1977 Topps Gerald Irons #517
Gerald Irons · Topps · Base
Player
Gerald Irons
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#517
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15; PSA 5: $20-25; PSA 6: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of this card frequently sell in lots for less than $1. Single high-grade PSA 8 copies have sold for $25-40, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1977 Topps football card featuring Cleveland Browns Linebacker Gerald Irons. The card back features a pink and black color scheme on gray cardboard stock, detailing his interception record from 1970-1976 and a 'College Corner' blurb about his multi-positional success at University of Maryland (Eastern Shore).
Key Features
Features a respected 10-year NFL veteran and member of the legendary 'Oakland Raiders' era before his tenure with the Browns. Characterized by the iconic 1977 'College Corner' subset illustration on the reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct 1977 gray cardstock, 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' typeface, and specific pink/magenta ink hue typical of Topps late-70s production. Not a high-risk card for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding on all four corners; centering is shifted toward the bottom-right on the reverse; minor surface wear and light edge chipping visible along the left border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot or set filler on eBay. Targeted Facebook groups for Cleveland Browns or Oakland Raiders team collectors are also good options.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($20+) far exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Use 'Set Filler' and his team names in the listing title to attract player and team collectors.