Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 644:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1978 Topps Archie Manning #173 New Orleans Saints Football Card
This is a 1978 Topps football trading card featuring Archie Manning of the New Orleans Saints, card number 173. The front of the card depicts Manning in his Saints uniform in a passing pose, set against a stadium background. The design includes the name Archie Manning printed vertically in orange, the team name Saints in blue at the bottom, and a football-shaped icon in the upper right corner identifying his position as Quarterback (QB). The reverse side is printed in green and tan, containing a detailed passing record table for the years 1971 through 1977. It also provides biographical information, including his height, weight, college (Mississippi), draft details, and birthdate. A biographical cartoon on the left side of the reverse notes that Manning was drafted as a shortstop by the Chicago White Sox. The bottom right edge of the reverse contains the copyright mark: © 1978 TOPPS CHEWING GUM INC. PRTD. IN U.S.A. The card is housed in a clear protective soft sleeve.
Condition report:
The card is in raw, ungraded condition. The front of the card exhibits off-center printing, shifted notably toward the top and right borders. The corners show very minor softening. The edges appear clean with no significant chipping or wear. The front surface has good color and image clarity.
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