1977 Topps Monte Jackson / Ken Riley Interception LDRS #204
Monte Jackson and Ken Riley · Topps · League Leaders / Hall of Famer Card
Player
Monte Jackson and Ken Riley
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#204
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is shifted top-to-bottom and left-to-right (approx 65/35). Surface appears clean but corners show light softening.
Category
League Leaders / Hall of Famer Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Demand is driven primarily by Hall of Fame completists (Ken Riley) and set builders for the 1977 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $5-10 including shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $100 range, but this specific card's centering prevents it from reaching that tier.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps Football 'League Leaders' card featuring the NFL's 1976 Interception Leaders. The card depicts Monte Jackson of the Los Angeles Rams (NFC) and Hall of Famer Ken Riley of the Cincinnati Bengals (AFC). The design features the iconic 1977 Topps banner styling with a pink header block and green-bordered player photos.
Key Features
Includes Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Riley. High nostalgia value for 70s NFL collectors. Part of a subset chronicling 1970s defensive statistical dominance.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage card stock and printing pattern. The cardboard displays appropriate age-related browning (toning) on the reverse. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Obvious off-center alignment toward the bottom-right corner. Light softening on top-left and bottom-right corners. Minor edge white-chipping typical of 1970s card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the primary marketplace for this card. It is also suitable for COMC due to low shipping overhead for budget-friendly vintage cards.
Selling Tips
Highlight 'Ken Riley Hall of Fame' in the title. Due to the high centering bias, grading is not recommended as it likely wouldn't clear a PSA 7, making the grading fee higher than the card's added value. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope.