1975 Topps Joe Greene #100
Joe Greene · Topps · Base / Hall of Fame
Player
Joe Greene
Set
1975 Topps Football
Year
1975
Card #
#100
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Centering is heavily shifted toward the top (approx. 90/10) and right. Visible corner rounding/softness on all four corners and minor edge wear on the left side.
Category
Base / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Joe Greene is a blue-chip Hall of Famer with a dedicated Steelers collector base, but high supply for mid-grade base cards keeps movement steady rather than explosive.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$8.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-30, PSA 5: $40-55. Grading is not recommended for this specific card due to centering and corner wear.
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar VG condition range from $7 to $12 plus shipping. PSA 4 graded copies have recently sold in the $25 range.
Description
A classic 1975 Topps Joe 'Mean' Greene card featuring the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle. The card utilizes the iconic two-tone '75 Topps header with a pink and orange banner. The image shows a close-up profile shot of Greene in his late-career prime.
Key Features
Hall of Fame player; cornerstone of the 'Steel Curtain' defense; iconic 1975 Topps design; collectible Pittsburgh Steelers team card.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse vintage cardboard stock; 1970s era CMYK dot pattern; natural aging/yellowing of the back (not visible but expected). High confidence of authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (very thin top border); rounded corners specifically on the bottom left and top right; minor surface wear; slight edge chipping on the left-hand side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or local card shows. This card is best sold as part of a set building lot or for a 'budget' HOF collection.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees would exceed the value of the card at its likely grade. Use keywords like 'Mean Joe Greene', 'Steelers', 'Hall of Fame', and 'Vintage Football'. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader in a bubble mailer or use eBay Standard Envelope for low-cost tracked shipping.