1978 Topps Jon Keyworth #328
Jon Keyworth · Topps · Base
Player
Jon Keyworth
Set
1978 Topps Football
Year
1978
Card #
328
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX) range. The centering is poor, favoring the left on the reverse. Notable corner softening is visible on the bottom left and top right, with light edge chipping throughout.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by Denver Broncos team collectors or 1978 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $1.50
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $20-25; PSA 7: $35-45. Note: Grading costs significantly outweigh the market value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw common 1978 Topps cards typically range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded copies of non-hall-of-famers from this set rarely appear unless they are PSA 9 or 10.
Description
This is the reverse side of the 1978 Topps Jon Keyworth card, featuring a classic green and cream back design. The card includes a 'Rushing Record' table showing his stats with the Denver Broncos from 1974-1977, a biographical blurb highlighting his versatility at Colorado, and a fun cartoon illustrating that he works for a mortgage company during the off-season. This card captures 1970s football history from the Broncos' 'Orange Crush' era.
Key Features
Features a member of the iconic 1977-78 Denver Broncos Super Bowl XII team; notable off-season career cartoon typical of the era.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic 1978 Topps card stock with correct green-tinted cardboard back; standard 'Topps Chewing Gum Inc.' copyright on bottom left. Low risk of counterfeiting as this is a common base card. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant off-center printing on the reverse; rounded/softened corners; minor edge wear and chipping typical of 1970s cardboard stock; potential surface wear on the front (unseen).
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' with cheap shipping), COMC, or in a bulk lot of 1970s Broncos players.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees will exceed the market value. Use 'Non-Machinable' or eBay Standard Envelope to keep shipping costs under $1.00 for the buyer. Include 'Orange Crush Era' in the keywords for Broncos fans.