1977 Topps Harvey Martin #427
Harvey Martin · Topps · Base Card
Player
Harvey Martin
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
427
Condition Grade
Estimated PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the reverse appears shifted towards the bottom-right. The corners show slight softening, and there is minor edge wear visible on the light brown card stock. Surface appears clean with no major staining or creasing visible from this angle.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Moderate. Martin is a Cowboys legend and Super Bowl Co-MVP, maintaining a steady market among Cowboys team collectors and vintage football enthusiasts.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$2.00 - $6.00
Graded Value
PSA 5: $10-15, PSA 6: $20-30, PSA 7: $45-60
Comparable Sales
Recent raw copies in similar Excellent condition generally sell for $3 to $7. PSA 7 copies have recently sold in the $50 range, while mid-grade (PSA 5) examples typically hover around $15.
Description
This is a vintage 1977 Topps Harvey Martin football card, number 427. The card back features a classic tan cardstock with red and black ink typical of the era. It includes the 'College Corner' subset logo, biographical data for the Dallas Cowboys defensive end, and career highlights mentioning his nickname 'Too Mean.' The copyright line confirms production by Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. in 1977.
Key Features
Includes the 'Too Mean' nickname in the bio; highlights Martin's legendary status as a Dallas Cowboy and Super Bowl XII Co-MVP; part of a highly collected mid-70s Topps set.
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card displays the correct grain pattern for 1977 Topps cardstock, accurate red/black ink saturation, and period-correct typography. The micro-printing of the copyright line is sharp and consistent with authentic 1970s printing methods.
Flaws to Note
Centering on the back is off (shifted right and down). Minor corner wear is present on all four corners. Light chipping characteristic of 1970s cardboard stock is visible along the edges.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform for a single raw vintage card like this. It could also find a buyer at a local card show or as part of a lot on COMC.
Selling Tips
Due to the estimated grade and relatively low market value, grading is not recommended as the cost of the service would likely exceed the card's value. List as '1977 Topps Harvey Martin #427 Cowboys' using high-resolution scans of both front and back. Ship in a penny sleeve and top-loader inside a non-machinable envelope or bubble mailer.