1972 Topps George Farmer #84
George Farmer · Topps · Base
Player
George Farmer
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
84
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding and wear, edges are chipped, and the reverse shows light surface staining and centering issues common for this set.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought by set builders or vintage Chicago Bears specialists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25 (Note: Grading costs exceed total value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of mid-grade common players from this set sell for $0.99 to $2.50. High-grade (PSA 8+) copies of this specific card are rare but only command modest premiums.
Description
A classic 1972 Topps football card featuring Chicago Bears Wide Receiver George Farmer. The back features a green and blue color palette with a 'Pass Receiving Record' table and a humorous 'George is a Poet' cartoon logo. Characterized by the iconic 1970s cardboard stock.
Key Features
Vintage 1972 Topps design; features a member of the iconic Chicago Bears franchise; contains career statistics from the start of the 1970s era.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct cardboard fiber stock; period-accurate printing ink patterns; 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' and 'T.C.G.' copyright markings match known 1972 Topps patterns.
Flaws to Note
Softened and rounded corners; noticeable edge wear/chipping on the right border; centering is shifted toward the bottom left; general surface wear consistent with age.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Low-BIN or Lot), COMC, or local card shop bulk bins.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the fees will far outweigh the market value. Best sold as part of a 1972 Topps team set or a Chicago Bears vintage lot to save on shipping costs.