1971 Topps Horst Muhlmann #222
Horst Muhlmann · Topps · Base
Player
Horst Muhlmann
Set
1971 Topps (Football)
Year
1971
Card #
#222
Condition Grade
PSA 4 (VG-EX) to PSA 5 (EX)
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low to Moderate
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $15-25, PSA 6: $35-50, PSA 7: $75-100
Comparable Sales
Ungraded copies in similar condition typically sell for $1.50-$2.50 plus shipping on eBay. A PSA 7 recently sold in the $80 range, but lower grades rarely exceed $20.
Description
1971 Topps #222 featuring Cincinnati Bengals kicker Horst Muhlmann. The card features the classic 1971 design with a candid color player portrait enclosed in a thick black border, with colorful banner accents in the corners. The card displays a solid color background with Muhlmann in his Bengals home jersey.
Key Features
Classic 1971 Topps design, notable soccer-style kicker pioneer, low-cost vintage filler card for set builders.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity Confidence: High. Card displays correct 1971 Topps vintage cardboard stock with a matte finish. Printing displays the characteristic dithered 'dot' pattern under magnification. It is not a commonly counterfeited card.
Flaws to Note
The black inner borders are prone to showing even the slightest wear. This specific copy has soft corners (top right and top left), minor edge chipping, and centering is slightly shifted to the left (approx 60/40). Surface shows typical vintage toning.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now or part of a Bengals lot), COMC for set builders, or local card shows in the Cincinnati area.
Selling Tips
This card is likely not worth the cost of grading unless aiming for a PSA 9 or 10. Best sold as raw vintage. Use high-resolution scans to show the black borders clearly. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.00) to keep shipping costs proportional to the card value.