1977 Topps J.K. McKay #408
J.K. McKay · Topps · Base / Career Rookie Card
Player
J.K. McKay
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#408
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears high toward the top on the reverse, with visible corner softening and typical 1970s rough-cut edges.
Category
Base / Career Rookie Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Targeted primarily by team set collectors (Buccaneers/USC Trojans) or set builders finishing the 528-card 1977 checklist.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 + shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $25-$30 range, but the cost of achieving that grade for this specific card makes it an 'around-even' investment at best.
Description
Authentic 1977 Topps football card featuring WR J.K. McKay of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The card reverse features player statistics from his time with the Southern California Sun (WFL) and the Buccaneers' 1976 season. Includes 'College Corner' trivia regarding his 1975 Rose Bowl performance. Stock is standard 1970s gray cardboard.
Key Features
Early Tampa Bay Buccaneers expansion-era card; notes the player's connection to legendary coach John McKay; mentions his history in the defunct World Football League (WFL).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'gray-back' cardboard stock texture; authentic 1977 copyright line; accurate ink absorption into the fiber. This is a common card not known for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) printing on the reverse (shifted high); minor corner rounding on the bottom left and top right; typical light edge chipping consistent with Topps' 1977 factory blade cuts.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/envelope listing), COMC (bulk submission), or as part of a team set on Facebook collecting groups.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value. List as 'Standard Envelope' on eBay to keep shipping cheap ($0.60-$1.08) to entice buyers seeking to fill set gaps.