1977 Topps Football Eddie Brown #231
Eddie Brown · Topps · Base
Player
Eddie Brown
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#231
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible centering is shifted roughly 65/35 top-to-bottom and side-to-side on the reverse. Corners show slight softening; edges appear clean but the raw card stock is typical for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by Washington team set collectors or University of Tennessee completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60. Note: Grading fees would exceed the value of the card at these lower tiers.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping in lots. Recent PSA 8 examples of similar common players from this set range from $30-$50, but lower grades rarely trade individually due to shipping costs.
Description
The reverse of this 1977 Topps Eddie Brown card features a classic pink and black design on cream cardstock. It highlights his stats as a Punt Return specialist for the Washington Redskins, including his 1976 NFC leading performance. The 'College Corner' section notes his tenure at the University of Tennessee.
Key Features
Features a key special teams player from the 1970s Redskins; part of the iconic 1977 'large-photo' design set; University of Tennessee 'College Corner' biographical trivia.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse grey/brown cardstock; '1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.' copyright on bottom left; proper ink absorption into the fiber. High confidence of authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering shift on the reverse; mild corner wear; typical cardboard toning/flecking consistent with mid-70s Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'PWE' / Plain White Envelope listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or in bulk lots for team collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly outweighs the market value. Sell as part of a Washington Redskins team lot or a 1977 Topps near-set to maximize interest. Use high-resolution scans of both front and back.