1977 Topps Reggie McKenzie #48
Reggie McKenzie · Topps · Base
Player
Reggie McKenzie
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
48
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly off left-to-right (approx 70/30). Corners show slight fuzzing/softening. Surface on the back appears clean with standard vintage stock darkening.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche - Most interest comes from set builders completing the 1977 Topps run or specific Bills/Michigan collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-8, PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common 1977 Topps starters in mid-grade typically fall between $0.99 and $2.50 plus shipping. Graded PSA 8 examples of this card have sold for $40-60, but this specific card would not reach that tier due to centering.
Description
A classic 1977 Topps Football card featuring Buffalo Bills Guard Reggie McKenzie. The back of the card features a 'College Corner' highlight from his time at the Univ. of Michigan and a quote from O.J. Simpson calling him his 'Main Man'. The salmon/pink and black color scheme on the reverse is iconic to the 1977 set.
Key Features
Reggie McKenzie was a key member of the 'Electric Company' offensive line that paved the way for O.J. Simpson. This card is a must-have for Buffalo Bills team collectors or Michigan Wolverines alumni.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card shows correct gray/brown cardboard stock characteristic of 1970s Topps, with authentic bleed-through and 'dots' from the lithographic printing process. It is not a high-profile counterfeit target.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-Center) from left to right. Lower right corner on the back shows visible softening. Minor print snow/debris visible in the pink information box.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or in a lot with other 1977 Topps Buffalo Bills cards. Not worth the fees of a major auction house.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees would far exceed the market value due to the centering issues. List it with the keyword 'Electric Company' to attract Bills historians. Ship in a cardboard-reinforced envelope (non-machinable) to keep costs low.