1977 Topps Oscar Roan #496
Oscar Roan · Topps · Base Card
Player
Oscar Roan
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#496
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is bottom-heavy (approx 75/25), minor corner softening, and visible surface chipping on the reverse edges.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $40-50
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps football cards usually range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded copies in mid-grades (PSA 6/7) occasionally sell for $15-30 to registry set builders.
Description
This is the reverse of the 1977 Topps Oscar Roan card, featuring the classic pink and brown typography of the 1977 set. The card highlights his college career at SMU and his rookie impact on the Cleveland Browns, including his 4th place finish in the 1975 NFL Rookie of the Year voting. Print is sharp but centering is noticeably shifted towards the bottom.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps Football design; highlights notable stats including a 98-yard touchdown play in the Hula Bowl; specific Cleveland Browns team history from the mid-70s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct gray cardboard stock typical of 1977 Topps; '©1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line is present at the bottom; natural dot-matrix printing pattern visible in the pink sections.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom centering issue (off-center); minor whitening/chipping on the upper right and bottom right corners; slight edge wear along the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team set or bulk lot), Check Out My Cards (COMC), or specialized Cleveland Browns Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended as the cost of the slab far exceeds the card's market value. Best sold as part of a 1977 Topps complete set building lot or a Cleveland Browns vintage lot. Use high-resolution scans of both front and back.