1968 Topps Carl Eller #20
Carl Eller · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Card / Hall of Fame
Player
Carl Eller
Set
1968 Topps Football
Year
1968
Card #
20
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Estimate based on back surface spotting, soft rounded corners, and visible edge wear. The centering on the back is significantly shifted toward the bottom left border.
Category
Base Card / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Moderate - Carl Eller remains a staple for Vikings team collectors and Hall of Fame set builders, though market focus is usually on his 1964 Philadelphia rookie card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $15 - $20, PSA 3: $25 - $35, PSA 4: $45 - $55
Comparable Sales
Recent PSA 3 copies have sold between $25 and $38 on eBay. Raw copies in similar worn condition typically sell for $6 to $10 plus shipping.
Description
This is a vintage 1968 Topps card featuring Minnesota Vikings legend and Hall of Fame Defensive End Carl Eller. The card back features a blue and green design with biographical data, a moose cartoon referring to his nickname, and a detailed summary of his All-Pro career and collegiate years at Minnesota. Printed by T.C.G. in the USA.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; early career card (5th year); member of the 'Purple People Eaters'; features 'Moose' nickname cartoon illustration on back.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse gray/brown cardboard stock typical of the late 1960s; '©T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.' logo present; consistent lithographic ink patterns in the blue border sections. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant rounding on all four corners; heavy surface spotting/foxing on the back cardboard stock; edge chipping; centering on the reverse is heavily skewed toward the bottom and left.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary marketplace for this level of vintage card. Small card shows or Facebook vintage groups are also viable options for avoiding seller fees.
Selling Tips
Due to the damage/rounding, grading is not recommended as the cost of authentication ($20+) would exceed the card's market value. List as 'Raw Vintage' with clear photos of both front and back. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.