1977 Topps Dan Fouts #274
Dan Fouts · Topps · Base
Player
Dan Fouts
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
274
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) Estimated. The back shows heavy top-to-bottom centering issues (nearly miscut at the top). Corners appear relatively sharp for the age, but the centering and potential surface wear limit the grade.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Strong. Fouts is a legendary Hall of Famer, and vintage football cards in good condition maintain steady demand among player and team (Chargers) collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $20-$35, PSA 6: $45-$60, PSA 8: $200-$300 (Note: High grades carry significant premiums for this set due to centering issues)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $12 to $28. Graded PSA 7 copies typically sell for $75-$90, while PSA 8 examples vary wildly based on centering, often exceeding $250.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps Football card featurning Pro Football Hall of Famer Dan Fouts. The back features a pink and black design with career passing statistics through the 1976 season, a 'College Corner' section highlighting his time at Oregon, and biographical data. The card stock is the traditional brown carboard common for the era.
Key Features
Hall of Fame Quarterback; Early career Dan Fouts card (San Diego Chargers); Highly collected 1977 Topps set design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock texture and grain consistency; correct pink/black ink saturation for the 1977 Topps run; '©1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright present on bottom.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering shift on the reverse side; minor edge wear common in 1970s stock; some horizontal centering bias likely on the front (not visible).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for vintage single cards), COMC (for long-term sales), or local vintage-heavy card shows.
Selling Tips
Use high-resolution scans of both front and back to show the sharp corners despite centering issues. Use keywords like 'Vintage Football', 'HOF', and 'San Diego Chargers'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-backed bubble mailer.