1977 Topps John Mendenhall #435
John Mendenhall · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Base
Player
John Mendenhall
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#435
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right on reverse; corners show minor softening; edges appear clean; surface has typical vintage paper stock matting.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Primarily sought by NY Giants team set builders, Grambling College alumni, or fans of 1970s defensive linemen. Not a high-value hall-of-fame card.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $20.00-30.00, PSA 7: $10.00-15.00, PSA 6: $5.00-8.00
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies are consistently in the $0.50 to $2.00 range. Graded Mint copies (PSA 9) can reach $50, but mid-grade examples usually languish or are sold in bulk lots.
Description
This is the 1977 Topps #435 football card featuring New York Giants Defensive Tackle John Mendenhall. The reverse side features a pink and grey color scheme with a 'College Corner' blurb highlighting his time at Grambling College. It includes his 1972 draft status and notes his 11 sacks during the 1972 season. The copyright line at the bottom confirms 1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. production.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s New York Giants defensive staple; mentions Grambling College (HBCU) history; part of the iconic 1977 Topps design featuring the jersey-style border on the front (unseen).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct grey cardboard stock typical of 1977 Topps. The pink ink shows the correct halftone dot pattern of the era. No common counterfeits exist for this specific player card.
Flaws to Note
The reverse centering is shifted slightly to the right. The top left corner shows visible rounding. Card stock shows standard vintage aging with slight fibrous wear along the bottom edge.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card, ideally as part of a larger team lot or 'pick your card' listing. COMC is also a good option for low-value vintage bulk.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees will far exceed the card's market value. Sell it in a penny sleeve and top loader. Use keywords: '1977 Topps', 'NY Giants', 'John Mendenhall', 'Grambling Football'.