1972 Topps Lyle Alzado Rookie Card #106
Lyle Alzado · Topps (T.C.G.) · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Lyle Alzado
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
106
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) to PSA 3 (Very Good). Centering is heavily shifted to the top-left on the back. Corners are rounded with significant wear, especially the top-left corner on the reverse. Visible surface staining or foxing on the right border and general card stock browning.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Moderate. Alzado remains a popular cult figure in NFL history, though market demand for low-grade vintage generally stays stable rather than 'hot'.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$15.00 - $30.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $25-35, PSA 3: $40-60, PSA 4: $75-90. (Due to the high cost of grading, this specific copy is likely best kept raw).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar low-grade condition range from $12.00 to $28.00. Mid-grade PSA 5/6 copies usually fetch $100-$150, but this card would not achieve that grade.
Description
This is the iconic 1972 Topps Rookie Card of Denver Broncos defensive legend Lyle Alzado. The card back features a blue and green design with 1971 season stats and a 'Golden Gloves' boxing cartoon. Despite being a football card, Alzado is one of the most recognizable figures of the 70s era, known for his ferocity on the field.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of a 2-time All-Pro and Super Bowl Champion; member of the 1970s All-Decade Team. High demand among Broncos team collectors and vintage rookie enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock shows the appropriate grain and fiber age for 1972 Topps. The 'T.C.G.' (Topps Chewing Gum) printing and 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' marks are consistent with original issues.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; heavy top-left centering bias on reverse; brown 'age spots' on the right-hand border; general surface wear and edge chipping typical of vintage cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card in raw condition. It could also find a buyer at a local card show in a 'dollar bin' or vintage value box.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees would likely exceed the final value of the card in this condition. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader before shipping. For eBay, use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) or eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.