1977 Topps Curtis Johnson #72
Curtis Johnson · Topps · Base
Player
Curtis Johnson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#72
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (Excellent-Mint)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-25, PSA 7: $35-50
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00-$2.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 copies have recently sold for $50-70, while lower grade PSA 6-7 copies range from $15 to $35.
Description
A high-grade vintage 1977 Topps Curtis Johnson #72 football card. The back features a pink and black themed design with full career interception statistics, biographical data, and a 'College Corner' blurb detailing his time at the University of Toledo. The copyright notice explicitly shows ©1977 Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. Printed in U.S.A.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1972 'Perfect Season' Miami Dolphins; high-contrast pink backing design; desirable 1970s Miami Dolphins team collectible.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct coarse gray vintage card stock; matte ink finish; sharp micro-printing with no dot-matrix patterns typical of reprints; 1977 copyright string correctly positioned. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Centering is slightly shifted toward the bottom (approx 65/35); minor corner softening on the top right; some slight fiber fraying on the left edge; surface shows typical 1970s stock toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Bin/best offer), COMC for slow-burn sales, or as part of a Miami Dolphins team set lot.
Selling Tips
This card is generally not worth grading unless it is in Gem Mint (PSA 10) condition because grading fees exceed the value. List it with the Keywords 'Miami Dolphins' and '1972 Perfect Season' to attract team history collectors. Ship in a cardboard-protected envelope (eBay standard envelope).