1977 Topps Football Steve Bartkowski #363
Steve Bartkowski · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Bartkowski
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#363
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the back appears slightly off-top to bottom. The corners show light softening, particularly the bottom left. Edges look relatively clean for the era, but there is some minor surface fuzzing consistent with 1970s Topps card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Steve Bartkowski is a franchise legend for the Falcons, but he is not a Hall of Famer, which limits national demand. Most interest comes from Falcons team collectors or set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 7: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card average between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 7 copies typically sell for approximately $25-$30, while PSA 8 copies can reach $50+.
Description
The reverse of the 1977 Topps Steve Bartkowski card features a distinct pink and black color scheme on gray pulp card stock. It includes a 'Passing Record' table for his 1975 and 1976 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, as well as several biographical highlights including his college career at UC Berkeley. The card number is housed in a football graphic in the top left corner.
Key Features
Second-year card of the former #1 overall pick and Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor member. Part of the iconic 1977 Topps set known for its vibrant designs.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct fiber-based gray card stock common to 1977. The pink ink shows the correct 'dot matrix' pattern under magnification, and the trademark information is printed correctly at the bottom. This card is not frequently counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift toward the bottom edge. Visible softening on the bottom corners. Micro-chipping along the bottom edge. Typical 'rough cut' edges that were common in mid-70s Topps production.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer') or Sportlots. It would also sell well in a bulk 1970s football lot or at a local card show in the Atlanta market.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, grading this card is not recommended unless it is a sentimental piece, as grading fees will exceed the market value. When listing, mention 'Atlanta Falcons' and 'UC Berkeley' to attract team and college collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.