"1978 Topps #455 Glenn Doughty Baltimore Colts Michigan 1st Round Pick WR"

"Description

You're viewing an authentic piece of Baltimore Colts history - a 1978 Topps card featuring Glenn Doughty, a first-round draft pick out of the prestigious University of Michigan! This vintage treasure represents an increasingly scarce opportunity for serious team collectors.

The distinctive orange/red borders that frame the Colts cards in this 1978 Topps set are notoriously condition-sensitive, making any surviving examples increasingly difficult to locate in today's market. Most have been damaged beyond recognition or discarded over the past 45+ years!

This budget-friendly card offers an accessible entry point for collectors seeking to document the historical Baltimore Colts roster before their controversial midnight move to Indianapolis. These original Baltimore Colts cards are experiencing renewed collector interest as fans reconnect with the team's storied legacy.

What makes this card particularly interesting is that it features a marquee first-round draft selection (#1-1972) from the powerhouse Michigan Wolverines program. This collegiate pedigree adds significant crossover appeal to an already compelling team collectible.

The card specifically documents Doughty's remarkable consistency, noting he was the only Colts receiver to catch at least one pass in every game during the 1976 season. This historical context adds tremendous depth for the serious student of Colts receiving history.

Collection opportunities for affordable vintage Baltimore Colts offensive players are rapidly disappearing as team collectors increasingly recognize the importance of documenting complete rosters rather than just defensive stars like Bubba Smith. This market evolution has created genuine urgency for completing vintage team sets.

Condition

This card presents in honest Fair to Good condition - a genuine survivor from an era when cards were actively collected and enjoyed rather than immediately stored away. Finding any orange-bordered cards from this period that haven't been completely destroyed is becoming increasingly challenging!

The corners show the wear and rounding that confirms this card's authentic journey through collecting history. These signs of genuine vintage status add character and storytelling value to this piece of football memorabilia.

Edge wear is visible on the orange/red border - an extremely common condition issue with the notoriously fragile colored borders of the 1978 Topps cards. Orange borders show damage much more readily than other colors from the set.

The centering appears slightly off-center to the left, which is consistent with production standards of the era and confirms this card's genuine vintage origin. Factory quality control was far less stringent in the 1970s than with modern card productions.

There is a visible crease/scratch across the top portion of the image - a battle scar that tells the story of this card's journey through nearly five decades of football history. Despite this, Doughty's image remains clearly identifiable in his iconic Colts blue jersey.

The card back remains perfectly legible with all text and statistics intact - allowing you to appreciate the biographical information highlighting his Michigan collegiate background, first-round draft status, and statistical accomplishments.

Card Details

• Card Number: #455 in the 1978 Topps Football set

• Player: Glenn Doughty - 1972 first-round draft selection

• Team: Baltimore Colts - Original franchise before the move to Indianapolis

• Position: Wide Receiver (WR) - A key offensive position

• College: University of Michigan - From the prestigious Wolverines program

• Draft Status: First-round selection by the Colts in 1972

• Playing Style: Noted for his consistency and blocking ability

• Career Achievement: Only Colts receiver to catch a pass in every game of the 1976 season

• Career Statistics: 159 receptions for 2,467 yards (15.5 avg) and 19 touchdowns through 1977

• Design Elements: Distinctive orange/red borders that define the Colts cards in the 1978 Topps set

• Manufacturer: Topps Chewing Gum, Inc. - The premier trading card company of the era

Rarity

While Topps produced significant quantities of their 1978 football cards, the relentless march of time has rendered surviving orange-bordered cards increasingly scarce. The vast majority have been lost to time, damage, or poor storage conditions.

Orange/red-bordered cards from this era are notoriously condition-sensitive, with the colored edges quickly showing wear, chipping, and fading. Finding any specimens without catastrophic border damage becomes more difficult with each passing year.

Baltimore Colts cards have shown surprising strength in the vintage market as collectors increasingly appreciate the historical significance of this franchise that was controversially relocated to Indianapolis in 1984. This growing collector segment has created fresh demand for authentic Baltimore-era cards.

Michigan Wolverines alumni cards have experienced particularly strong price appreciation as collegiate-focused collectors seek to document the remarkable pipeline of talent from this storied program to the NFL. This college connection creates unique crossover appeal between collegiate and professional card collectors.

First-round draft selections like Doughty carry significantly stronger collector appeal than lower-round picks, as they represent the elite talent evaluation of their era. This premium draft status has steadily removed affordable examples from the market.

Collector's Note

The market for vintage Baltimore Colts cards has seen surprising growth in recent years as one of football's most devoted fanbases reconnects with the team's complete historical timeline before the controversial relocation to Indianapolis. This expanding collector focus has driven increased interest in all roster players.

Budget-friendly vintage cards have experienced particularly strong demand as new collectors seek accessible entry points into historical team collecting without the premium prices commanded by stars and rookies. This growing segment has created genuine scarcity for honestly graded authentic examples.

This is potentially your ONLY CHANCE to acquire this increasingly elusive vintage card before prices for affordable 1978 Topps football cards with orange borders continue their upward trajectory! The vintage colored-border market is experiencing unprecedented demand.

Baltimore Colts collectors have become increasingly dedicated to building complete historical team sets rather than focusing exclusively on stars. This card represents a must-have addition for any serious Colts collection documenting the franchise's offensive weapons of the 1970s!

This card represents a perfect budget-friendly addition for any Baltimore Colts team collection, Michigan Wolverines alumni showcase, first-round draft pick compilation, or 1978 Topps set build. Its authentic vintage character makes it a conversation piece for any football display!

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Don't Wait - Act Now!

The window of opportunity to acquire authentic vintage Baltimore Colts cards with condition-sensitive orange borders at reasonable prices continues to narrow as more sophisticated collectors recognize both their historical significance and increasing scarcity.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of Baltimore Colts history featuring a first-round draft pick from the legendary Michigan Wolverines program! When it's gone, finding another orange-bordered example of this vintage Topps card could take months of searching!"

 _gsrx_vers_1723 (GS 9.9.3 (1723))

Condition: Ungraded

Item specifics

Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.