1977 Topps Roger Carr #415 AFC All-Pro
Roger Carr · Topps · Base (All-Pro subset)
Player
Roger Carr
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#415
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The card exhibits decent centering but shows visible corner softening and slight edge wear along the top and bottom. Surface appears clean but typical of Topps recycled stock from the late 70s.
Category
Base (All-Pro subset)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. There is a steady but niche demand from team collectors and set builders. Roger Carr is not a Hall of Famer, which limits broader market appeal.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $12-18, PSA 7: $25-35, PSA 8: $65-80. Note: Grading costs for this specific card would likely exceed its retail value unless it was a guaranteed PSA 9 or 10.
Comparable Sales
Ungraded copies typically sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 graded copies occasionally reach the $70 mark, but most volume occurs in the lower-end raw market for vintage set completion.
Description
A vintage 1977 Topps Roger Carr football card featuring the Baltimore Colts wide receiver. This card commemorates his 1976 AFC All-Pro selection. The design features a classic 70s ribbon style for the team name ('COLTS') and position ('WR') at the top, with a portrait of Carr in his blue and white Colts jersey. The background is a solid bright blue, which is prone to showing print defects and scratches.
Key Features
Features a Baltimore Colts standout during his prime All-Pro years; iconic 1977 Topps design known for its ribbon aesthetics; popular collectable for Colts franchise historians.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with appropriate fibrous texture; correct 1977 Topps color palette and halftone print patterns. Confidence: High. This is not a heavily counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Visible softening on all four corners; slight 'fish-eye' print dots in the blue background; centering is shifted slightly to the left (approx. 60/40); mild edge chipping common on cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform, specifically as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer' or as part of a team lot to save on shipping costs for the buyer.
Selling Tips
Use high-resolution scans rather than phone photos to show the corners clearly; list as '1977 Topps Roger Carr Colts #415'; ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a reinforced envelope (standard eBay envelope for trading cards) to keep shipping costs under $1.00.