1977 Topps Football J.K. McKay #408
J.K. McKay (John Kenneth McKay) · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Base Card / Team Inaugural Subset (Expansion Year)
Player
J.K. McKay (John Kenneth McKay)
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#408
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. The back shows slightly off-center left-to-right alignment. The corners appear relatively sharp for the age, but the card stock (grey/brown porous cardboard) shows typical fibrous texture and minor edge roughness.
Category
Base Card / Team Inaugural Subset (Expansion Year)
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Low/Moderate (Niche). Demand primarily comes from Tampa Bay Buccaneers team collectors, USC Trojans alumni collectors, and completionists of the 1977 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $18-25, PSA 7: $35-45, PSA 8: $75+. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps football cards range from $0.99 to $3.00. Graded PSA 8 copies of similar common cards from this set typically sell for $50-$80, but this player specifically has very low transaction volume.
Description
This is the reverse side of card #408 from the 1977 Topps Football set, featuring Wide Receiver J.K. McKay of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The card features a grey cardstock back with pink and black highlights. It details his college career at USC under his father, Head Coach John McKay, and his 1975 stint in the World Football League. A 'College Corner' section at the bottom highlights his 1975 Rose Bowl performance.
Key Features
Early Tampa Bay Buccaneers expansion-era card; Player is the son of legendary USC/Bucs coach John McKay; Notable mention of the short-lived World Football League (WFL) on the stat line.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card shows correct 1977 Topps 'grey back' stock, proper dual-star copyright line (**) at bottom left, and period-accurate typography. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift to the left on the reverse side. Minor edge fraying characteristic of vintage 1970s Topps cardstock. Possible light surface wear on the front (not pictured).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for long-term consignment, or as part of a lot of 1970s football cards at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Avoid grading this card unless it is a flawless PSA 9 or 10 candidate, as the grading fee will likely be higher than the card's market value. Best sold as part of a team set or in a 1977 Topps starter lot. Use keywords like 'Expansion Year', 'Bucs', and 'USC'.