Hey guys, it’s Matt from Graded Card Investor and today I’m sharing the latest list of the most valuable 1972 Topps football cards recently sold. Before we get into the list, let’s look at the 1972 Topps football card set.
1972 Topps Football Set:
- Contains 351 cards, each 2-1/2″ x 3-1/2″.
- Issued in three series; final series (#s 264-351) is rarer.
- Card fronts: Posed photos bordered by team colors, team names on the left (horizontal) or top (vertical), player’s name and position at the bottom.
- Card backs feature statistics and a cartoon.
- Subsets: League leaders (#s 1-8), In-Action cards (#s 119-132, #s 250-263, #s 338-351), playoffs (#s 133-139), All-Pro (#s 264-287).
- Key players: Joe Namath (#100), Gale Sayers (#110), Terry Bradshaw (#150), O.J. Simpson (#160), Johnny Unitas (#165), and others Hall of Famers.
- Notable rookie cards: John Riggins (#13), Archie Manning (#55), Ted Hendricks (#93), and Roger Staubach (#200).
Remember, the market is always changing, so check back for updates. Generally, this list is in ascending order of value, starting with the least expensive and ending with the most valuable card.
Without any further ado, let’s jump into the list!
1972 Topps Dick Butkus #170
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $275
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Dick Butkus Football Card #170
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,176 of the 1972 Topps Dick Butkus cards with 5 grading gem mint 10, 77 mint 9, 360 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps Bob Griese #80
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: December 2022
- Sale Price: $276
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Bob Griese Football Card #80
- Supply: PSA has graded 658 of the 1972 Topps Bob Griese cards with 9 grading gem mint 10, 65 mint 9, 229 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps Fred Biletnikoff #210
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: February 2023
- Sale Price: $312
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Fred Biletnikoff Football Card #210
- Supply: PSA has graded 394 of the 1972 Topps Fred Biletnikoff cards with 3 grading gem mint 10, 48 mint 9, 161 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps John Riggins RC #13
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: September 2023
- Sale Price: $444
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps John Riggins Rookie Card #13
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,103 of the 1972 Topps John Riggins rookie cards with 11 grading gem mint 10, 154 mint 9, 600 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps Joe Namath #100
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $416
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Joe Namath Football Card #100
- Supply: PSA has graded 2,783 of the 1972 Topps Joe Namath cards with 18 grading gem mint 10, 176 mint 9, 469 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps Archie Manning RC #55
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: July 2023
- Sale Price: $432
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Archie Manning Rookie Card #55
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,701 of the 1972 Topps Archie Manning rookie cards with 15 grading gem mint 10, 144 mint 9, 394 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps Johnny Unitas #165
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Memory Lane, Inc.
- Sale Date: October 2023
- Sale Price: $480
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Johnny Unitas Football Card #165
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,508 of the 1972 Topps Johnny Unitas cards with 5 grading gem mint 10, 76 mint 9, 404 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps O.J. Simpson #160
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2022
- Sale Price: $492
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps O.J. Simpson Football Card #160
- Supply: PSA has graded 950 of the 1972 Topps O.J. Simpson cards with 3 grading gem mint 10, 65 mint 9, 261 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps Rayfield Wright RC #316
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: eBay
- Sale Date: December 2023
- Sale Price: $900
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Rayfield Wright Rookie Card #316
- Supply: PSA has graded 516 of the 1972 Topps Rayfield Wright rookie cards with 8 grading gem mint 10, 80 mint 9, 172 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps Terry Bradshaw #150
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: PWCC Auctions
- Sale Date: October 2022
- Sale Price: $2,310
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Terry Bradshaw Football Card #150
- Supply: PSA has graded 1,730 of the 1972 Topps Terry Bradshaw cards with 6 grading gem mint 10, 41 mint 9, 267 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
1972 Topps Roger Staubach RC #200
- Grade: PSA 9
- Auction House: Heritage Auctions
- Sale Date: November 2023
- Sale Price: $23,400
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Market Analysis: 1972 Topps Roger Staubach Rookie Card #200
- Supply: PSA has graded 5,286 of the 1972 Topps Roger Staubach rookie cards with 4 grading gem mint 10, 50 mint 9, 420 NM-MT 8 and the remaining NM 7 or less.
Final Thoughts
When assessing 1972 Topps football cards, the condition is key to determining value, with mint cards fetching high prices due to their scarcity in top condition. Collectors should consider PSA 8 grades for affordability, while those on a budget might go for PSA 7s, which are much cheaper.
It’s important to research thoroughly, invest wisely, and be cautious of counterfeits. Keep checking for updates and share your thoughts on top 1972 football cards for collecting. Thanks for reading, and enjoy your card collecting journey!
From a young age, Matt dove deep into sports card valuation, turning to esteemed price guides like Beckett and Tuff Stuff. Eventually he extended to Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, and Yu-Gi-Oh!. With a vision to sustain and nurture the hobby he loved, Matt established the ‘Graded Card Investor’ YouTube channel and website. He aims to foster a healthy community and offer invaluable insights to those entering the world of sports cards and TCGs. His depth of understanding, from the card market’s 2020 pinnacle to its 1990s valleys, is consistently fortified by meticulous research.
