1971 Topps Pat Matson #192
Pat Matson · Topps · Base
Player
Pat Matson
Set
1971 Topps Football
Year
1971
Card #
#192
Condition Grade
PSA 3 (VG) to PSA 4 (VG-EX) - Centering: 25/75 (Heavy Right-Side Lean), Corners: Rounded/Worn especially bottom right, Edges: Visible chipping on the red borders, Surface: Some print spotting and minor scratches.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche - Low. Pat Matson was a solid offensive lineman but is not a Hall of Famer or a 'superstar' specimen. Demand is largely driven by Bengals team collectors or 1971 Topps set builders.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 4: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 5: $25.00 - $35.00
Comparable Sales
Raw commons from the 1971 Topps set in similar VG/EX condition typically sell for $0.50 to $2.50 plus shipping. Graded high-end examples (PSA 8+) of this specific card can reach $100+, but this specimen does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
This is a 1971 Topps football card featuring Cincinnati Bengals Guard Pat Matson. The 1971 set is iconic for its vibrant red borders, which are notorious for showing minor wear and chipping. The card features a close-up portrait of Matson against a clear blue sky background, with the classic 'Bengals' team name and helmet logo in yellow and green at the bottom.
Key Features
Classic 1971 Topps design; difficult condition-sensitive red borders; vintage Cincinnati Bengals memorabilia.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. Card stock density and the specific dot-pattern (halftone) printing common to early 1970s Topps are present. The red ink saturation and bleed on the edges are consistent with original production. Not a common target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Significant right-side centering bias; soft and slightly rounded corners; minor white chipping visible along the red border edges; small brown print surface spots on the player's jersey and face.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a Buy It Now/Best Offer), COMC, or Sportlots. This is a classic 'set-filler' card that thrives on platforms where collectors search for specific missing numbers.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($19+) exceeds the market value of the card in this condition. Sell as a raw 'Common' card via eBay Standard Envelope ($0.60 - $1.00 shipping) to keep total buyer cost low. Use keywords: '1971 Topps Football', 'Bengals', 'Vintage', 'Set Filler'.