1977 Topps John Leypoldt #387
John Leypoldt · Topps · Base
Player
John Leypoldt
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
387
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Analysis: Centering appears shifted slightly to the right on the reverse. Corners show moderate softening. Edges have minor rough-cut fuzziness common for the era. Surface shows some toning consistent with vintage cardboard stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from set builders or Seahawks team collectors. John Leypoldt was a dependable kicker but is not a Hall of Fame candidate.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $45+
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this specific card range from $0.99 to $1.99 plus shipping. Graded copies (PSA 8) rarely aparecer but move for approx $40-50 to registry collectors.
Description
This is a 1977 Topps John Leypoldt football card (#387) featuring the Seattle Seahawks kicker. The reverse depicts his professional scoring records with the Bills and Seahawks, along with a 'College Corner' section noting he did not attend college but played semi-pro for the Annapolis Sailors. The card features the classic 1977 Topps design with red and black text on a cream/tan cardstock.
Key Features
Early Seattle Seahawks team history; John Leypoldt was an original member of the expansion Seahawks roster in 1976. This is a common card but holds 'set filler' value for vintage football collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1977 Topps 'rough cut' edges, appropriate pulp-based cardstock, and the specific dual-asterisk copyright line used in the 1977 printing. This is not a commonly faked card.
Flaws to Note
Soft corners, especially the bottom left. Centering on the back is roughly 65/35 left-to-right. Typical vintage stock discoloration or 'toning' is present.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' set filler), COMC (best for low-value vintage commons), or as part of a 1977 Topps team set/bulk lot at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($20+) far exceeds the market value of the card. When listing, use high-resolution scans of both sides and ship in a penny sleeve/top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracking.