1972 Topps Joe Jones #46
Joe Jones · Topps (©T.C.G.) · Base Card / Rookie Year
Player
Joe Jones
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
46
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom. Corners show visible rounding/softness, particularly bottom-right. Edges show chipping and white wear against the blue border. Surface appears to have some light staining or discoloration typical of 1970s cardboard stock.
Category
Base Card / Rookie Year
Manufacturer
Topps (©T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Joe Jones is a respected former player, but not a Hall of Famer or high-tier superstar. Demand is limited to Browns team collectors or set builders looking for specific numbers.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of mid-grade 1972 Topps commons typically range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies of this specific card have sold for $40-50, but this specimen is not a candidate for that grade.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1972 Topps Joe Jones #46 football card. The back features a blue and green color scheme with a cartoon illustration of a turkey (referencing his nickname). It includes biographical data for the Cleveland Browns Defensive End, listing his height as 6'6" and his college as Tenn. State. The text highlights his selection in the second round and his similarity to Deacon Jones.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; Defensive star for the Cleveland Browns; Features a unique 'Turkey' nickname cartoon illustration; Part of the iconic 1972 Topps design set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The '©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' mark is consistent with 1972 Topps production. The stock shows the correct greyish-brown cardboard pulp common for the era. No signs of modern reprint gloss or pixelation.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (the top border is much thinner than the bottom). Visible corner wear/rounding on all four corners. Edge chipping on the blue printed border. General 'fuzzy' stock texture consistent with low-grade vintage items.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' item or in a bulk lot of 1972 football cards. Not recommended for high-end auction houses given the condition and player tier.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as fees will be higher than the card's worth. Use high-resolution scans of both front and back. List it with the title '1972 Topps #46 Joe Jones Browns Vintage'. Use 'Standard Envelope' for shipping to keep costs under $1.00 for the buyer.