1977 Topps Rusty Jackson #42
Rusty Jackson · Topps · Base
Player
Rusty Jackson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#42
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Centering is significantly off-top to bottom on the reverse. Corners show visible softening and rounding. Edges display minor chipping and wear. Surface appears relatively clean but shows typical aging of card stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to set builders or LSU/Rams team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $5-10, PSA 4: $12-18, PSA 5: $20-30. (Note: Grading cost exceeds the market value of the card at this grade level.)
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of similar common players from the 1977 Topps set typically sell for $0.25 to $1.50 in various conditions. Higher grade (PSA 8+) copies for common players generally sell for $20-40, but this card would not achieve that grade.
Description
This 1977 Topps Rusty Jackson card features the punter for the Los Angeles Rams. The reverse side includes his 1975-1976 punting record including time in the WFL with the Memphis and Birmingham teams. The back design uses a tan stock with red and black text, featuring a 'College Corner' section noting his time at Louisiana State University.
Key Features
Includes rare World Football League (WFL) statistics which are notable for 1970s football sets; features a punter (specialist position); part of the classic 1977 Topps design set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The cardboard stock shows the correct fibrous texture and thickness for 1977 Topps. The red and black ink layers are consistent with original printing presses. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering bias on the reverse. Notable corner wear on all four corners, especially the top two. Typical brown/grey wood-pulp card stock aging. Possible wax staining on the front (unseen).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay or via COMC (Check Out My Cards). Could also be sold in a 'quarter-bin' or 'dollar-bin' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees are significantly higher than the card's potential market value. If selling on eBay, include 'LSU' and 'Rams' in the title to attract team/player collectors. Combine with other 1977 Topps cards to save on shipping.