1977 Topps Monte Johnson #77
Monte Johnson · Topps · Base
Player
Monte Johnson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#77
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the back appears slightly shifted toward the top-right. Corners show minor softening but remain relatively square for the era. Surface appears clean without major wax stains.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Monte Johnson is a respected retired player but does not have the Hall of Fame status that drives high demand in the vintage market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $12-18, PSA 7: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9 copies have sold in the $40-60 range, but raw mid-grade copies remain inexpensive.
Description
This is the back of a 1977 Topps Monte Johnson card, featuring his 1973-1976 interception statistics and a summary of his performance for the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XI. The card features a grey cardstock typical of the late 70s with pink and black accents.
Key Features
Features a key member of the Super Bowl XI Champion Oakland Raiders defense. Vintage Topps design from the 1970s involving the 'College Corner' subset bio.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card exhibits the correct dot-matrix printing pattern for late 70s Topps, the specific rough-cut edge characteristic of the factory blade, and aged grey cardstock that is difficult to replicate accurately.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner wear visible on all four corners. Slight top-to-bottom centering bias on the reverse. No major creases are visible, but the card stock shows standard age-related toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a team set or bulk lot on eBay. Also suitable for 'Common' bins at local card shows or COMC.
Selling Tips
It is not recommended to grade this card individually as the grading fees ($15-$25+) far exceed the market value. Selling as a 'Raiders Team Set' or '1977 Topps Set Filler' is the most effective way to move this item.