1977 Topps Butch Johnson Rookie #516
Butch Johnson · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Butch Johnson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
516
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly off-top to bottom; edges show minor chipping; corners show moderate softness and rounding; surface appears clean but card stock has standard 1970s toning.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Professional demand is limited to Cowboys completists or set builders. Most sales occur as part of larger lots.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $4-6, PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies (much higher grade) typically sell for $25-35.
Description
Authentic 1977 Topps Butch Johnson rookie card #516. Features the Dallas Cowboys wide receiver. The reverse side includes his 1976 kickoff return statistics and a 'College Corner' blurb detailing his time at UC Riverside. Classic 1970s brown card stock with red and black text.
Key Features
Rookie card of a prominent Dallas Cowboys wide receiver known for his touchdown celebrations; part of a classic late-70s Topps set; popular with Cowboys team collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1977 copyright date on bottom left; proper porous cardboard stock; 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' designation; halftoning patterns in printed text; confidence is High.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly rounded (Typical for mid-grade); heavy edge wear visible on the left side; top-to-bottom centering is biased towards the top; minor ink spotting in the player bio area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low starting auction or as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a mid-grade rookie. Sell as a 'Raw' card and use high-quality photos to show the corners. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.11) to keep costs low for the buyer.