1977 Topps Rufus Mayes #28
Rufus Mayes · Topps · Base
Player
Rufus Mayes
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
28
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint). The card exhibits strong eye appeal with relatively sharp corners for the era. The centering appears slightly shifted to the left and top-heavy. Edges look clean, and the surface appears free of significant wax stains common in this vintage era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primary demand comes from team collectors (Bengals/Bears), Ohio State alumni, or set builders working on a 1977 master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of 1977 Topps commons sell for $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies typically sell in the $20 range when they appear, though turnover is slow.
Description
This 1977 Topps football card features Cincinnati Bengals offensive tackle Rufus Mayes. The card back includes a 'College Corner' feature highlighting his time at Ohio State and his involvement in the 1968 National Championship team. The design is classic late-70s Topps with a gray/tan cardstock back and pink/black accented text blocks.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; Includes Ohio State Buckeyes collegiate pedigree; High-grade potential for a common card; Notable as Rufus Mayes was a 1st round draft pick and All-American.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct cardstock thickness for 1977; natural age-related discoloration on back; two asterisks (**) preceding the copyright line which is consistent with this specific sheet run.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering issues (approx 65/35 left-to-right); subtle softening on the bottom left corner; standard vintage paper grain inconsistencies.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost BIN listing with PWE shipping), COMC, or Sportlots. This is not a candidate for major auction houses due to low inherent value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless you are certain it is a PSA 10, as grading fees will far exceed the card's value. List using 'eBay Standard Envelope' for $1.00ish shipping to maximize the chance of a sale for a low-value common.