1977 Topps Mike Pruitt Rookie Card #444
Mike Pruitt · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Rookie Card (RC)
Player
Mike Pruitt
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#444
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (NM) Estimate: The card appears to have reasonably sharp corners and decent centering on the reverse, though minor edge wear and typical vintage surface toning are present.
Category
Rookie Card (RC)
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Moderate - Strong niche demand among Cleveland Browns team collectors and 1970s football set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.50 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $15-25, PSA 8: $45-60, PSA 9: $150-200
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales range from $0.99 to $5.00 depending on condition. PSA 8 examples typically sell for $50-60, while PSA 9s are rare and command significant premiums from registry collectors.
Description
This is the 1977 Topps Mike Pruitt Rookie Card, number 444 in the set. Pruitt was a standout running back for the Cleveland Browns. The card features a classic 1970s brown-and-pink reverse design including his 1976 rushing record, a brief biographical write-up, and a 'College Corner' section highlighting his time at Purdue University. Printed on traditional vintage card stock.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of 2x Pro-Bowler Mike Pruitt; Cleveland Browns team interest; High card number (#444) from the 1977 set.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1977 Topps copyright text at the bottom; appropriate vintage card stock texture; 'card nub' remnants occasionally visible on the edges from factory cutting. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor chipping along the edges; slight corner softening; potential for wax staining on the front (not visible in this photo); natural browning/aging of the paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or local card shows in the Ohio/Cleveland area.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, it is not recommended to grade this card unless it appears to be a flaw-free PSA 9 or 10 candidate. Use high-resolution scans of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.