JIM NANCE
Football • 1970 Topps
Sport & Year
Football • 1970
Brand & Set
Topps - 1970 Topps
Card Number
#223
Card Type
Veteran
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good-Excellent (VG-EX 4)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8; PSA 4: $10 - $15; PSA 8: $75+
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for raw copies in similar mid-grade condition have ranged from $4 to $10. High-grade graded copies (PSA 8+) command a significant premium.
Condition Details
Visible rounding and softening on all four corners, especially the bottom right. Centering is shifted toward the bottom and left edges. Minor surface wear and small edge nicks on the right side.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The costs of grading would likely exceed the market value of the card at its expected grade (approx. PSA 3-4). This card is best kept as a raw vintage collectible.
Card Description
Jim Nance, Running Back for the Boston Patriots, is shown in a classic 1970s action pose carrying a football. He is wearing his red #35 jersey and white pants. The card belongs to the 1970 Topps set, which features a distinctive 'poster' style frame with the team name 'PATRIOTS' in large yellow block letters at the top.
Notable Features
Includes the 1970 Topps design which has a matte finish on the front and a bright orange-back design (not visible here). Jim Nance was the 1966 AFL MVP and a 2x AFL rushing leader.
Authentication Notes
The card exhibits authentic vintage card stock texture and the characteristic half-tone printing patterns of 1970s Topps issues. No immediate signs of reproduction or tampering are present.
Scanned: 2026-05-27T19:49:45.156978