1979 Topps Football Roger Wehrli #381
Roger Wehrli · Topps · Base
Player
Roger Wehrli
Set
1979 Topps Football
Year
1979
Card #
#381
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - PSA 6 (EX-MT). Visible centering issues (bottom heavy), minor corner softening, and significant edge chipping on the top and bottom edges. The surface appears to have minor staining or ink transfer at the top left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Roger Wehrli was an elite defensive back and a Hall of Famer, but as a non-rookie base card from a high-production era, it primarily attracts HOF completionists or Cardinals team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies range from $1.00 to $5.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies regularly sell for $75-100, but this card lacks the centering required to hit those tiers.
Description
Original back of the 1979 Topps Roger Wehrli card features a purple and yellow-gold design. It details his college (Missouri), draft status (Cardinals #1-1969), and full interception record from 1969 to 1978. Includes a cartoon at the bottom highlighting his hobby of racquetball. Printed on classic gray-brown cardboard stock typical of the era.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (Inducted 2007). Cardinal legend and 7-time Pro Bowler. Iconic 1970s Topps design featuring lifetime statistics. Essential for Pro Football Hall of Fame set collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Authentic cardboard aging/stock, correct purple ink hue for 1979, and proper copyright line showing '@ 1979 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Prtd in U.S.A.' No indicators of high-quality counterfeits for this specific card.
Flaws to Note
Significant bottom-heavy centering (roughly 80/20 top-to-bottom). General edge wear and 'chipping' commonly found on 1979 Topps sets. Corner softening specifically at the top right and bottom right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (best for individual low-value vintage), COMC (consignment), or local card shows. This card is best sold in a 'Hall of Fame' lot or as a team set piece.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this specific card; the grading fee ($19+) would exceed the potential value gain due to centering issues. List as 'Raw Vintage' with clear photos of both sides. Keywords: HOF, Cardinals, St. Louis Cardinals, Vintage Football.