1977 Topps Terry Metcalf #345
Terry Metcalf · Topps · Base
Player
Terry Metcalf
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
345
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). While the centering on the reverse is decent, the corners show visible rounding and the edges have slight fuzziness. The card stock shows typical toning for its age.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Terry Metcalf is a respected player of the era, but as a non-rookie base card in mid-grade condition, demand is limited to Cardinals team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15; PSA 7: $20-25; PSA 8: $45-60. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the potential value for this specific card.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have sold for approximately $50, but mid-grade copies like this one rarely appear in slabs due to low ROI.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps football card featuring Cardinals running back Terry Metcalf. The card back includes his career rushing record through 1976 and highlights his versatile performance, including his record for combined net yards in 1975. The design features a pink and black color scheme on a grey cardboard stock characteristic of the late 1970s.
Key Features
Features three-time Pro-Bowler and Cardinals star Terry Metcalf. Noted for his NFL record 2,462 combined net yards in 1975 mentioned on text.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The card exhibits the correct dot-matrix print pattern in the black ink areas, the characteristic brown/grey recycled card stock of 1970s Topps, and the correct copyright line for 1977.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening and rounding on all four corners. Minor edge wear. The porous card stock shows age-related darkening (toning).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. It is also an ideal candidate for a 'pick-your-card' bulk listing or a local card shop's value bin.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will outweigh the market value. Use high-resolution scans of both sides to show corner wear. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.