1972 Topps Ted Hendricks #31
Ted Hendricks · Topps · Base / Hall of Fame Early Career
Player
Ted Hendricks
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
#31
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card exhibits visible corner softening, खासतौर पर (especially) the top right corner which appears slightly blunted. Centering is significantly shifted to the right (approx 70/30 or 75/25), and there is light edge wear visible on the left border.
Category
Base / Hall of Fame Early Career
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Ted Hendricks is a legendary Hall of Famer with 4 Super Bowl rings, but this is a base card in mid-low grade. It appeals primarily to set builders and Colts/Raiders team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$8.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-35, PSA 5: $45-60. (Grading is likely not cost-effective for this specific specimen unless for personal preservation).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw mid-grade (EX/VG) copies range from $7.00 to $12.00. PSA 6 copies recently sold in the $80 range, while lower-grade PSA 3-4 copies often stay under $30.
Description
This 1972 Topps football card features Hall of Fame linebacker Ted 'The Mad Stork' Hendricks of the Baltimore Colts. The card features the iconic 1972 design with vibrant pink and orange pennant motifs at the top and bottom. Hendricks is pictured in a classic headshot against a blue-sky background wearing his Colts jersey.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player, iconic 1972 'arch' or 'pennant' design, early career card (Hendricks' third-year card), high-demand year for vintage football collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct dot-matrix printing pattern for Topps cards of the early 70s and appropriate card stock aging/toning on the back (not shown but typical of the era). This is a common card not frequently counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-leaning centering on the front. Softened corners, particularly the top-right and bottom-right. Minor surface speckling and light edge chipping on the white borders.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or local card shows. This card is an excellent candidate for a 'vintage bargain' bin at a local shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will exceed the market value. Use high-resolution scans or photos of both front and back. Mention 'Hall of Fame' in the title to attract broader interest. Ships safely in a penny sleeve and top loader in a bubble mailer or via eBay standard envelope for low-cost tracking.