1976 Topps Ken Riley #163
Ken Riley · Topps · Base (Hall of Famer)
Player
Ken Riley
Set
1976 Topps Football
Year
1976
Card #
#163
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX)
Category
Base (Hall of Famer)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Strong. Ken Riley's demand spiked following his 2023 Hall of Fame induction as collectors looked to complete their HOF runs.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$10.00 - $25.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $15-20, PSA 4: $25-40, PSA 5: $50-70
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar condition sell for $10-25. PSA 6 examples have recently sold in the $100 range, while PSA 4-5 range from $30-65 depending on eye appeal.
Description
This 1976 Topps card features Cincinnati Bengals legend and Hall of Fame cornerback Ken Riley. The card highlights his status as a 1975 AFC All-Pro. It showcases the classic 1976 design with a football-shaped team name logo at the bottom left. The image is a close-up portrait of Riley in his orange Bengals helmet with a vivid blue sky background.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player (2023 Inductee), iconic 1976 Topps design, popular Bengals defensive staple, historically undervalued vintage card.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card stock shows the correct grey/tan pulp texture for 1976 Topps. The 'rough cut' edges are indicative of original factory blade wear. The dot matrix printing pattern in the sky is consistent with the era.
Flaws to Note
The card exhibits 'rough cut' edges common in 1976 Topps. Centering is shifted toward the top-right. Visible surface scratch across the player's face/visor area. Bottom right corner shows slight rounding and edge wear. Minor print snow/surface speckling in the red border.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a mid-tier vintage card like this. COMC is also a viable option if you have a larger lot of vintage to sell.
Selling Tips
Due to the surface scratch across the face and centering issues, grading is likely not cost-effective unless submitting for personal collection. List as 'Hall of Fame' and 'Bengals' to capture team and HOF set collectors. Use high-resolution scans rather than cell phone photos if possible.