1977 Topps Doug Van Horn #73
Doug Van Horn · Topps · Base
Player
Doug Van Horn
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
73
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering appears slightly off-right on back, corners show light softening, edges are relatively clean, surface shows standard 1970s stock aging.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought by Giants team set builders or Ohio State university completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $8-12, PSA 6: $15-20, PSA 8: $40-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of common 1977 Topps players sell for $0.25 to $1.50. High-grade PSA 8 examples usually sell between $30 and $50.
Description
Visible is the reverse of a 1977 Topps football card featuring Doug Van Horn, tackle for the N.Y. Giants. The card back features a tan/grey cardboard stock with pink and black ink. Includes player bio, draft history, and a 'College Corner' section highlighting his time at Ohio State University.
Key Features
Features a recognizable N.Y. Giants veteran of the 1970s; late 70s Topps design; collectible for Ohio State Buckeyes alumni collectors.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence; the grain of the cardboard stock, the specific shade of pink ink, and the '1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line are all consistent with vintage 1977 production.
Flaws to Note
Minor centering drift toward the right edge; slight corner wear visible on the bottom right; natural pulp inclusions in the cardboard stock which are common for this era.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as part of a set or team lot), COMC, or Sportlots. Not worth the fees of high-end auction houses.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is a flawless PSA 9 or 10 candidate, as grading fees will exceed the value. Best sold in a 'New York Giants Team Lot' or '1977 Topps Starter Set' to maximize buyer interest.