1977 Topps Dave Casper Rookie Card #380
Dave Casper · Topps · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Dave Casper
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
380
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse is bottom-heavy. Visible corner softening/rounding is present on all four corners. Edges show standard age-related whitening/wear.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Casper is a legendary Raider and a Hall of Famer, making this a staple for HOF rookie collectors and Raiders team set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $25-35; PSA 6: $45-60; PSA 7: $100-125
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $12 to $22. PSA 6 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, while PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies jump significantly to over $350.
Description
This is the rookie card of Hall of Fame Tight End Dave Casper from the classic 1977 Topps set. The back features his stats from his early Oakland Raiders years, highlighting his Super Bowl XI performance and All-Pro recognition. The card stock is the traditional grey/unbleached vintage era cardboard with an iconic pink and black color scheme on the reverse.
Key Features
Hall of Fame Rookie Card; Dave Casper is considered one of the greatest tight ends in NFL history (Ghost to the Post); Key inclusion in the 1977 Topps set for vintage football collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. This is on original 1977 Topps 'cardboard' stock with correct ink absorption. The typography (specifically the Topps copyright line and font) matches period-correct printing techniques. These are rarely forged in mid-grade condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant softening on the top-right and bottom-left corners. The centering on the back is shifted toward the bottom border. There is minor chipping along the left edge. The back shows the typical 'fuzzy' texture of 70s cardboard without major staining.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as it has a high volume of vintage football buyers. It could also move quickly in a sports card Facebook group dedicated to vintage football or the Oakland Raiders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you believe the front is perfectly centered and the surface is flawless; current condition suggests it would not return enough value to cover the grading fees. List as '1977 Topps Dave Casper RC #380 HOF' for maximum visibility. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader.