1977 Topps Norm Thompson #379
Norm Thompson · Topps · Base Card
Player
Norm Thompson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
379
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT) Estimated. Centering is heavily shifted to the right (approx 75/25). Corners show slight blunting, and edges have minor chipping typical of the gray cardstock. Surface looks clean but prone to wax staining on front.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Norm Thompson is not a Hall of Fame player, and this is a common base card from a high-production era. Primarily sought by team set collectors (Colts/Cardinals) or 1977 set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 7: $10-15, PSA 8: $25-35, PSA 9: $75-100 (Note: Grading cost likely exceeds card value)
Comparable Sales
Recent raw sales for common players in the 1977 Topps Football set range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. High-grade PSA 9 specimens of commons from this set occasionally reach $50+, but only with perfect centering.
Description
This is the reverse side of the 1977 Topps football card featuring Baltimore Colts cornerback Norm Thompson. The card features a distinctive 1977 design with a purple and gray color scheme, a comprehensive 'Interception Record' statistical table, and a 'College Corner' section detailing his career at the University of Utah.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; includes career stats from his tenure with the St. Louis Cardinals; notable for the purple/pink 'information pod' design at the bottom.
Authenticity Indicators
Authentic. Features the correct 1977 Topps gray cardstock, grainy print texture in the colored sections, and the '© 1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-to-left centering bias on the reverse. General softening of the corner tips. The rough-cut edges typical of 1977 Topps are present. No major creases are visible from the back.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Best sold on eBay as a 'Buy It Now' or as part of a lot. COMC is an excellent option for low-value vintage commons to save on shipping/labor costs.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fees will be significantly higher than the market value. When listing, use keywords like 'Vintage', 'Baltimore Colts', and 'St. Louis Cardinals'. Ships best in a penny sleeve and top loader via eBay Standard Envelope for $0.60 to $1.00.