Larry Ball #297 Price Guide
Football · Football Cards 1976 Topps · Released 1976
Larry Ball #297 (Football Cards 1976 Topps) is currently worth $1.13 raw (near mint) and $196 in PSA 10 (as of Jul 11, 2026). Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly. Grading is the single biggest value lever — check the raw-to-PSA-10 gap below, then scan your copy to see if its centering makes the grade.
Current prices
Raw (ungraded)
| Ungraded | $1.13 |
Graded — grade ladder
| Grade | PSA | CGC | BGS | SGC | Graded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $196 | $117 | $255 | $117 | — |
| 9.5 | — | — | — | — | $49.93 |
| 9 | — | — | — | — | $18.48 |
| 8 | — | — | — | — | $11.95 |
| 7 | — | — | — | — | $10.00 |
Last updated 2026-07-11 · Source: the PriceCharting price guide
Shop this card on eBay ↗As an eBay Partner, Midpoint may earn commission from qualifying purchases.
Is it worth grading?
Strong grading candidate — 173× premium in PSA 10
A PSA 10 Larry Ball #297 sells for $196 against $1.13 raw: a $195 spread, 173× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Full grading break-even for Larry Ball #297: fee tiers, best grader, gem-rate math →
Should I pay this?
Enter the seller’s asking price to see your net outcome per grade.
More from 1976 Topps
Full set checklist →
Price alert
Watching this card? Set a line and Midpoint emails you the day the market crosses it — waiting to buy the dip or sell the spike.
Larry Ball #297 — frequently asked
How much is Larry Ball #297 (Football Cards 1976 Topps) worth?
As of Jul 11, 2026, Larry Ball #297 (Football Cards 1976 Topps): an ungraded near-mint copy sells for about $1.13, a PSA 10 sells for about $196, a PSA 9 for about $18.48. Values come from the PriceCharting price guide and are refreshed weekly.
How much is a PSA 10 Larry Ball #297 worth?
As of Jul 11, 2026, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) Larry Ball #297 (Football Cards 1976 Topps) sells for about $196, compared with $1.13 for a raw near-mint copy.
Is Larry Ball #297 worth grading?
A PSA 10 Larry Ball #297 sells for $196 against $1.13 raw: a $195 spread, 173× the ungraded price. A PSA 9 ($18.48) only about breaks even after fees, so the case rests on gemming. Centering is the usual reason a clean copy misses the 10 — measure it before you submit.
Where do these Football card prices come from?
Prices are the PriceCharting price guide, refreshed weekly. Raw values reflect near-mint (NM) ungraded copies; graded values are per grading company and grade.
Is your football card centered well enough to grade?
Centering makes or breaks a PSA 10. Scan any card with Midpoint to measure its exact centering, get a grade estimate, and see what your copy is actually worth.
Check my card free