1978 Topps Football Billy Brooks #434
Billy Brooks · Topps · Base Card
Player
Billy Brooks
Set
1978 Topps Football
Year
1978
Card #
#434
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-right (roughly 70/30), corners show light rounding, and edges exhibit minor chipping. Surface appears clean of major creases.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal for Cincinnati Bengals team set collectors or fans of 1970s football sets.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $5-10, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 or less in lots. High-grade PSA 9 examples of common cards from this set occasionally reach $40-60, but this specific copy's centering prevents high-grade status.
Description
Authentic 1978 Topps Billy Brooks wide receiver card featuring the Cincinnati Bengals. The card features a classic 70s design with a vibrant pink border, a close-up profile of Brooks in his helmet, and the 'WR' football logo in the bottom right corner.
Key Features
Classic 1978 Topps design; featuring Bengals wide receiver Billy Brooks; period-correct vibrant colors and card stock.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct card stock texture and thickness for 1978 Topps; halftone printing pattern visible in skin tones; accurate pink ink saturation. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Obvious centering issue with the top and right borders being much thinner than the left and bottom; bottom right corner shows visible wear; minor edge fraying on the left side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot), COMC, or Sportlots. Generally too low-value for major auction houses or standalone grading.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading significantly exceeds its market value. Sell it as part of a 1978 Bengals team set or a larger lot of 1978 Topps football cards to maximize interest and minimize shipping overhead.