1977 Topps Robert Newhouse #459
Robert Newhouse · Topps · Base
Player
Robert Newhouse
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
459
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) Estimated - Back shows moderate centering issues (biased toward right/bottom), visible corner softening on top right and bottom left, and standard 1970s cardboard toning/stock fuzziness.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Primarily sought by Dallas Cowboys team set collectors or 1977 Topps completionists.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 4: $4-8, PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-25 (Note: Cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card at this grade level).
Comparable Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies of this card average between $0.99 and $1.99 including shipping. High-grade PSA 9 copies have sold in the $40-60 range, but this specific card does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
The reverse side of 1977 Topps #459 features Robert Newhouse of the Dallas Cowboys. The card contains a distinctive salmon-red and black color scheme on a grey cardboard stock. It includes detailed player biographical data, a full rushing record table from 1972-1976, and a trivia section titled 'College Corner' detailing his time at the University of Houston.
Key Features
Features a key member of the 1970s Dallas Cowboys 'Doomsday Defense' era offenses; iconic 1977 Topps design with football-shaped number icon; comprehensive career stats.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic cardboard stock characteristic of 1977 Topps; correct '1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM' copyright line at bottom; period-accurate matte ink saturation. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Corners are significantly softened/rounded, especially the bottom right. The centering on the reverse is shifted low and to the right. There is slight edge wear along the bottom. The card stock shows standard age-related foxing/discoloration.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold as part of a lot on eBay, in a 'pick your card' listing on COMC, or in a local card shop's quarter bin.
Selling Tips
This card is not a candidate for grading as shipping and fees will exceed the value. Use a 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping option for under $1 to make the total price attractive to set builders on eBay.