1973 Topps Fred Dryer #441
Fred Dryer · Topps · Base / Veteran Card
Player
Fred Dryer
Set
1973 Topps Football
Year
1973
Card #
#441
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX). The card shows significant top-to-bottom centering issues (heavy towards top), softened corners, and visible edge wear on the right side.
Category
Base / Veteran Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Generally sought by Rams team collectors, 1973 set builders, and 'Hunter' TV memorabilia collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$3.00 - $8.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25, PSA 5: $35-45. Note: Grading costs likely exceed the card's market value at this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for mid-grade copies range from $4 to $7. PSA 7 copies typically sell for around $60-70, but this specific card would not achieve that grade due to centering and corner wear.
Description
This 1973 Topps Fred Dryer card features the legendary Los Angeles Rams Defensive End in a classic three-point stance. The design includes the iconic 1973 Topps dual-pennant motif in pink and black. The card highlights Dryer during his prime years with the Rams before his successful transition to a Hollywood acting career (starring in 'Hunter').
Key Features
Features Fred Dryer, a Pro-Bowler and the only player in NFL history to record two safeties in a single game. His cards carry cross-over appeal for fans of 1980s television due to his role in 'Hunter'. Classic 1973 Topps design.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity is High. The card stock shows the correct grey-toned cardboard common to 1973 Topps; the print pattern (half-tone dots) is consistent with 70s lithography. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Significant top-heavy centering (miscut look); rounding on all four corners; notable chipping and white showing along the right-hand edge; surface shows some light print spotting in the sky area.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for this card, ideally as part of a lot or as a 'Buy It Now' with a Best Offer option. Local card shops may buy it for a small fraction of retail value.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will exceed the final sale price. List it with the keyword 'Hunter' to attract non-sports collectors. Use a penny sleeve and top-loader for shipping, and use the eBay Standard Envelope for cheap, tracked shipping.