1977 Topps Rod Perry Rookie Card #197
Rod Perry · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Rod Perry
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
197
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Visible soft corners, particularly the bottom left and top left. Centering is shifted toward the top-right on the reverse. Surface appears clean of major creases but shows standard age-related toning.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily from Los Angeles Rams team collectors, 1977 set builders, or alumni of the University of Colorado.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 5: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 6: $25.00 - $35.00
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps rookies in mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade (PSA 8+) examples can fetch $40+, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
This is the 1977 Topps #197 Rod Perry Rookie Card. The reverse features a pink and black color scheme on gray cardstock, detailing Perry's 'Interception Record' and biographical information including his college career at the University of Colorado. This card features the classic 1977 Topps design with the 'College Corner' blurb at the bottom left.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of the Los Angeles Rams cornerback. Transition year design for Topps. Notable as a key defensive player for the Rams during the late 70s.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card exhibits the correct 1977 gray cardstock, 'dot-pattern' printing in the pink ink sections, and the specific copyright font for Topps Chewing Gum Inc. This is not a commonly counterfeited card due to its relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant softening and rounding of corners (vocalized on the bottom right and top left of the reverse). Centering on the back is Poor, shifted strongly to the top right edge. Minor edge wear visible on the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a low shipping option like eBay Standard Envelope. Could also be sold in a bulk lot of 1970s football cards at a card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of the expected grade. List it clearly as a Rookie Card and mention 'Rams' in the title to attract team collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.