1977 Topps Home Run Leaders Graig Nettles / Mike Schmidt #7
Graig Nettles, Mike Schmidt · Topps · Statistical Leader Subset
Player
Graig Nettles, Mike Schmidt
Set
1977 Topps Base
Year
1977
Card #
7
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) - Centering is significantly off-top, corners show visible softening/rounding, and edges have slight chipping.
Category
Statistical Leader Subset
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate - Mike Schmidt collectors are consistent, but leader cards generally hold less value than base player cards in similar condition.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$5.00 - $12.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $10-15, PSA 5: $20-30, PSA 6: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for EX condition range from $6 to $10. Higher grade PSA 8 copies have reached $150+, but centering issues on this specific copy preclude high-grade premiums.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps Home Run Leaders card featuring two of the era's most powerful third basemen. The card displays a dual-photo horizontal layout with New York Yankees' Graig Nettles (AL) and Philadelphia Phillies' legend Mike Schmidt (NL). The design includes the iconic pink '1976 HOME RUN LEADERS' header and colorful league banners.
Key Features
Features Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt; Part of a highly collectible 1970s set; Classic 'dual leader' design showcasing league home run champions from the prior season (1976).
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic card stock with characteristic brown/gray cardboard backing of the 1977 Topps print run. Correct ink saturation and 'rosette' pattern visible in the lithography. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy towards the top edge); Visible corner wear particularly on the bottom right and top left corners; Surface appear to have light age-toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a fixed price listing with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-term consignment, or as part of a lot of 1970s HOFers on Facebook collector groups.
Selling Tips
Grading is not recommended as the cost of grading exceeds the market value of a mid-grade example. Use 'Mike Schmidt HOF' in the metadata keywords. Ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a non-machinable envelope.