1977 Topps Tony Adams #394

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1977 Topps Tony Adams #394

Player

Tony Adams

Set

1977 Topps Football

Year

1977

Card #

394

Condition Grade

PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly off-mid to the left; corners show visible blunting and potential micro-creasing; edges have minor chipping characteristic of 1970s card stock.

Category

Base

Manufacturer

Topps

Demand Level

Niche - primarily sought by Chiefs team collectors or set builders completing the 1977 Topps NFL run.

Valuation

Raw (Ungraded) Value

$1.00 - $3.00

Graded Value

PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $45-60. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value of this specific card.

Comparable Sales

Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9 specimens have sold for $100+, but this specific card does not meet that condition threshold.

Description

A vintage 1977 Topps Football card featuring Kansas City Chiefs Quarterback Tony Adams. The card back shown provides Adams' college highlights at Utah State university and his professional stats including his 1974 season in the WFL with Southern California Sun. Features the classic vertical layout with pink and black text on gray cardboard stock.

Key Features

Features a dual-threat history including World Football League (WFL) stats; iconic 1977 Topps design; collectible Chiefs team card.

Authenticity Indicators

Authentic. The card exhibits period-accurate gray cardboard stock with 'clay' coating on the reverse, proper ink absorption, and the trademark 1977 Topps copyright line at the bottom. Confidence: High.

Flaws to Note

Softened corners on all four points; centering on the back is shifted slightly toward the left border; minor surface toning consistent with age; typical rough-cut edges common to 1977 Topps.

Selling Guide

Where to Sell

eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with 'Best Offer'), COMC for bulk listing, or via sports card forums and Facebook groups dedicated to vintage football.

Selling Tips

Do not grade this card; the fees will outweigh the market value. Sell it as 'Raw' in a penny sleeve and top-loader. If selling on eBay, use standard envelope shipping for low-cost delivery ($1.12 option) to remain competitive.

Scanned on 5/3/2026