1969 Topps Football Bill Peterson #144
Bill Peterson · Topps · Base
Player
Bill Peterson
Set
1969 Topps Football
Year
1969
Card #
#144
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows significant edge wear on the left border, softening of all four corners, and visible surface scuffing/print loss in the gold border areas.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to set builders or Bengals team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8-12, PSA 4: $15-20, PSA 5: $25-35 (Note: Grading fees exceed the value of the card).
Comparable Sales
Raw copies in similar VG condition typically sell for $1-2 plus shipping on eBay. PSA graded high-tier examples (8s or 9s) are rare for this specific common card and can reach $50+, but this specific specimen does not meet that grade profile.
Description
Classic 1969 Topps football design featuring Bill Peterson of the Cincinnati Bengals. The card features an oval photo layout with a gold border and a distinctive pennant nameplate at the bottom left. The player is shown in his black Bengals jersey #53. A small football icon in the bottom right identifies his position as Linebacker.
Key Features
Early Cincinnati Bengals franchise history, iconic 1969 Topps 'border' design, and vintage AFL/NFL era collectibility.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic vintage Topps card stock; correct color saturation for '69 Topps series; natural age-related wear patterns on the edges. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Heavy chipping and silvering on the left edge; corner rounding on all four corners; surface wear and minor staining in the gold borders; centering is slightly heavy towards the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a lot) or COMC. Selling individually may not be cost-effective due to shipping fees.
Selling Tips
This card is best sold as part of a 1969 Topps set-building lot or a Cincinnati Bengals team lot. Use high-resolution scans to show the edge wear clearly. Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value.