1972 Topps Robert Holmes #103
Robert Holmes · Topps · Base Card
Player
Robert Holmes
Set
1972 Topps Football
Year
1972
Card #
#103
Condition Grade
PSA 2 (Good) or PSA 3 (VG). Centering is heavily skewed right-to-left. Corners show significant rounding and softening. Edges show wear/chipping, and the surface appears to have foxing or staining typical of 1970s cardboard stock.
Category
Base Card
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Low. Robert Holmes is a common player for this era, though set builders looking to complete the 1972 Topps run may have moderate interest.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Graded Value
PSA 3: $8.00 - $12.00, PSA 4: $15.00 - $20.00, PSA 2: $3.00 - $5.00. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value of this specific card in this condition.
Comparable Sales
Recent sales of raw 1972 Topps commons range from $0.50 to $3.00 depending on condition. High-grade (PSA 8+) versions of this specific card can reach $50+, but this example does not meet that condition threshold.
Description
Authentic 1972 Topps Robert Holmes #103 featuring the Houston Oilers. The back includes his nickname 'The Tank', career rushing stats from 1968-1971 with Kansas City and Houston, and a short bio about his kickoff return skills. Classic 1972 green and blue back design with the cartoon tank illustration.
Key Features
Vintage 1972 Topps design; features Robert Holmes who was a member of the Super Bowl IV champion Kansas City Chiefs; 'The Tank' nickname caption and cartoon on reverse.
Authenticity Indicators
Correct T.C.G. copyright logo and 'PRTD IN U.S.A.' text; authentic brownish/gray porous card stock; appropriate 'halftone' printing patterns on the blue border areas; high confidence of authenticity.
Flaws to Note
Significant corner rounding visible on all four corners; heavy right-to-left centering issues; general surface discoloration/aging; rough edges with noticeable cardboard fraying.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (as a low-cost 'Buy It Now' with free shipping) or COMC. Best sold as part of a lot of 1972 Topps common cards or as a 'filler' for a team collector.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card, as the grading fee is significantly higher than the market value. List with clear photos of both sides. Keywords: 1972 Topps, Robert Holmes, Houston Oilers, NFL, Vintage Football.