1977 Topps Jim Bakken #200
Jim Bakken · Topps · Base / Veteran Card
Player
Jim Bakken
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#200
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is shifted significantly to the right. Corners show slight softening. Edges appear clean on the bottom but the top indicates minor rough cutting typical of 70s Topps stock.
Category
Base / Veteran Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Jim Bakken is a respected kicker, but kickers generally have a niche market. Demand comes primarily from 1977 Topps set builders and Cardinals franchise fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-8, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples usually sell for $40-60, but this specific card's centering makes it a mid-grade candidate at best.
Description
Featured here is the 1977 Topps card #200 for St. Louis Cardinals legendary kicker Jim Bakken. The card back displays his impressive scoring record leading up to 1976 and includes a 'College Corner' section highlighting his time at the University of Wisconsin. Classic 1977 Topps brown/gray card stock with pink and black graphic accents.
Key Features
Jim Bakken is a member of the NFL 1960s and 1970s All-Decade Teams. This is a high-number vintage card and a common staple for Cardinals team set collectors or 1970s football enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic (Confidence: High). Correct 1977 Topps 'cardboard' grainy texture, specific pink/purple ink hue, and the standard copyright boilerplate at the bottom. This card is not commonly counterfeited due to low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering (approx 80/20 or 90/10) which will prevent a high grade regardless of surface quality. Slight corner fuzzing on top-left and top-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (lowest barrier to entry), COMC (best for set fillers), or as part of a lot at a local card show in the St. Louis area.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value due to the centering issues. List it in a 'Pick Your Card' dropdown listing on eBay or include it in a 1970s Cardinals team lot to maximize interest.