1973 Topps #5 NFL Scoring Leaders Chester Marcol / Bobby Howfield
Chester Marcol and Bobby Howfield · Topps · Base / League Leaders
Player
Chester Marcol and Bobby Howfield
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
#5
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base / League Leaders
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card in similar VG/EX condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 7 copies typically sell for $40-50, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps Football Scoring Leaders card featuring NFC leader Chester Marcol (Green Bay Packers) and AFC leader Bobby Howfield (New York Jets). The card features two separate portrait photos within black borders against a white background with green and purple accent graphics. This high-number leader card is a staple for team and set collectors of the early 1970s era.
Key Features
Includes Chester Marcol, a Packers Hall of Fame member. Features the iconic 1973 Topps horizontal 'League Leader' design. Collectible for both Packers and Jets team-set completions.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock shows the correct grey-toned fiber common to 1973 Topps issues. The ink saturation and halftone printing dots in the photographs are consistent with period-correct lithography. This specific card is not a high-profile target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding is visible on all four corners. Centering is shifted noticeably toward the left edge. There is visible edge wear/chipping, and the surface appears to have light foxing or minor staining in the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card, likely as part of a lot or a low-cost 'Buy It Now' listing. It would also sell well in a 'quarter box' at a local card show to a set builder.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value and mid-grade condition, professional grading is not recommended as the fees would far exceed the card's market value. If selling on eBay, use 'Top Loader' or 'Standard Envelope' shipping to keep costs down for the buyer. Mention 'Packers' and 'Jets' in the title to attract team collectors.