1977 Topps Mike Esposito #294
Mike Esposito · Topps · Base
Player
Mike Esposito
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
294
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Corners show visible whitening/softening; Centering is slightly heavy toward the left and bottom; Edges look standard for the era.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche player with specialized interest mainly from Atlanta Falcons team collectors or Boston College alumni.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 6: $5-10, PSA 7: $12-18, PSA 8: $25-35
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell in large 'value lots' or for roughly $0.99 plus shipping on eBay. Graded examples are rare because the market value is low, but PSA 8s occasionally trade for under $30.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps Football card featuring Atlanta Falcons Running Back Mike Esposito. The back of the card features a pink and grey color scheme with detailed collegiate and professional rushing stats, a 'College Corner' blurb about his tenure at Boston College, and biographical information. Card #294 in the set.
Key Features
Features a former NCAA star from Boston College; classic 1970s Topps horizontal back design; specific 'College Corner' subset branding on reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. Proper grey cardstock thickness for 1977; correct 'Topps Chewing Gum, Inc.' copyright line at the bottom; authentic dot-matrix printing pattern in the pink ink blocks.
Flaws to Note
Significant softening on the top-left and top-right corners (as viewed from the back). The centering on the reverse is shifted toward the bottom-left edge. Typical 1970s rough-cut edges are present.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with low shipping), COMC, or Sportlots. This is often sold as a 'filler' card for collectors completing the full 1977 set.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fees ($19+) far exceed the market value. List it with the team name 'Atlanta Falcons' and 'Boston College' in the title to attract school/team completionists. Use a plain white envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.