1977 Topps Football John McMakin #297
John McMakin · Topps · Base
Player
John McMakin
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
297
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly shifted to the left (approx 65/35). Surface shows light foxing/spotting. Corners appear relatively sharp for the era but back edges show typical rough-cut wear from Topps production.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche - Low. John McMakin is not a Hall of Famer or high-profile star, though Seattle Seahawks team collectors may have interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $12-20, PSA 7: $25-35 (Note: Grading cost exceeds current market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw 1977 Topps commons range from $0.99 to $1.50 with shipping. Complete 1977 Topps sets sell for $150-250, valuing individual non-star cards at pennies.
Description
Authentic vintage 1977 Topps football card featuring Seattle Seahawks Tight End John McMakin. The card back features a distinctive pink and black color scheme, career receiving statistics through 1976, and a biographical blurb mentioning his time with the Steelers and Lions. Includes 'College Corner' section noting his Clemson University career.
Key Features
Early Seattle Seahawks team history card (franchise year 2); notable mentions of UPI All-Rookie Team (1972) and family connection to Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher John Weaver McMakin.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. Correct 1977 Topps card stock (gray/tan pulp), period-accurate ink saturation, and authentic copyright notice '© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' at bottom.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) left-to-right on back. Evidence of surface dust/spotting on the porous 1970s gray cardboard stock. Softening of the bottom right corner as seen from back view.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a Seattle Seahawks team set or bulk 1977 Topps lot on eBay. Low individual value makes it a 'common' card usually found in 25-cent bins at local card shops.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee (approx. $19+) is significantly higher than the card's potential value. Best marketed with keywords '1977 Topps Football', 'John McMakin', and 'Seahawks'. Ship in a plain White Envelope (PWE) to keep costs low.