1973 Topps 1972 Punting Leaders #4 Dave Chapple / Jerrell Wilson
Dave Chapple and Jerrell Wilson · Topps · Leader Card / Base
Player
Dave Chapple and Jerrell Wilson
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
#4
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is shifted heavily to the right, soft corners with visible rounding, moderate edge chipping, and surface staining/discoloration in the top white border.
Category
Leader Card / Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought by set builders looking to complete the 1973 Topps run or punter/specialist collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $4-6, PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade (PSA 8+) copies can reach $40+, but this specific specimen does not meet those condition criteria.
Description
A classic 1973 Topps Football Leader card featuring the 1972 NFL Punting Leaders. The card includes headshots of Dave Chapple (Los Angeles Rams) and Jerrell Wilson (Kansas City Chiefs). The design features a horizontal layout with bold purple and gold accents and the 1972 statistical category header.
Key Features
Includes 3x Pro Bowler Jerrell Wilson, part of the 1973 Topps league leaders subset, vintage 1970s football aesthetics.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic 1970s Topps card stock with correct dot-matrix printing and pulp-paper backing. This card is not commonly counterfeited.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering issues, rounded corners (notably bottom right), minor surface dirt, and general age-related edge wear.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or low-cost auction) or COMC. It is best sold as part of a lot or to a set builder.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. Use 'PWE' (Plain White Envelope) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Mention '1973 Topps Set Filler' in the title.