1974 Topps John Riggins #280
John Riggins · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base
Player
John Riggins
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
280
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $20.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $25-35, PSA 4: $40-55, PSA 5: $65-80
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG/EX condition range from $12 to $22. PSA 4 graded copies typically sell for around $45-$50.
Description
Featured here is the back of the 1974 Topps John Riggins #280. The card features a grey/brown cardstock with yellow and blue printing. The reverse includes biographical data, a comic illustration regarding Riggins' 'great thrill' seeing himself on a card, a summary of his 1971 rookie season stats, and a 'Football Game' interactive stadium graphic at the bottom which denotes a '2 Yard Gain'.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (Inducted 1992); Early career card (NY Jets era); High-number card in the set; Iconic 1974 design containing the interactive game feature back.
Authenticity Indicators
Traditional vintage grey cardstock; T.C.G. copyright text at bottom; Characteristic 'dot' printing pattern visible in ink blocks. Confidence is high.
Flaws to Note
Corners show visible softening and rounding (significant at bottom right); Edges exhibit minor chipping; Centering on the reverse is slightly shifted to the left; Surface shows typical age-related toning for 1970s grey-stock cards.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay, COMC (Check Out My Cards), or vintage-specific Facebook groups such as 'Vintage Football Card Collectors.'
Selling Tips
This card is likely not worth grading in its current low-mid grade condition due to the high cost of vintage grading services relative to market value. List as 'Raw Vintage' with clear photos of the front and back. Use keywords: HOF, Hall of Fame, New York Jets, The Diesel.