1974 Topps Ron Johnson #180
Ron Johnson · Topps (T.C.G.) · Base Card
Player
Ron Johnson
Set
1974 Topps Football
Year
1974
Card #
#180
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) - Corners show significant rounding especially top-left and bottom-right. The centering is moderately off-right. Surface shows brown cardstock aging and a noticeable horizontal crease or surface indentation across the center text area.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps (T.C.G.)
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Mainly sought after by Giants team collectors or those completing the 1974 base set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 2: $5-8, PSA 3: $10-15, PSA 4: $18-25 (Note: Grading costs would exceed the value of the card)
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar 'VG' condition range from $0.99 to $1.95. High-grade PSA 9 examples can reach $40+, but low-grade copies usually sell for under $3.
Description
This is a 1974 Topps Ron Johnson #180 football card featuring the New York Giants Running Back. The reverse of the card (shown) features a dual-tone yellow and grey design with career rushing stats through the 1973 season. It includes a 'Football Game' interactive element at the bottom showing an 'End Around' play and a fun fact about his brother, Alex Johnson, being a MLB player.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; Ron Johnson was the first Giants player to rush for 1,000 yards in a season (1970 and 1972); features the classic 1974 Topps 'Football Game' back design.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Correct 'gray-brown' cardstock consistent with mid-70s Topps production; '*' copyright symbol before T.C.G. is consistent with genuine 1974 printing; ink absorption is typical for the era.
Flaws to Note
Rounded corners; visible horizontal surface crease/bend tracking through the middle of the 'Ron Johnson' name bar; edge chipping; centering is roughly 65/35 left-to-right.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (low-cost PWE listing), COMC, or a 'dollar bin' at a local card show.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the fees are significantly higher than the potential sale price. Sell as part of a New York Giants team lot or a 1974 set-builder lot to maximize interest. Use 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping for $1.00 or less to keep the total cost attractive to buyers.