Jack Tatum
Football (Sports Card) • 1973 Topps
Card Type
Player Card / Safety
Set & Number
1973 Topps - 315
Rarity
Base
Edition & Language
Standard • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Moderately Played (MP)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $12.00; Graded (PSA 5-6): $25.00 - $45.00
Recent Sales
Recent ungraded sales for 1973 Topps Tatum in mid-grade condition average $8. PSA 7 copies have recently sold for approximately $60-$80.
Condition Details
Visible corner softening and slight rounding, particularly on the bottom left and top left. Noticeable edge wear and chipping along the top border. Centering is significantly shifted toward the top-right. Surface shows some minor print spotting (snowing) common in vintage cards.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal preservation. The centering issues and corner wear would likely result in a grade of PSA 4 or 5, where the cost of grading may exceed the added market value.
Card Description
Front features a photo of Jack Tatum in his Oakland Raiders uniform with teammate Fred Biletnikoff in the background. Top left features a football icons labeled 'SAFETY'. Text includes 'JACK TATUM' in red and 'RAIDERS' in yellow/green block letters.
Notable Features
Features Jack Tatum in the famous 1973 Topps 'vertical' design with the football graphic. No known major errors on this card number.
Authentication Notes
Authentic vintage card stock features the correct 1970s cardboard brown/gray backing (not shown but typical of 1973 Topps). Front print shows original lithographic rosette patterns and correct font weight.
Scanned: 2026-06-29T17:35:31.800203