1972 Topps Ken Houston #78
Ken Houston · Topps · Base / Hall of Fame
Player
Ken Houston
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
#78
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (Very Good) - PSA 4 (Very Good - Excellent). The card shows significant corner wear, edge chipping, and centering is heavily shifted toward the bottom-right on the reverse. Surface staining and vintage card stock wear are visible.
Category
Base / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Ken Houston is a Hall of Famer, but this is a base card in mid-to-low grade. Collectors of 1972 Topps set builders and Oilers fans are the primary market.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $45-60, PSA 5: $80-100
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw, mid-grade 1972 Topps Ken Houston cards range from $12 to $25. PSA 4 examples have recently sold for roughly $55-65.
Description
This 1972 Topps Ken Houston card features the back side (reverse) of card #78. The design includes a bold green and blue theme with an Interception Record table and a 'Football Facts' cartoon. Ken Houston is a legendary Hall of Fame Safety for the Houston Oilers. The card stock is the classic gray/brown cardboard typical of the early 1970s.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; iconic 1972 Topps football design; highly collectible defensive legend card from the Houston Oilers era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct '©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' typeface and trademark placement. The vintage card stock texture and green/blue ink saturation are consistent with 1972 production. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; edge wear/chipping; severe off-center printing (O/C) on back; visible surface aging and potential surface soiling/staining on the left side of the reverse.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as a single. Alternatively, it can be sold at a local card show in a 'vintage' value bin.
Selling Tips
Due to the current condition and centering, grading is likely not cost-effective as the grading fee would exceed the card's market value. List on eBay with clear photos of both front and back. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.