Art Shell
Football (Sports Card - Topps) • 1973 Topps
Card Type
Offensive Tackle
Set & Number
1973 Topps - 443
Rarity
Rookie Card
Edition & Language
Standard • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Excellent (EX) / Very Good (VG-EX)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $60; PSA 7: $150 - $200; PSA 8: $450 - $600
Recent Sales
PSA 8 examples have recently sold in the $400-$500 range. Mid-grade raw copies typically sell for $35-$50.
Condition Details
Moderate centering shift toward the top-right. Noticeable softening on all four corners. Minor surface wear and potential edge chipping characteristic of the 1973 card stock.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the surface is clean and you expect a grade of 7 or higher. Based on corner wear, this likely grades in the 4-6 range, making grading less profitable but good for protection.
Card Description
Front features Art Shell in the Oakland Raiders black jersey with number 78. Name and position are at the bottom inside a goalpost design. Back contains player bio and NFL stats.
Notable Features
Rookie Card of Hall of Famer Art Shell. Part of the 1973 high-number series which can be scarcer than lower numbers.
Authentication Notes
Authentic 1973 Topps stock; typical halftone printing pattern and correct typeface for the era. No signs of reproduction or trimming visible.
Scanned: 2026-06-29T17:45:49.533087