1977 Topps Reggie Williams Rookie RC #263
Reggie Williams · Topps · Rookie Card (RC), Base
Player
Reggie Williams
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
#263
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. Centering is visibly shifted toward the left and top (approx 70/30). Corners show slight blunting, particularly at the bottom left.
Category
Rookie Card (RC), Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate. Primarily collected by Bengals team completionists, 1977 set builders, or Ivy League (Dartmouth) alumni collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25, PSA 7: $35-45
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales of this card range from $0.99 to $4.00 plus shipping. PSA 8 examples typically sell for $50-70, but this specific card's centering prevents it from reaching that tier.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps football rookie card featuring Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Reggie Williams. The card features a sharp action/portrait hybrid shot of Williams in his #57 jersey with a white padded cast on his right arm. This set is known for its bold pink and blue piping across the borders and a small yellow football icon indicating the player's position (LB).
Key Features
Official Rookie Card of a Bengals legendary linebacker and 1986 Walter Payton Man of the Year; part of the iconic 1977 Topps set featuring thick matte cardstock.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. The vintage matte cardstock, specific dot-matrix print pattern in the pink border, and typical 1977 Topps aging are all present. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Centering is the primary issue, with narrow top and left borders. The surface shows minor print snow (white dots) in the photo area. Bottom right corner has a small sliver of white wear visible.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with Best Offer) or COMC for easy processing. Local card shops would likely only buy this as part of a larger bulk lot.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value of the player, grading is not recommended as the fees will exceed the card's market value. List as '1977 Topps Reggie Williams RC #263 Bengals' and ship in a penny sleeve and top loader inside a standard envelope (eBay Standard Envelope) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.