1977 Topps Neil Clabo #477
Neil Clabo · Topps · Base / Common
Player
Neil Clabo
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#477
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is slightly off-top to bottom; corners show visible softening; edges have minor chipping characteristic of 70s card stock; surface appears clean but vintage paper is subject to toning.
Category
Base / Common
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought after by Minnesota Vikings team set collectors, 1977 Topps set builders, or University of Tennessee alumni collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $15-20, PSA 8: $30-45, PSA 9: $100+. Values vary significantly as grading fees for this card type often exceed the card's worth.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00-$2.00 on eBay. High-grade PSA 9 examples have sold for $100-$150 to registry set builders, but mid-grade examples (PSA 5-7) often struggle to cover the cost of the slab.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1977 Topps Neil Clabo card, designated as card #477. Clabo was a punter for the Minnesota Vikings. The back features a pink and grey color scheme with a 'College Corner' blurb about his time at the Univ. of Tennessee, career punting statistics for 1975-1976, and fun facts regarding his performance in the 1977 Super Bowl.
Key Features
Includes 1977 Super Bowl statistics; features the distinct two-tone '77 Topps back design; vintage card from the era of the 'Purple People Eater' Vikings; Neil Clabo's rookie-era secondary card after his Pro Bowl season.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct porous gray cardboard stock for 1977; 'PRTD. IN U.S.A.' and copyright Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. present at bottom left; genuine ink absorption patterns in the pink sections.
Flaws to Note
Corners exhibit rounding/softness; centering is shifted slightly toward the top; minor ink speckling and edge wear typical of late 1970s cardboard stock; potential wax staining on the front (not visible in this photo).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot or team set), Sportlots (for set builders), COMC (fixed price long-term), or local card shows in the Minnesota/Tennessee regions.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card individually as the grading fees ($19+) will exceed the market value. Best sold as part of a 1977 Topps 'Team Set' or 'Starter Lot' on eBay. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap $1.00 shipping to maximize ROI.