1977 Topps Pat Curran #403 San Diego Chargers
Pat Curran · Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. · Base Card
Player
Pat Curran
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#403
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Appears slightly off-center with soft corners and visible edge wear on the card stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Demand Level
Niche - Primarily sought by San Diego Chargers team set collectors or 1977 set completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $45-60 (Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for common players from the 1977 Topps set in mid-grade condition range from $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9s can reach $50+, but this specific card is not in that condition category.
Description
A vintage 1977 Topps Pat Curran card (San Diego Chargers tight end). The reverse features a peach-pink and black color scheme with a 'Receiving Record' table, a biographical blurb highlighting his MVP season in 1975, and a 'College Corner' section noting his time at Lakeland College.
Key Features
Features a solid San Diego Chargers starter from the mid-70s; includes a 'College Corner' subset logo; classic 1977 vertical back design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1977 Topps card stock with correct light gray/brown pulp texture and matte finish. Copyright line at the bottom '© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' is legible. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible corner softening (rounding); minor chipping on the edges; significant centering shift towards the top/right on the reverse; typical age-related toning of the gray card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE listing), COMC, or Sportlots. Best sold as part of a lot or team set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will far exceed the market value. List it as '1977 Topps Pat Curran #403' and use high-quality scans of both sides. Use eBay Standard Envelope for cheap shipping to attract budget collectors.