David Little
Inside Linebacker (ILB) · Pittsburgh Steelers
Topps #Not explicitly visible from front view
Year & Era
1983 — Vintage/Pre-Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) estimated
Rarity
Common base card from a high-print-run set, easily accessible in the marketplace.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and classic 1983 Topps base card of a dependable Steelers linebacker, ideal for vintage set builders and team collectors despite modest market value.
Condition Grade
PSA 7 (Near Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: Heavy left-to-right bias with thick right border and thin left border, Top-Bottom is relatively even.
Surface Condition
Appears generally clean with standard gloss for early 1980s Topps stock, though minor scuffing or print blemishes common to the era may be present.
Corner Condition
Bottom-right and top-right corners appear relatively sharp, but some slight softening or rounding can be expected under closer inspection.
Edge Condition
Standard rough-cut or factory-edge tendencies common for 1983 Topps, with clean white borders showing minor handling wear.
Print Quality
Typical 1983 Topps print quality featuring clear photography, standard color borders, and the classic secondary helmet graphic.
Estimated Value
1 to 5 USD for raw condition; graded copies in PSA 8 might fetch 10 to 15 USD.
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is slightly below average for the set due to the noticeable left-to-right shift.
Authentication Tips
Check for standard 1983 Topps card stock thickness, correct back typography, and proper copyright text. Counterfeits for common set base cards are rare.
Grading Recommendation
SGC or PSA, but generally not recommended for commercial grading due to low raw market value unless part of a personal set registry collection.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard vintage card in a protective top loader.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from 1983 Topps wax packs, cello packs, or complete factory/retail sets distributed during the era.
Historical Context
David Little was a dependable Pro Bowl linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers during the 1980s, anchoring their defense following the Steel Curtain era.
Market Trends
Stable, low-cost market value typical of common defensive players from the 1980s Steelers era.
Investment Potential
Low monetary investment potential; best suited for team collectors, set builders, or Steelers fans.
Similar Cards
1983 Topps Football set contemporaries, other Pittsburgh Steelers defensive stalwarts of the early 1980s.
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Interesting Facts
Little played his entire 12-year NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers and was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1988.