1977 Topps Charley Young #275
Charley Young (note: spelled Charle Young on card front, Charley on back) · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Base
Player
Charley Young (note: spelled Charle Young on card front, Charley on back)
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#275
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Assessment: Centering appears shifted slightly left-to-right (roughly 60/40); corners show minor softening but no sharp blunting; edges appear relatively clean with standard vintage fiber texture; surface appears free of major wax/gum staining which is common for this year, though back stock shows typical age-related graying.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by player collectors, USC alumni collectors, or those completing the 1977 team sets for the Rams or Eagles.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10 - $15; PSA 7: $20 - $30; PSA 8: $50 - $70 (Note: High grades for this set are difficult due to centering issues)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card typically range from $0.99 for average condition to $4.00 for near-mint condition. PSA 8 examples have historically sold in the $35-$50 range over the last year.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps card featuring tight end Charley Young following his trade from the Eagles to the Los Angeles Rams. The back features a pink-and-gray color scheme with his complete NFL receiving stats through 1976 and a 'College Corner' blurb about his career at USC.
Key Features
Features the 1973 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year; Notable transition card marking his move from the Eagles to the Rams; Iconic 1977 Topps design; USC Trojan collegiate history.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'star' symbol and 1977 copyright text at the bottom-left are correctly formatted. The halftone dot pattern in the text boxes is consistent with 1970s Topps offset lithography.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly favor-left on the reverse side. Minor touch of white on the top-right corner. The card stock is the standard 1970s gray cardboard which is prone to chipping on the edges if handled without a sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer) or COMC (Check Out My Cards). It is also a good 'quarter box' or 'dollar box' candidate at local card shows.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of the raw card, it is not recommended to grade this unless it is a guaranteed PSA 9 or 10. List as '1977 Topps Charley Young Rams #275' to attract both set builders and team fans. Use a standard white envelope (PWE) for shipping to keep costs low for the buyer.