1977 Topps Football Bill Simpson #406
Bill Simpson · Topps · Base
Player
Bill Simpson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#406
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Visual centering looks slightly shifted top-to-bottom. Corners appear relatively sharp for the era but display minor rounding at the bottom right. Surface shows typical 1970s print grain.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Bill Simpson is a common player in a heavily produced set. Demand is primarily from set builders completing the 1977 Topps run or Michigan State alumni collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8 - $12, PSA 7: $15 - $20, PSA 8: $35 - $45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping. Graded copies are rare due to the high cost relative to value; a PSA 8 sold previously in the $30 range to a Rams team-set collector.
Description
This is the back of a 1977 Topps Bill Simpson card, number 406. The back features a pink and black color scheme with a 'College Corner' section highlighting his time at Michigan State. It includes his interception record from 1974-1976 and biographical text regarding his performance with the Los Angeles Rams.
Key Features
Classic 1977 Topps design; features biographical information for Rams safety Bill Simpson; notable 'College Corner' subset branding on back.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card displays correct period-accurate brown chipboard stock, proper ink saturation for 1977 Topps, and the 'PRTD IN U.S.A.' and copyright line are consistent with originals.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner wear on the bottom right corner; slight top-to-bottom centering shift; standard cardboard stock aging/toning common for 1977 releases.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or through COMC (Check Out My Cards) for individual sale. Too low-value for major auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($20+) far exceeds the market value of the card. Listing it as part of a 'pick your card' 1977 Topps set-builder listing on eBay with a plain white envelope (PWE) shipping option is the most efficient choice.