the classic 1978 'banner' design with a sky-blue banner reading 'CHIEFS' and a red circle indicating his position as 'C'. The photo shows a side profile of Rudnay wearing a blue mesh trucker-style cap.
Key Features
Features a 2-time Second-team All-Pro and 4-time Pro Bowler; an iconic Topps 70s design; vintage Kansas City Chiefs memorabilia.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence genuine. Features period-accurate matte card stock, vintage ink absorption patterns, and 'Topps' brand copyright on the reverse. Not a commonly faked card due to low secondary market value.
Flaws to Note
Significantly off-center printing (biased toward the bottom right), soft rounded corners (especially top left), and subtle edge chipping.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or Mercari, or as a filler card for team-set collectors in a Sportlots or COMC inventory.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the profit. List it as '1978 Topps Chiefs Jack Rudnay' and use an 'eBay Standard Envelope' for cheap, tracked shipping to keep the total cost attractive to the buyer.