1975 Topps Brig Owens #78
Brig Owens · Topps · Base
Player
Brig Owens
Set
1975 Topps Football
Year
1975
Card #
#78
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the back appears slightly shifted toward the top-right. Corners show minor softening, and there is a visible indentation or minor crease/wrinkle on the bottom left edge of the green field area.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily of interest to Washington Redskins team collectors or 1975 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $4.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $35-50, PSA 8: $90-120
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 to $3.50. Graded PSA 8 examples have historically sold for approximately $85-$110, but mid-grade copies (PSA 5/6) often sell for less than the cost of the grading fee.
Description
A vintage 1975 Topps Brig Owens card featuring the Washington Redskins safety. The reverse of the card utilizes a classic green and black color scheme with a goalpost graphic. It includes Owens' personal data including his school (Cincinnati), draft information, and a detailed 'Interception Record' spanning from his taxi squad days in 1965 through the 1974 season.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1970s Redskins 'Over the Hill Gang' defense. Notable for detailing his record-breaking 3-interception game in 1966. The 1975 set is popular among set builders for its colorful front designs.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card shows correct card stock texture for mid-70s Topps, including the typical gray/brown cardboard pulp backing. The copyright line at the bottom shows the correct font and star symbol used by Topps in 1975.
Flaws to Note
Visible edge wear on the bottom left. Top-right centering shift on the reverse. Slight corner rounding. Potential surface indentation visible near the bottom green section of the reverse side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC if sending a batch of vintage cards, or Sportlots for low-value base filler.
Selling Tips
Due to the low raw value, this card is generally not worth the cost of grading unless it is in virtually perfect (PSA 9+) condition. Sell as part of a Washington team lot or a 1975 set starter lot to increase interest. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope.