1977 Topps Darryl Stingley #479
Darryl Stingley · Topps · Base
Player
Darryl Stingley
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#479
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (Excellent) - Centering is significantly off from left-to-right on the reverse. The corners show mild softening and edges have typical rough factory cuts for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate/Niche - Mostly sought after by vintage football set builders and New England Patriots historians. Stingley remains a sentimental favorite among longtime fans.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $35-45. High-grade (PSA 9/10) examples are rare but this specific card's centering likely prevents a high grade.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of this card sell consistently for under $5.00 including shipping. PSA 8 examples have historically sold in the $50 range, but poorly centered copies like this often sell for bulk prices.
Description
This is the 1977 Topps football card of New England Patriots wide receiver Darryl Stingley. The reverse features a light brown cardstock typical of the late 70s, with a pink/red and black color scheme. It includes his career receiving stats through 1976 and a 'College Corner' bio segment highlighting his time at Purdue.
Key Features
Features a tragic and notable NFL figure whose career was cut short in 1978. Collectible for Patriots team set builders and Purdue alumni. Part of the iconic 1977 Topps set known for its large 528-card checklist.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card displays the correct porous cardstock fiber and 'half-tone' printing patterns specific to 1977 Topps production. No evidence of modern printing or reprinting.
Flaws to Note
Significant left-to-right centering bias on the back. Visible chipping on the top right edge. Corner wear consistent with being handled outside of a protective sleeve.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now) or COMC. It is not currently worth the fees for major auction houses like Goldin or Heritage in its raw condition.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) far exceeds the market value of the expected grade. List it using 'Standard Envelope' on eBay for cheap shipping to maximize the small profit margin.