1974 Topps MacArthur Lane #90
MacArthur Lane · Topps (printed as T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.) · Base
Player
MacArthur Lane
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
#90
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX). The centering on the reverse is shifted significantly toward the bottom-right. The corners show visible softening and rounding, particularly at the bottom-left and top-right. The edges have typical micro-chipping common for 1970s gray cardstock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (printed as T.C.G. PRTD. IN U.S.A.)
Demand Level
Niche. Demand is primarily driven by Green Bay Packers team collectors and those attempting to complete the 1974 Topps raw set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 5: $15.00 - $22.00, PSA 3: $3.00 - $5.00
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition typically sell for $1.00 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples of this card generally sell in the $25-$35 range, but mid-grade copies (PSA 4-5) rarely sell as individual graded units because the cost of the slab exceeds the value.
Description
This 1974 Topps MacArthur Lane card features the Green Bay Packers running back's career statistics and biographical information on a classic 1970s gray chipboard back. The reverse includes a 'Football Game' interactive graphic and a fun cartoon illustrating Lane's effectiveness catching screen passes. A staple for Green Bay Packers team set collectors or 1974 master set builders.
Key Features
Features a former Pro Bowl running back (1970) and a key member of the 1970s Packers and Cardinals. The card features the vintage 'T.C.G' Topps branding and the unique 1974 back-of-card game element.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The 'T.C.G.' copyright, the grainy texture of the gray recycled cardstock, and the specific typeface utilized by Topps in 1974 are all consistent with authentic production. There is no significant history of this specific common card being counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Softened/rounded corners; surface wear consistent with age; significant bottom-right centering shift on the reverse; minor edge chipping; some age-related toning/darkening of the gray cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC, or Sportlots. This card is best sold as part of a Packers team lot or a 1974 set-builder starter lot to maximize shipping value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of a PSA 4 copy. Use high-resolution scans of both front and back. Use a 'Standard Envelope' shipping method on eBay for $0.60 to keep costs low for the buyer. Mention 'Green Bay Packers' in the title.