1972 Topps Charlie Durkee #34
Charlie Durkee · Topps · Base
Player
Charlie Durkee
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
34
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent). Note: Card shows heavy top-right corner wear, edge chipping, and a rough cut typical of 1970s Topps. Centering is heavily shifted toward the bottom border (roughly 85/15).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. This is a common card of a specialty position (kicker) from a high-production year. Usually sought only by set builders or Saints team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $12-18, PSA 5: $20-25, PSA 3: $8-10. Professional grading is not recommended as costs exceed value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-low grade range from $0.99 to $2.50. PSA 7 copies (much higher quality) generally reach the $15-$20 range.
Description
Original 1972 Topps #34 Charlie Durkee card. Features the reverse side with green and blue accents on brown cardstock. Includes biographical data for the Saints kicker (Ht: 5'11", Wt: 165, School: Oklahoma St.) and his career scoring record from 1966-1971. A charming piece of New Orleans Saints history.
Key Features
Early Saints franchise history, classic 1972 Topps design, nostalgic '70s sports memorabilia.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct porous cardstock texture for 1972; appropriate 'T.C.G.' copyright stamp and 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' typeface. This is not a commonly faked card due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant surface wear on corners (top right is rounded/peeling), top-to-bottom centering is poor, numerous print dots (snowing) on the cardstock, and significant edge roughness on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, or individually in a 'Choose Your Card' style eBay listing. Local card shop bulk bins or flea markets are also appropriate.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. List as part of a New Orleans Saints team lot or a 1972 Topps set-builders lot to maximize interest. Provide clear photos of both sides to show corner wear.