1977 Topps Terry Hermeling #523
Terry Hermeling · Topps · Base
Player
Terry Hermeling
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
523
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is relatively strong for 1970s Topps, but some minor corner softening and edge roughness are visible along the card's perimeter.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. Primarily sought after by Washington team set collectors or 1977 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15; PSA 7: $20-30; PSA 8: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps football range from $0.50 to $2.00 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 8 or better examples occasionally reach $30-50, but mid-grade commons rarely sell above $5.
Description
A 1977 Topps football card featuring Washington guard Terry Hermeling. The reverse side features a pink and black design including the 'College Corner' section noting his time at University of Nevada Reno and a synopsis of his NFL career through 1976.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card, notable Washington player who participated in Super Bowl VII, iconic 1977 Topps design with pink/red biography box.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence authentic. The card shows correct pink/red ink saturation, typical brown-grey recycled card stock of the era, and a properly formatted copyright line for 1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening (tip of bottom right), slight surface fuzziness on the card stock, and common minor print defects typical of 1977 Topps card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Standard Envelope), COMC, or Sportlots. This is a common card that is best sold as part of a lot or through low-cost shipping platforms.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card unless it is a flawless PSA 10 candidate. Use the 'eBay Standard Envelope' for shipping to keep costs under $1.00, which is essential for cards in this price bracket.