1977 Topps Bob Kowalkowski #344
Bob Kowalkowski · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Base
Player
Bob Kowalkowski
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
344
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse is slightly shifted to the left and bottom. Corners appear relatively sharp for the era but show light softening. Edges have typical minor rough cuts from the factory. Surface looks clean but shows standard 1970s gray cardstock toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Niche/Low. Bob Kowalkowski was a steady player but not a Hall of Fame candidate or superstar. Demand is limited to Detroit Lions team collectors or enthusiasts completing the full 1977 Topps set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $75-100. Costs of grading generally exceed the value for this specific player/card.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1977 Topps commons typically sell for $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies have sold in the $20-30 range, but high-grade survivors (PSA 9 or 10) are rare and can command premiums from registry collectors.
Description
A vintage 1977 Topps Football card featuring Detroit Lions Guard Bob Kowalkowski. The back of the card features a distinctive pink and black color scheme on brown cardstock, highlighting his 11-year pro career and his 'College Corner' stats from the University of Virginia. The reverse includes biographical data, career highlights, and the trademark 1977 Topps design layout.
Key Features
Features a long-time Detroit Lions offensive lineman; final year set of his active playing career; classic 1977 Topps design; includes 'College Corner' subset information on the reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct 1977 Topps copyright line at the bottom, appropriate dual-asterisk symbol, and the standard 'mushy' gray/brown cardboard pulp texture characteristic of authentic vintage Topps stock.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering shift toward the bottom-left corner on the reverse; typical aged look of mid-70s cardstock; slight fuzzy edges common with the mechanical cutting process used in 1977.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a Lions lot or set-builder single), COMC, or Sportlots. For common cards of this era, selling in bulk lots is usually more profitable than individual sales due to shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far outweigh the market value. List it as 'Set Filler' or part of a '1977 Topps Detroit Lions' team lot. Use 'Standard Envelope' on eBay to keep shipping costs under $1.00 for the buyer.