1977 Topps Len Hauss #478
Len Hauss · Topps · Base Card
Player
Len Hauss
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#478
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly off top-to-bottom. Corners show minor softening. Surface appears clean with solid ink density for the period.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low - Primarily of interest to Washington Redskins team collectors, UGA alumni collectors, or set completionists for 1977 Topps.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-25, PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $0.99 to $2.50 plus shipping on eBay. Graded PSA 8 copies have historically sold in the $40-$50 range over the last 12 months.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1977 Topps football card featuring Washington Redskins center Len Hauss. The back features a pink and black color scheme with biographical data including his 5 Pro Bowl selections and his college history at the University of Georgia (College Corner). The card is stocky with the classic 1970s gray cardboard finish.
Key Features
Features a 5-time Pro Bowler and legendary Washington Redskins center; Late-career card for Hauss; High number card in the 1977 set (#478).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The '©1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright and characteristic grainy cardboard stock are consistent with original production. Not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
A slight centering shift toward the top edge. Minor corner wear consistent with vintage handling. Typical 1977 Topps stock may have light fiber fraying on edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term inventory, or specialized Facebook groups for Vintage Football or Redskins fans.
Selling Tips
Due to low raw value, this card is best sold as part of a team lot or as a 'filler' to a set builder. Grading is likely not cost-effective unless seeking a PSA 9 or 10. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for protection.