1977 Topps Roger Wehrli #290
Roger Wehrli · Topps · Base / Hall of Fame
Player
Roger Wehrli
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#290
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is decent (approx 65/35), corners show minor whitening/softening, and there is slight edge wear visible against the dark reverse borders.
Category
Base / Hall of Fame
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Roger Wehrli is a Hall of Famer, which sustains demand for his vintage cards among Cardinals fans and HOF set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card in similar condition range from $4 to $7 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold in the $100-$130 range.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1977 Topps Roger Wehrli card, featuring a classic gray cardboard stock. The back includes a pink and black color palette with a football icon containing the card number 290. It lists his collegiate stats at Missouri, his interception record with the St. Louis Cardinals through 1976, and professional accolades including All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Printed by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.
Key Features
Hall of Fame cornerback; Iconic 1977 'College Corner' subset feature; Clean typography and complete statistical record.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct gray chipboard stock for 1977; 'star' and copyright 1977 Topps Chewing Gum line present at bottom; high confidence (95%) based on aging of card stock and typography.
Flaws to Note
Corners show light touches of wear; centering is slightly shifted toward the bottom left on the reverse side; minor factory rough-cut edges common for 1970s Topps issues.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (fixed price with Best Offer) or COMC for easy listing. Local card shows for vintage collectors.
Selling Tips
As a non-rookie base card, it is likely not worth the cost of grading unless it was in flawless PSA 9/10 condition. Sell raw in a penny sleeve and top loader. Highlight his Hall of Fame status in the title.