1977 Topps Marv Bateman #142
Marv Bateman · Topps · Base
Player
Marv Bateman
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
142
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is slightly off-top to bottom; corners show visible softening; edges have minor rough cuts common to 1970s stock; surface shows typical toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche - Low. The card is primarily sought by individual player collectors, Bills team set builders, or University of Utah alum. Punters rarely command high market heat.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 8: $25-30, PSA 9: $60-80
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card frequently sell for $0.50 to $0.99 as 'buy it now' listings on eBay. High-grade PSA 9 specimens have occasionally reached $50+ but only for registry-quality collectors.
Description
Authentic vintage 1977 Topps football card featuring Punter Marv Bateman of the Buffalo Bills. The reverse features a distinctive 1970s pink and black color scheme with a 'College Corner' subset graphic and complete punting statistics from 1972-1976.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; features stats for his NFL-leading 1976 season; mentions his 78-yard punting record; Bills/University of Utah interest.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. 1977 Topps have a specific rough-cut edge and porous card stock that is difficult to replicate. Correct copyright font and trademark symbol shown at bottom left.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; top-to-bottom centering is heavy towards the bottom; typical aging/toning of the gray cardboard stock; minor fiber fraying on edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a team lot), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Sportlots. Not worth the fees of high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees far exceed the market value. Best sold as part of a 1977 Topps Buffalo Bills team lot or a bulk set-filler list. Provide clear photos of both sides to assist set builders.