1977 Topps Dan Neal #181
Dan Neal · Topps · Base
Player
Dan Neal
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#181
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) based on visible centering and corner wear. Centering is significantly shifted toward the bottom-right (roughly 70/30 or 80/20), and slight corner rounding is evident on the bottom right edge.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Dan Neal is not a Hall of Fame player, and the demand is primarily limited to set builders finishing a 1977 Topps master set or Chicago Bears team collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 4: $4-6
Comparable Sales
Ungraded commons from 1977 Topps in mid-grade condition typically sell for $1.00 - $3.00 including shipping. PSA 8 examples of this specific card have recently sold in the $25-$35 range, but this being off-center significantly limits that upside.
Description
The reverse of a 1977 Topps Football card featuring Dan Neal of the Chicago Bears. The card back features a grey cardstock with red and black text, including a distinct 'College Corner' section at the bottom detail his time at the University of Kentucky. The top left corner features the card number 181 inside a football graphic. The classic pinkish-red accents are typical for this production year.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; notable 'College Corner' subset branding; player had a long career with the Bears as a durable center.
Authenticity Indicators
High Confidence. The grey cardstock, red ink spray pattern, and fine-text clarity are consistent with 1977 Topps production. The copyright line at the bottom correctly lists 1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Printed in USA.
Flaws to Note
Major off-center printing favoring the bottom-right corner; visible wear on the bottom right corner; some light fiber fraying on the top edge; classic grey stock oxidation/toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card, likely as a 'buy it now' listing or as part of a bulk Chicago Bears team lot. COMC is also a viable option for low-value vintage commons.
Selling Tips
Due to the low individual value, it is not recommended to grade this card. To maximize value, list it with high-resolution scans of both front and back. Consider bundling it with other 1977 Topps Bears cards to make the shipping cost more attractive to buyers. Use '1977 Topps Dan Neal 181 Bears' as the primary SEO keyword string.