1977 Topps MacArthur Lane #273
MacArthur Lane · Topps · Base
Player
MacArthur Lane
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#273
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is slightly heavy to the bottom, corners show visible softening/rounding, and edges have standard paper fiber wear. Surface appears clean of major creases on the reverse.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primary interest is from Kansas City Chiefs team collectors, Utah State alumni, or those building the 1977 Topps master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-8, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $0.99 to $1.99 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples occasionally sell for $25-30, but mid-grade copies like this one rarely sell as standalone graded items.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps football card featuring veteran running back MacArthur Lane of the Kansas City Chiefs. The reverse side features the characteristic 'College Corner' blurb and a full career statistical breakdown including his tenures with the Cardinals, Packers, and Chiefs. The pink and cream color scheme on the back is well-preserved with clear, legible text.
Key Features
Includes full career stats through 1976; features the Topps 'College Corner' highlight section; features a former Pro Bowler and 1970 NFL touchdowns leader.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct card stock thickness for 1977, authentic dot-matrix print pattern in the pink sections, and age-appropriate toning on the grey cardstock. No common reprints of this specific card exist.
Flaws to Note
Soft corners especially noticeable on the top right and bottom left. Centering is shifted toward the bottom edge. General cardboard 'fuzzing' along the edges typical of mid-seventies Topps stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as a 'Buy It Now' on eBay for set builders, or in a large bulk lot of 1970s football cards. Not recommended for individual grading as the cost far exceeds the value.
Selling Tips
If selling individual, use 'Sports Card PWE' (eBay Standard Envelope) for $0.60 to keep shipping costs low. Use keywords like 'Vintage Chiefs Football' and 'Set Filler' in the title.