1977 Topps Levi Johnson #43
Levi Johnson · Topps · Base
Player
Levi Johnson
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
43
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering is visibly shifted towards the top-right. Corners show slight softening, and the cardboard stock has characteristic 1970s edge wear.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought after by player collectors, Detroit Lions team set builders, or those completing the 1977 master set.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $18-25, PSA 7: $35-45. Grading costs outweigh current market value for this specific card unless seeking a Registry completion.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1977 Topps commons range from $0.25 to $1.50 plus shipping. Graded examples are rare because the player is not a Hall of Famer, making mid-grade versions low-liquidity items.
Description
Featured here is the reverse side of the 1977 Topps #43 Levi Johnson card. The back features a distinctive 1970s pink and charcoal grey color scheme on classic grey chipboard stock. It includes his 4-year interception record with the Detroit Lions, personal data, and a 'College Corner' blurb detailing his time at Texas A&I University.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; includes full career stats through 1976; notable for collectors of Detroit Lions team sets or 'College Corner' subset enthusiasts.
Authenticity Indicators
Confidence: High. The card exhibits the correct 'dot matrix' printing pattern in the pink sections, authentic age-appropriate cardboard fibers, and the standard '©1977 TOPPS CHEWING GUM, INC.' copyright line.
Flaws to Note
O/C (Off-center) towards the top and right edges. Minor corner fraying visible on the bottom right. Natural age-related toning of the gray card stock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'Buy It Now'), COMC (Check Out My Cards), or Sportlots. This is a classic 'common' card best sold to set builders.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the grading fee will exceed the market value. List it with high-quality scans of both the front and back. Use a 'Plain White Envelope' (PWE) shipping option for $1.00 to keep the total cost attractive to budget set-builders.