1977 Topps Bruce Laird #249
Bruce Laird · Topps · Base Card
Player
Bruce Laird
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
249
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom on reverse; corners show light softening; card stock appears generally clean with standard vintage fiber texture.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought by Colts team collectors or 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps starters range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade PSA 9 examples of this specific card have recently sold in the $100 range, but lower grades rarely trade above the cost of certification.
Description
A 1977 Topps Bruce Laird card back, featuring Baltimore Colts safety statistics. The reverse displays a distinct purple and tan color scheme with a 'College Corner' blurb and career kickoff return records. The design is classic late-70s Topps with a vertical layout on high-acid cardstock.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1970s Baltimore Colts; unique 'College Corner' subset information; detailed kickoff return stats including his club record mention.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 Topps gray/brown cardstock; '1977 Topps Chewing Gum' copyright line; period-accurate typeface and ink saturation. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Softening at the bottom corners; mild top-to-bottom centering shift on the reverse; typical brown stock age toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' for set builders), COMC, or local vintage card shows in the Maryland/Baltimore area.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually as the grading fees exceed the market value. Sell as part of a lot or at a small fixed price with 'Standard Envelope' shipping to keep costs low for buyers.