1972 Topps Mark Nordquist #102
Mark Nordquist · Topps · Base
Player
Mark Nordquist
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
102
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding and softening, edges have visible chipping, and the card has a slight tilt. Front surface condition is unknown but back shows age-related toning.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche appeal primarily for Philadelphia Eagles team set builders and vintage football completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $10-15; PSA 4: $20-25; PSA 2: $5-8
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw commons from the 1972 Topps set in similar condition average $0.99 to $2.50. Mid-grade PSA 7s generally sell for $25-35, but this card is not a candidate for those grades.
Description
A vintage 1972 Topps football card featuring Philadelphia Eagles Center Mark Nordquist. The reverse side features biographical data, a brief player scouting report, and a 'fun fact' cartoon about his off-season job as a construction superintendent. Printed on traditional 1970s gray/brown cardstock with blue and green ink zones.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s design, Philadelphia Eagles team history, high-number series association, nostalgic 'scouting report' text.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse cardstock texture, era-specific printing patterns (halftone dots), and the '©T.C.G.' copyright mark. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Rounded and frayed corners, significant edge wear with 'white' showing through the blue borders, surface staining/soiling visible on the back, and centering is slightly off-center left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot) or COMC. Low-value vintage commons frequently sell best in bundles rather than as individual small transactions.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value. List it with the 'Price + Shipping' model on eBay using the 'eBay Standard Envelope' service for 1-oz items to keep shipping costs under $1.