1977 Topps John Skorupan #122
John Skorupan · Topps · Base
Player
John Skorupan
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
122
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Assessing the reverse: Centering is slightly heavy to the right. Corners show light touches of wear/rounding. Edges appear relatively clean for the era, but there is noticeable surface toning and typical vintage stock discoloration/foxing.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. Skorupan was a solid NFL player but not a Hall of Famer or high-profile star; demand is limited to Buffalo Bills team collectors or Penn State alumni.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60. Note: Grading costs would exceed the card's value in most grades.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw 1977 Topps common cards in similar condition typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping of $0.60 to $1.00. High-grade PSA 8 or better examples occasionally reach $30-50 for set registry collectors.
Description
The reverse of card #122 from the 1977 Topps Football set features linebacker John Skorupan of the Buffalo Bills. This vintage card reverse includes a pink and cream color scheme with Skorupan's collegiate details from Penn State, his professional interception record through the 1976 season, and a short biographical blurb highlighting his recovery from knee surgery.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; Penn State 'College Corner' mention; classic 1977 Topps two-color reverse design.
Authenticity Indicators
Proper 1977 Topps matte card stock; distinct 'star' and '1977 Topps Chewing Gum' copyright line; period-correct typography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Corners show early signs of softening; centering is shifted approximately 65/35 toward the right edge; general 'tanning' of the vintage card stock common with 1970s Topps issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with a low shipping option like eBay Standard Envelope) or COMC (where set builders look for specific numbers).
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a lot or used to complete a set. I do not recommend grading this card as the fee ($19+) is significantly higher than the market value of the grade you would likely receive. Provide clear photos of both front and back.