1977 Topps Bob Bell #241
Bob Bell · Topps · Base
Player
Bob Bell
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
241
Condition Grade
PSA 6 (EX-MT). The centering on the back appears slightly shifted left-to-right (approx 65/35). Top-right corner shows minor softening. Surface shows typical 1970s gray cardstock texture with no obvious creasing visible on the reverse.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low/Niche. Primarily sought by 1977 Topps set builders or St. Louis Cardinals team collectors. Defensive linemen from this era who are not Hall of Famers generally have low market liquidity.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10-15, PSA 7: $20-30, PSA 8: $50-70. Note: Grading fees outweigh the market value for this specific player.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of non-star 1977 Topps commons in mid-grade typically sell for $0.99 to $1.99 on eBay. PSA 8 examples of similar commons generally range from $15 to $40 depending on the team.
Description
This is the reverse side of a 1977 Topps Bob Bell vintage football card. The back features a pink-and-black color scheme on gray cardstock, detailing Bell's career stats as a Defensive End for the St. Louis Cardinals. It includes a 'College Corner' blurb about his time at the University of Cincinnati and a 1977 Topps Chewing Gum copyright.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; St. Louis Cardinals team history; College Corner subset detail; 1st round draft pick pedigree (Lions #1-1971).
Authenticity Indicators
High confidence. The card reflects the correct matte gray cardstock used by Topps in 1977, the specific pink ink hue is period-accurate, and the typography matches known masters. This player is not a target for counterfeiting.
Flaws to Note
Minor corner softening on the top right; back centering is biased toward the left edge; typical fuzzy edges found on 1970s rough-cut cardstock.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a 'PWE' / Plain White Envelope listing), COMC (Check Out My Cards) for set builders, or at a local card show in a 'dollar bin'.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card; the cost of grading ($15+) far exceeds its market value. Sell as part of a lot or as a single with low-cost shipping (eBay Standard Envelope) to attract set collectors. Use high-resolution scans of both sides.