1979 Topps Bo Harris #14
Bo Harris · Topps · Base
Player
Bo Harris
Set
1979 Topps Football
Year
1979
Card #
#14
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) Estimation: The card shows significant off-center printing (heavy to the left), soft corners, and typical 1970s rough edges. The surface appears matte with standard vintage toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Bo Harris is a common player in a heavily produced set. Demand is primarily from Cincinnati Bengals team set collectors or 1979 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.25 - $1.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-8, PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $30-45. Grading is not recommended as the cost exceeds the market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1979 Topps commons range from $0.50 to $1.25. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples of this card are rare but also carry limited premium compared to Hall of Fame players from the same set.
Description
A vintage 1979 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals Linebacker Bo Harris. The reverse side features the player's career 'Interception Record', personal stats (LSU college background), and a charming illustrative cartoon regarding Bo's hobby of skiing.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps football card; part of the 1979 528-card set; features a solid defensive player for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentication Confidence: High. The gray/brown vintage pulp card stock is correct for 1979 Topps. The 'dot matrix' style ink bleed and the specific purple/yellow color scheme on the reverse align with known authentic examples.
Flaws to Note
Obvious off-center alignment (the card is cut significantly towards the left border on the back), showing rounded/soft corner wear, and minor chipping along the edges common for this stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a bulk lot of 1970s football cards on eBay or Mercari, or as a single filler card on COMC.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as it is a 'common' and won't recoup grading fees. If selling individually, use 'eBay Standard Envelope' to keep shipping costs under $1.00 for the buyer.