1979 Topps Harry Carson Rookie Card #425
Harry Carson · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Hall of Fame (HOF)
Player
Harry Carson
Set
1979 Topps Football
Year
1979
Card #
#425
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). Note: Significant centering shift (heavy to the right), visible top-right corner softening, and possible surface wear on the left edge.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Hall of Fame (HOF)
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Harry Carson is a respected Hall of Famer, but his rookie card is from a high-production year and this specific example is off-center.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $15.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $12-18, PSA 4: $20-30, PSA 5: $40-60. (Grading is not recommended due to centering/soft corners exceeding service fees).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar off-center condition consistently sell for $8-$12. PSA 8 (NM-MT) copies typically range from $150-$200, but lower grades (PSA 4-5) often sell for less than $40.
Description
Featured is the 1979 Topps Rookie Card of Hall of Fame Linebacker Harry Carson. This vintage card utilizes the classic 1979 Topps design with a curved 'Giants' banner at the top and the 'MLB' logo (standard error/feature for Topps football that year). The card features a close-up profile portrait of Carson in his New York Giants uniform. The back (not pictured) typically contains stats and a short bio on red and blue cardstock.
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of Hall of Fame linebacker Harry Carson; Iconic 1979 design; Highly collectible piece for New York Giants fans and HOF rookie collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The card shows correct 1979 Topps ink saturation, 'snowy' print background within the borders, and appropriate cardstock aging. This card is rarely faked in this condition.
Flaws to Note
Significant centering issues (occurs commonly in 1979 Topps); The right border is very thin compared to the left. Visible corner wear on the top-right and bottom-left. Small white 'chipping' spots evident along the left blue edge of the photo frame.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or local New York area card shows where Giants memorabilia has a higher premium.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card. The centering and corner wear will likely result in a grade that is worth less than the cost of the grading fee. List it as '1979 Topps Harry Carson RC #425 HOF' and include clear photos of the back. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping in a bubble mailer.