1977 Topps Phil Villapiano #24
Phil Villapiano · Topps · Base Card
Player
Phil Villapiano
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
24
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy at the bottom (approx 60/40), corners show light wear, and edges appear relatively clean for the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate (Niche) - Generally sought after by Raiders team collectors and 1977 set builders; Villapiano is a well-respected 'Raider Great' but not currently in the Hall of Fame.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-22, PSA 7: $30-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar mid-range condition have sold for $1.50 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of this card generally sell for $50-$70, while PSA 9s can reach $200+.
Description
This is the back of a 1977 Topps Phil Villapiano card, number 24. A legendary linebacker for the Oakland Raiders, Villapiano was a key member of the Super Bowl XI championship team. The reverse features his 'Interception Record' and career highlights, including his 1971 AFC Rookie of the Year finalist status and Pro Bowl selections in 1973 and 1974. Printed on classic gray cardstock with pink and black ink detailing.
Key Features
Features a multi-time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XI Champion; part of one of the most iconic vintage football sets from the late 1970s; high-action photography generally featured on the front (not shown).
Authenticity Indicators
Correct 1977 Topps dual-asterisk copyright line (© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.); authentic fibrous gray cardboard stock; period-accurate lithographic dot pattern. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner rounding visible on the bottom right and top left; centering shifting toward the bottom border; standard vintage cardboard grain/roughness.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card as a single; COMC (Check Out My Cards) is ideal if selling as part of a larger vintage collection.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a perfect PSA 9 or 10, as the grading fee will exceed the card's value. List as '1977 Topps Phil Villapiano Raiders #24' and use a high-quality scan of both sides. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced envelope.