Forty years ago, you could have walked into a drug store, grocery store or five-and-dime, plunked your 15 cents on the counter and walked away with a pack of football cards that probably included at least one player who'd wind up in the Hall of Fame. Nearly one out of every ten cards in the set pictures a player who wound up in Canton. Yes, it's the "Walter … [Read more...]
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40th Anniversary: 7 Key Rookie Cards From 1976 Topps Football Set
2016 marks the 40th anniversary of a key vintage football card issue - the 1976 Topps football set. The release isn't short on quality rookie cards - all of which are pretty affordable. Here's a look at seven of the best first-year cards from that set. 1. Walter Payton Rookie Card (No. 148) Not only the most important card in the 1976 Topps football set, but one of the most … [Read more...]
Despite Payton Push, 1976 Topps Football Sets Still Within Reach
Forty years later, the 1976 Topps football set remains a sweet product to collect. The ’76 set was driven by one major card — No.148, which was the rookie card of Chicago Bears running back Walter Payton. “Sweetness” had a Hall of Fame career, and his card continues to soar in value. Higher grade Payton cards are by no means cheap, but if you’re looking to build your … [Read more...]
Walter Payton Rookie Cards Show Strong Growth
Forty years after he first donned a training camp jersey (#21) at the Chicago Bears’ new Lake Forest, IL training camp, Walter Payton rookie cards remain among the most popular of the modern era. Prices for high-grade examples have been rising at a steady pace since the beginning of the decade. In fact, it’s safe to say they’ve been a pretty good investment. It’s been 28 … [Read more...]
