1977 Topps Charlie Davis #303
Charlie Davis · Topps · Base
Player
Charlie Davis
Set
1977 Topps Football
Year
1977
Card #
303
Condition Grade
PSA 5 (EX) to PSA 6 (EX-MT). While surface appears clean,centering on the back is shifted towards the top-left, and there is visible softening on the corners, particularly the bottom left and top left.
Category
Base
Manufacturer
Topps
Demand Level
Niche. Primarily sought after by 1977 Topps set builders, St. Louis Cardinals team collectors, or TCU Horned Frogs alumni collectors.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$0.50 - $2.00
Graded Value
PSA 6: $10 - $15, PSA 7: $20 - $30, PSA 8: $50 - $70. Note: Grading costs usually exceed the value for this specific card unless it is a guaranteed PSA 9 or 10.
Comparable Sales
Raw copies typically sell for $1.00 plus shipping in lots. PSA 8 copies have historically sold in the $40-$60 range, but high-grade common availability is high for this year.
Description
This is a 1977 Topps Football card featuring St. Louis Cardinals Defensive Tackle Charlie Davis. The back of the card features a pink and black design with player biographical data, a college corner highlight regarding his time at TCU, and a brief career summary describing his trade from the Steelers and his performance in the 1975 playoffs.
Key Features
Vintage 1970s Topps design; includes 'College Corner' subset information; features a local TCU/Texas standout; nostalgic 'Big Red' St. Louis Cardinals era football history.
Authenticity Indicators
Authenticity confidence is High. The card stock is the correct brownish-grey vintage cardboard. The 'bubble' ink and typography match the 1977 Topps production standards. This card is rarely counterfeited due to its status as a common player card.
Flaws to Note
Corners show soft wear and slight rounding. The centering on the reverse is noticeably off-center toward the top and left edges. Minor edge chipping is visible on the right side.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay is the best platform, specifically as part of a 'pick your card' listing or a team set lot. COMC is also a good option for low-value vintage commons.
Selling Tips
Do not grade this card unless it is flawlessly centered with razor-sharp corners (which this example is not). Sell as part of a St. Louis Cardinals team lot to maximize appeal. Use a standard envelope (PWE) to keep shipping costs low for the buyer.