1973 Topps Steve Spurrier #291
Steve Spurrier · Topps · Base
Player
Steve Spurrier
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
#291
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 4 (Very Good-Excellent). Assessment: Centering is slightly off-top to bottom (~70/30). Corners show visible rounding/softness, particularly the top-left and bottom-left. Edges have light chipping and a visible ding on the right border. Surface appears relatively clean but possesses typical age-related toning and small print specks.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Demand is driven more by Spurrier's legendary coaching legacy and college football fans than by his NFL playing career.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-15, PSA 4: $15-25, PSA 5: $30-45
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition range from $6 to $11 plus shipping. PSA 7 copies generally sell for $60-80, while lower grades (3-4) often sell for under $20.
Description
This is a classic 1973 Topps football card featuring San Francisco 49ers quarterback and legendary coach Steve Spurrier. The card features the vintage 73' design with a green 'ribbon' detail on the top and bottom. Spurrier is pictured in his red 49ers home jersey holding a football during his playing days before his iconic coaching career.
Key Features
Features a young Steve Spurrier, better known as the Heisman-winning 'Head Ball Coach' of Florida and South Carolina. Part of the iconic 1973 Topps set which is popular among vintage football collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock shows correct gray/brown vintage pulp texture; ink saturation and 'rosette' print pattern are consistent with 1970s Topps lithography. No signs of modern reproduction.
Flaws to Note
Significant softening of all four corners; centering is shifted toward the top; minor edge wear and chipping along the right-hand side; small black print marks on the surface near the player's shoulder.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this specific card to reach college football historians and 49ers team collectors. Facebook vintage football groups are also viable.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended for this specific card as the cost of grading would exceed the market value of a PSA 4. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader. Mention 'Head Ball Coach' or 'Florida Gators legend' in the title to attract coaching fans.