1977 Topps Mike Patrick #313
Mike Patrick · Topps · Base Card
Player
Mike Patrick
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
313
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right, visible softening on the top right corner, and minor edge roughness.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche - Low. Demand is primarily driven by set builders or New England Patriots team collectors. Punters generally have the lowest market demand among football positions unless they are Hall of Famers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8-12, PSA 5: $15-20, PSA 6: $25-30. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the card's final market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card generally range from $0.99 to $2.50 including shipping. High-grade PSA 9s can reach $40-50, but this specific card's centering would prevent it from reaching that tier.
Description
A vintage 1977 Topps football card featuring New England Patriots punter Mike Patrick. The back of the card features a 'College Corner' highlight regarding his time at Mississippi State University and his 'Punting Record' stats through the 1976 season. The card stock is the classic brown cardboard typical of the late 70s Topps issues.
Key Features
Features a member of the New England Patriots and unique trivia referencing his status as a 1974 Playboy Magazine pre-season All-American.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The grainy cardboard texture, 'Prtd. in U.S.A.' typeface, and specific pink/black ink saturation are consistent with 1977 Topps production. This is not a card that is commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
The card is off-center (Right-to-Left), which is common for this set. There is visible corner wear on the upper right and slight chipping along the bottom edge. Surface appears to have standard age-related toning/darkening of the cardboard stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with a low-cost shipping option like eBay Standard Envelope) or Sportlots. It would also be a good 'filler' addition for a vendor at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading is significantly higher than the potential sale price. Use '1977 Topps Mike Patrick Patriots #313' as the title. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs low for the buyer.