1974 Topps Bob McKay Cleveland Browns #427
Bob McKay · Topps (represented by T.C.G. - Topps Chewing Gum) · Base Card
Player
Bob McKay
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
427
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding especially top-left/bottom-left, minor edge wear, centering is shifted slightly top-to-bottom on back.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (represented by T.C.G. - Topps Chewing Gum)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Cleveland Browns team collectors or set builders completing the large 528-card 1974 set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-8, PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-25 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value).
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for 1974 Topps commons in mid-grade raw condition range from $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples of this specific card have sold for $25-35, but lower grades rarely trade as individual graded units.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1974 Topps Bob McKay football card. The back features a tan/yellow cardstock typical of the era, showcasing player stats for the Cleveland Browns offensive tackle, a brief biographical blurb about his recovery from a leg injury, a cartoon illustrating his nickname 'Dawg,' and a 'Football Game' interactive play feature at the bottom.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; First-round draft pick (1970); features the iconic 'Football Game' scratch-off/interactive style design used by Topps during this period.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence (99%). Features characteristic 1974 Topps gray/tan cardboard stock, 'T.C.G. PRTD IN U.S.A.' copyright stamp with dual asterisks, and era-appropriate dot-matrix printing patterns in the ink.
Flaws to Note
Rounded corners (soft) on all four sides; top-left corner on reverse shows layering/fraying; edges have minor chipping; centering is off-center towards the top. Card surface appears to have general age-related toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or listed in a 'pick-your-card' style listing. Local card shops may buy in bulk with other vintage commons.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($19+) will far exceed the card's value. List it as '1974 Topps Cleveland Browns Team Need' or include it in a vintage Browns lot to maximize interest. Ship in a cardboard-protected non-machinable envelope to keep costs low.