1977 Topps Jack Youngblood #385 NFC All-Pro
Jack Youngblood · Topps · Base / All-Pro Subset
Player
Jack Youngblood
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#385
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). Observations: Centering is heavily shifted toward the right (30/70 or 25/75 estimate). Upper-left corner shows slight softening. Typical 1970s print grain visible on surface.
Category
Base / All-Pro Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Steady demand from Hall of Fame collectors and vintage Rams fans. Not a 'hot' investment card, but a stable vintage staple.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $20-25; PSA 7: $35-45. (Note: High-grade PSA 9+ copies of this card can exceed $200, but centering issues here prevent that tier).
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies average $5.00. PSA 7 copies have recently sold between $38 and $46. PSA 8 copies average $75-$90. Centering is the primary price driver for this specific set.
Description
Featured here is a 1977 Topps football card of Hall of Fame defensive end Jack Youngblood. This card commemorates his 1976 NFC All-Pro status. The design features the classic 1977 Topps 'banner' motif with the team name 'RAMS' and defensive position. The card shows a clean portrait of Youngblood in his classic Los Angeles Rams jersey against a field backdrop.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (Inducted 2001). All-Pro subset card. Iconic 1970s Topps design. Highly collectible for Rams team set builders and HOF completionists.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct card stock thickness for 1977 Topps (brown/gray chipboard back). Visible dot matrix print pattern in the flesh tones. Natural age-appropriate toning on borders. Not a commonly counterfeited card due to relatively low market value.
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering (O/C). The right border is thin compared to the left. Minor wear on the upper-left corner tip. Slight horizontal print line visible near the top banner.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for vintage single sales), COMC (good for hands-off selling), or Heritage/PWCC if part of a larger high-grade vintage collection.
Selling Tips
Due to the centering flaw, grading this card via PSA or SGC is likely not cost-effective as the fee will exceed the value gain. Sell it 'Raw' with high-resolution photos of the front and back. Use keywords: 'Jack Youngblood HOF', '1977 Topps Football', 'Rams All-Pro'.