1979 Topps Ron Jessie #45
Ron Jessie · Topps · Base
Player
Ron Jessie
Set
1979 Topps
Year
1979
Card #
45
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is slightly heavy to the right; corners show minor softening; edges appear clean but have typical vintage rough-cut texture; surface seems free of major creases but exhibits light toning on the reverse stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15; PSA 7: $20-30; PSA 8: $45-60; (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds market value)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw commons from this set average $0.99 to $1.50 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples of similar non-star 1979 cards typically move for $25-$40, though volume is low.
Description
A classic 1979 Topps football card featuring Wide Receiver Ron Jessie of the Los Angeles Rams. The card back features a purple and gold color scheme with a statistical breakdown of his time with the Lions and Rams, a brief highlight blurb about his 7-catch game against the Dolphins, and a charming 'Easter Seal Campaign' cartoon at the bottom.
Key Features
Features a Pro Bowl wide receiver (1976); part of the iconic 1979 Topps football set known for its team-themed borders on the front; features a unique 'off-season job' cartoon on the back.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. Features standard 1979 Topps card stock (gray/brown pulp), correct copyright line (C* © 1979 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.), and authentic 4-color dot matrix printing pattern.
Flaws to Note
Slight right-to-left centering shift visible on the reverse frame; corner softening consistent with age; brownish/gray card stock typical of 1970s Topps issues; minor print spotting in the yellow border at the bottom.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best suited for eBay as a 'set filler' or COMC (Check Out My Cards). Local card shop bulk bins or team-themed lots on Facebook Marketplace are also viable.
Selling Tips
As a common card of a non-Hall of Famer, this is best sold as part of a Los Angeles Rams team set or as a 1979 Topps set-building lot. It is generally not recommended to grade this card unless it appears to be a flawless PSA 10 candidate, as the grading fees will outweigh the return.