1977 Topps John Holland #17
John Holland · Topps · Base
Player
John Holland
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
17
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). Centering is heavily shifted toward the bottom and slightly left. Corners show visible softening/touching. Surface appears clean but card stock has standard 1970s toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. John Holland is not a Hall of Famer or a high-profile star, so demand is limited to set collectors or Buffalo Bills team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 6: $8 - $12, PSA 7: $15 - $22, PSA 8: $35 - $45
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of 1977 Topps commons typically sell in bulk lots for $0.10 - $0.25 per card. Individual single sales for non-stars rarely exceed $2 including shipping.
Description
This is the back of a 1977 Topps John Holland football card (#17). It features his receiving stats from 1974-1976 with the Vikings and Bills. The card includes biographical data and a College Corner snippet about his time at Tennessee State University. Printed on classic brown vintage card stock by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card from a classic Topps set; features a depth player for the Buffalo Bills; back includes interesting college trivia regarding Tennessee State records.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Displays correct 1977 Topps card stock texture, pink/black ink saturation, and copyright line ('© 1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Prtd in USA'). Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering (OC); soft corners, particularly bottom right; general age-related edge wear; vintage stock discoloration.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a low shipping option like 'eBay Standard Envelope' or as part of a 1977 Topps team set lot.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The grading fees ($15-$25+) far exceed the market value of the card at the likely grade of PSA 5/6. List as part of a 'pick your card' listing to save on fees.