1977 Topps Bob Young #19
Bob Young · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Young
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
19
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Assessment: Centering is acceptable but slightly biased toward the top-left; corners show moderate softening; edges have minor chipping characteristic of 1970s stock; surface appears clean but has typical cardboard graininess of the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. Primary demand comes from offensive line enthusiasts, St. Louis Cardinals team set collectors, and set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15.00 - $25.00, PSA 7: $30.00 - $45.00, PSA 8: $75.00 - $110.00 (High-grade vintage commons command a premium from set builders).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for 1977 Topps commons range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of similar commons typically sell for $40-$80 depending on the specific player.
Description
This is the card back of the 1977 Topps Bob Young #19 featuring the St. Louis Cardinals Guard. The back includes a pinkish/magenta color scheme with biographic data, a short scouting report, and a 'College Corner' section highlighting his time at Howard Payne College. It includes the 1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. copyright line.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; desirable for St. Louis Cardinals team collectors or those completing the 1977 Topps master set; features a 2-time Pro-Bowler and All-Pro guard.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card exhibits the correct cardboard stock texture, 'College Corner' font style, and the specific magenta ink saturation used by Topps in 1977. No indicators of reprint or trimming are visible.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening on the bottom left and top right; minor top-edge rough cut; slight left-to-right centering shift; typical cardboard aging/browning on the card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for common cards), COMC (excellent for low-value vintage bulk), or local card shows in the St. Louis market.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless PSA 9/10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the market value. Use the keyword 'St. Louis Cardinals' in the listing title. Ship via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.00) for cheap, tracked shipping to remain price-competitive.