1977 Topps James Harris #463
James Harris · Topps · Base
Player
James Harris
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#463
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse is noticeably shifted toward the top and right. Corners show slight softening, and the cardboard stock exhibits typical age-related toning (tanning).
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Los Angeles Rams team collectors, Grambling State alumni, or set builders completing the 1977 Topps run.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $55-75. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the card's market value.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for this card range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $50-$65 range, but this specific card's centering would prevent it from reaching that tier.
Description
A vintage 1977 Topps football card featuring Los Angeles Rams quarterback James Harris. The card back features a tan/gray stock with red and black print, including a complete passing record from 1969 to 1976 and a 'College Corner' section highlighting his career at Grambling College.
Key Features
Features James 'Shack' Harris, a pioneer as one of the first African American starting quarterbacks in the modern NFL era; iconic 1977 Topps design; mentions his Pro Bowl-level 1976 season.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card shows correct 1977 Topps typography, two-star (**) copyright line at the bottom, and the specific grainy texture of '77 card stock which is difficult to replicate. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) printing on the reverse side; minor corner wear; factory-cut edges typical of 1970s Topps; natural tanning of the vintage paper stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'Buy It Now' with a low shipping cost (using eBay Standard Envelope). It would also fit well in a 'quarter bin' at a local card show or shop.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will far outweigh the final sale price. Use keywords like 'Vintage Los Angeles Rams' and 'Grambling State' to attract niche collectors. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader within a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep costs down for the buyer.