1977 Topps Marsh White #196
Marsh White · Topps · Base
Player
Marsh White
Set
1977 Topps
Year
1977
Card #
#196
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) - Centering is significantly shifted to the right (estimated 75/25), with some visible whitening on the corners and minor edge wear consistent with mid-grade vintage stock.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low - Niche. Common card of a non-Hall of Fame player. Demand is primarily from New York Giants team collectors or enthusiasts completing the 1977 Topps full set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $5-10, PSA 6: $12-18, PSA 7: $25-30
Comparable Sales
Raw copies of similar 1977 Topps commons typically sell for $0.99 to $1.50 on eBay. Graded examples are rare due to low demand, with PSA 8 copies recently fetching approximately $20-30.
Description
This is the reverse side of card #196 from the 1977 Topps Football set featuring New York Giants Running Back Marsh White. The card features a classic brown/grey cardboard stock with pink and black ink. It displays White's collegiate background at the University of Arkansas and his NFL rushing records for 1975 and 1976. The design includes the 'College Corner' inset and a brief biographical write-up detailing his early career with the Giants.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps Football design; New York Giants team collectible; features University of Arkansas 'College Corner' biographical information.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence: High. The card shows correct 1977 Topps era-specific printing patterns (halftone dots), legitimate cardboard stock aging, and standard copyright information at the bottom (© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC. PRTD. IN U.S.A.).
Flaws to Note
Significant rightward centering shift (heavy left border, thin right border); soft corners with visible white fiber exposure; minor chipping along the top and bottom edges; typical brown cardstock toning/aging.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a PWE/flat rate shipping item), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or as part of a 1977 Topps team set/bulk lot on Facebook Marketplace/sports card forums.
Selling Tips
Due to the low value, it is not recommended to grade this card as the grading fees ($19+) exceed the card's market value. Best sold in a 'New York Giants Vintage Lot' or as a 'Set Filler' for collectors finishing their 1977 set. Use '1977 Topps Marsh White #196 Giants' in the title.