1977 Topps John Hill #117
John Hill · Topps · Base
Player
John Hill
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
117
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted towards the right and bottom edges. Corners show slight softening. The gray card stock shows typical fibrous texture for the era with no major creases or stains visible on the reverse.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Demand is primarily limited to New Orleans Saints team collectors or enthusiasts of the 1977 Topps set building. Linemen cards generally have lower market velocity than skill positions.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $45-60. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies of common 1977 Topps football cards sell for $1.00-$2.00 including shipping. PSA 8 examples of common players from this set typically range from $15-$30, but offensive linemen often sit at the lower end of that spectrum.
Description
This is the reverse side of card #117 from the 1977 Topps Football set featuring New Orleans Saints center John Hill. The card features a pink and black color scheme on classic gray vintage card stock. It includes a 'College Corner' section detailing his time at Lehigh University as a shot-putter and discus thrower, along with seasonal stats and a brief biography regarding his transition from the Giants to the Saints.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s football card; notable 'College Corner' subset feature; features a long-time reliable offensive lineman for the New Orleans Saints.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card displays the correct 1977 Topps copyright line at the bottom, the appropriate 'brownish-gray' recycled card stock of the era, and the characteristic dot-matrix printing pattern in the pink ink sections. This is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
Centering is approximately 70/30 right-to-left which will prevent a high grade. Subtle corner wear is present. Gray card stock is prone to light surface chipping along the edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a team lot), COMC, or Sportlots. It is best suited for a New Orleans Saints card lot to maximize shipping efficiency.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the cost of grading will significantly exceed its market value. When listing, use keywords like '1977 Topps Football', 'John Hill', and 'New Orleans Saints'. If selling individually, use a plain white envelope (PWE) with a thin top-loader to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.