1977 Topps Louis Carter #268
Louis Carter · Topps · Base Card
Player
Louis Carter
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
268
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse is slightly shifted to the right. Corners show light touches/softness common with vintage cardboard stock. Edges appear relatively clean for the era.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by Tampa Bay Buccaneers team collectors, University of Maryland alumni, or set builders completing the 1977 Topps football run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $75-100. (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value for this specific player).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps football cards usually range from $0.99 to $1.99. High-grade PSA 9 examples of non-star players from this set occasionally reach $50-$80, but this specimen is in mid-grade condition.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps football card featuring Louis Carter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The card back features a tan/brown cardboard stock with red and black ink detailing his college career at Maryland and his early NFL stats with the Raiders and Buccaneers. It includes the characteristic 'College Corner' section and a football-shaped number logo.
Key Features
Early Tampa Bay Buccaneers franchise history; features player bio and collegiate stats from University of Maryland; classic 1970s Topps design and typography.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. This card displays the correct dot-matrix print pattern of the 1970s, proper 'gray-back' cardboard stock texture, and the characteristic two-star copyright line at the bottom. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift to the right on the reverse side; slight softening of the bottom corners; typical vintage paper toning/oxidation; tiny ink speck above the 'R' in Rushing.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'buy it now' or used as a filler in a large 1970s football lot. It can also be listed on COMC (Check Out My Cards) for set collectors.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far outweigh the resale value. If selling on eBay, use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping to keep costs low for the buyer. Use keywords like 'Vintage Buccaneers' and 'Maryland Terrapins'.