1977 Topps Bob Avellini Rookie Card #145
Bob Avellini · Topps · Rookie Card
Player
Bob Avellini
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#145
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly favorited to the right (approx 65/35), corners show minor touch/rounding, surfaces appear clean without heavy wax staining.
Category
Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. While a rookie card, Avellini is not a Hall of Famer. Demand is primarily driven by Chicago Bears team collectors or those completing full 1977 sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15; PSA 7: $20-25; PSA 8: $45-60; PSA 9: $200+
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples have sold in the $50 range, while mid-grade PSA 5/6 copies often struggle to find buyers at prices covering the grading cost.
Description
Featured here is the 1977 Topps football card of Chicago Bears Quarterback Bob Avellini. The card back features a tan/gray cardstock with pink and black printing, showcasing his 1975-1976 passing records and a 'College Corner' blurb about his tenure at the University of Maryland. This is the official rookie card for the long-time Bears signal-caller.
Key Features
Rookie card of a notable 1970s Chicago Bears Quarterback; classic 1977 Topps design; collectible for Bears team set completists.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Correct cardstock thickness and 'rough cut' edges typical of 1970s Topps. The pink ink shows the correct halftone pattern under magnification. Copyright 1977 Topps Chewing Gum Inc. is clearly printed at bottom.
Flaws to Note
Slight centering shift toward the right border; minor edge wear visible on the left side; bottom right corner has a slight soft touch. PSA grading would likely be capped by these technical defects.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform due to its high volume of set builders. COMC is also a good option for low-value vintage cards to save on individual shipping costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless PSA 9 or 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the market value for mid-grades. List as '1977 Topps Bob Avellini RC #145 Bears' and use a high-resolution scan. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a cardboard-reinforced envelope.