---
title: "1957 Topps Basketball Bill Russell #77 price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1957-topps-basketball-bill-russell-77/
category: Sports cards
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# 1957 Topps Basketball Bill Russell #77: price, verified sales and population

> The 1957 Topps Basketball Bill Russell #77 is Russell's English Topps rookie card and a short print in the 80-card set. Collectors search for it because Russell is the set's standout trophy card and high-grade centered examples are scarce.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 32 verified sales of the 1957 Topps Basketball Bill Russell #77 as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $158,600 for a Short print rookie PSA 8 on August 23, 2026 at Heritage Auctions.
- The highest verified sale on record is $399,750 for a Short print rookie PSA 8 on April 6, 2021 at Goldin Auctions.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Short print rookie | PSA 8 | — | 2 | $158,600 (2026-08-23) | $399,750 (2021-04-06) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 7.5 | — | 0 | $61,200 (2023-03-15) | $61,200 (2023-03-15) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 7 | — | 0 | $35,000 (2026-01-10) | $77,877 (2021-04-19) | 91 |
| Short print rookie | PSA 7 (OC) | — | 0 | $4,600 (2025-11-10) | $4,600 (2025-11-10) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 6.5 | — | 0 | $181,200 (2022-08-20) | $181,200 (2022-08-20) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $9,956 (2025-11-18) | $63,013 (2021-03-20) | 169 |
| Short print rookie | PSA 5.5 | — | 0 | $10,951 (2025-03-25) | $34,800 (2021-04-20) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $7,942 (2025-09-29) | $22,500 (2021-03-21) | 158 |
| Short print rookie | PSA 4.5 | — | 0 | $5,502 (2023-10-31) | $5,502 (2023-10-31) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $4,800 (2026-03-30) | $14,000 (2021-04-05) | 245 |
| Short print rookie | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $3,605 (2025-04-08) | $12,600 (2021-03-20) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 2.5 | — | 0 | $5,800 (2022-08-09) | $5,800 (2022-08-09) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 2 | — | 0 | $3,249 (2025-10-13) | $3,501 (2025-08-15) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 1.5 | — | 0 | $2,500 (2025-04-28) | $2,500 (2025-04-28) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA 1 | — | 0 | $1,182 (2026-02-15) | $2,413 (2025-12-26) | — |
| Short print rookie | PSA Auth | — | 0 | $11,989 (2024-04-16) | $11,989 (2024-04-16) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-23 | Short print rookie | PSA 8 | $158,600 | not stated | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/08000227/psa) |
| 2026-08-17 | Short print rookie | PSA 8 | $135,300 | not stated | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/08000227/psa) |
| 2026-03-30 | Short print rookie | PSA 4 | $4,800 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2026-02-15 | Short print rookie | PSA 1 | $1,182 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2026-01-10 | Short print rookie | PSA 7 | $35,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-12-26 | Short print rookie | PSA 1 | $2,413 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-11-18 | Short print rookie | PSA 6 | $9,956 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-11-10 | Short print rookie | PSA 7 (OC) | $4,600 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-10-13 | Short print rookie | PSA 2 | $3,249 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-10-05 | Short print rookie | PSA 6 | $10,234 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-09-29 | Short print rookie | PSA 4 | $5,045 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-09-29 | Short print rookie | PSA 5 | $7,942 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-08-15 | Short print rookie | PSA 2 | $3,501 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-07-25 | Short print rookie | PSA 4 | $4,050 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-06-16 | Short print rookie | PSA 6 | $12,600 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-04-28 | Short print rookie | PSA 1.5 | $2,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-04-08 | Short print rookie | PSA 3 | $3,605 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-03-25 | Short print rookie | PSA 5.5 | $10,951 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2025-02-03 | Short print rookie | PSA 5 | $5,100 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2024-04-16 | Short print rookie | PSA Auth | $11,989 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2023-10-31 | Short print rookie | PSA 4.5 | $5,502 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2023-03-15 | Short print rookie | PSA 7.5 | $61,200 | not stated | Goldin | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2022-08-20 | Short print rookie | PSA 6.5 | $181,200 | not stated | Goldin | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2022-08-09 | Short print rookie | PSA 2.5 | $5,800 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2022-02-20 | Short print rookie | PSA 8 | $204,608 | included | Memory Lane, Inc. | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2021-04-20 | Short print rookie | PSA 5.5 | $34,800 | not stated | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2021-04-19 | Short print rookie | PSA 7 | $77,877 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2021-04-06 | Short print rookie | PSA 8 | $399,750 | included | Goldin Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2021-04-05 | Short print rookie | PSA 4 | $14,000 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2021-03-21 | Short print rookie | PSA 5 | $22,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2021-03-20 | Short print rookie | PSA 3 | $12,600 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |
| 2021-03-20 | Short print rookie | PSA 6 | $63,013 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) |

## How to identify each version

- **Short print rookie**: 1957 Topps Basketball card #77 with Bill Russell; PSA's set profile identifies Russell among the demonstrably scarcer short prints created by press-sheet layout.

**Identity note:** Seed identity was correct; the set profile supports the short-print classification.

## Why this card matters

PSA's 1957 Topps Basketball profile identifies Bill Russell #77 as one of the issue's tougher short prints and calls it the standout trophy piece of the set. The set itself introduced an 80-card basketball release with future Hall of Famers, while the card page shows a thin top population and frequent auction activity across lower and mid grades. The demand is tied to exact rookie-card identity, Russell's stature, and the card's short-print position within the set.

## Identifying the exact version

The exact version is 1957 Topps Basketball Bill Russell #77, English, short print rookie. Do not merge it with later Russell cards, 1957 Topps cards of other Celtics, OC or MC qualified copies, or raw cards described only as Russell rookies. PSA's set profile says the card number appears on the upper-left of the back in a backboard-style graphic, and it describes the set's 2 1/2 by 3 1/2 inch format. Grader, grade, qualifier, and cert must travel with every comp.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The opened evidence points to short-print status, centering, image quality, surface issues, and grade as the main price separators. PSA's set profile notes that 1957 Topps Basketball can show substandard centering, grainy photos, and surface snow, while PSA grading standards explain how centering and eye appeal are evaluated. The APR table also shows that qualified copies such as OC or MC should not be combined with straight-grade sales when estimating a card.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Confirm card #77, the 1957 Topps design, back layout, size, print texture, and signs of natural age before using a sale comp. On slabs, check the cert number, holder, label, and card against the seller's original photos. PSA's cert page says database verification does not eliminate risk, so a valid cert should be treated as one screen rather than full authentication of the physical item.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Every 1957 Topps Bill Russell is the same comp. **What the evidence says:** Straight grades, OC or MC qualifiers, raw copies, and different graders must be separated before using sales evidence.
- **Myth:** Short print means the exact number printed is known. **What the evidence says:** The evidence supports a scarcer press-sheet position, not an exact factory print run.
- **Myth:** The PSA 9 count tells how many top copies exist in the world. **What the evidence says:** It is PSA's graded population only; other graders and raw copies are not counted.
- **Myth:** A cheap outlier sale should reset the market. **What the evidence says:** Chapter 03 requires opening and checking the underlying sale; suspicious PSA APR rows or mismatches belong in an exclusion log, not the comp set.

## FAQ

### How much is a PSA 8 1957 Topps Bill Russell #77 worth?

A PSA 8 sold for $399,750 on 2021-04-06, while a later PSA 8 sold for $204,608 on 2022-02-20 in PSA CardFacts' APR table.

### How many PSA 9 Bill Russell rookies exist?

PSA CardFacts showed 3 PSA 9 examples of 1957 Topps Bill Russell #77 as accessed on 2026-09-26.

### Is there a PSA 10 Bill Russell 1957 Topps rookie?

Not established from the opened PSA CardFacts table, which showed no PSA 10 population entry as accessed on 2026-09-26.

### Is the Bill Russell #77 a short print?

Yes; PSA's 1957 Topps set profile identifies Russell among the demonstrably scarcer short prints.

### What are recent lower-grade sales?

Recent PSA APR examples include $4,800 for PSA 4 on 2026-03-30 and $9,956 for PSA 6 on 2025-11-18.

### Should OC and MC copies be priced with straight grades?

No; qualified copies should be logged separately because the qualifier changes the comparable item.

## Sources

1. [1957 Topps Bill Russell PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/bill-russell-77/3717) (PSA)
2. [Basketball Cards - 1957 Topps PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/basketball-cards/1957-topps/34) (PSA)
3. [PSA Grading Standards](https://www.psacard.com/gradingstandards) (PSA)
4. [PSA Cert Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> 1957 Topps Basketball Bill Russell #77. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/basketball/1957-topps-basketball-bill-russell-77/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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