1977 Topps Fred Cox #46
Fred Cox · Topps · Base Card
Player
Fred Cox
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
46
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 5 (EX) based on reverse view; centering appears slightly off-center left-to-right (approx 65/35), corners show minor whitening and rounding, and edges have light rough-cut chipping.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate to Low. Primary demand comes from Minnesota Vikings team set collectors, kicker specialists, or Nerf history enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15; PSA 6: $18-25; PSA 7: $35-50. High grades (PSA 9/10) are rare for this set due to poor centering and paper stock quality.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of mid-grade raw 1977 Fred Cox cards consistently range between $1 and $4 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 copies have sold in the $60-$80 range, though this specific card is unlikely to achieve that grade.
Description
Original 1977 Topps Football card featuring Minnesota Vikings legendary kicker and NERF ball inventor Fred Cox. The reverse displays a pink and white color scheme with a 'Scoring Record' table and 'College Corner' bio. Front of card (not shown) features a posed photo with the iconic 1977 mesh-style jersey design.
Key Features
Fred Cox was the Minnesota Vikings' all-time leading scorer and is famously known outside of football as the inventor of the NERF ball. This card comes from the final year of his career and 1977 was the first year Topps included player photos on the card backs.
Authenticity Indicators
The 1977 copyright line is visible. The gray cardstock density and the specific pink ink saturation are consistent with period-accurate Topps printing. Counterfeit risk for this specific card is extremely low. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
The reverse shows moderate centering issues (biased toward left edge). Visible corner wear on the top-left and bottom-right. Minor paper fibers/fuzzing on edges typical of 1970s Topps gray stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now with 'Best Offer'), COMC for long-tail sales, or as part of a lot of 1970s Vikings vintage cards on SportscardForum/Facebook Groups.
Selling Tips
Listing this card raw is most effective. Grading costs will significantly exceed the market value of the card unless the front is perfectly centered and mint. Use keywords: 'Vintage', 'Vikings', 'Nerf Inventor', 'HOF potential'. Use a penny sleeve and top loader for shipping.