Lot # 681: 1965 Topps Football Near-Complete Set (172/176)

Category: 1949-Present

Starting Bid: $500.00

Bids: 10 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Spring 2020 Premier Auction",
which ran from 3/26/2020 2:58 AM to
4/12/2020 7:45 AM



Outstanding mixed-grade near-set of 1965 Topps the "tall boy" issue that has become a favorite among vintage football collectors. This group is missing just four cards for completion: #46 Willie Brown (HOF RC) #100 Jon Gilliam #122 Joe Namath (HOF RC) and #133Fred Biletnikoff (HOF RC). A condition breakdown of the entire set is roughly 5% NM or better 12% EX/MT 25% EX 33% VG/EX 22% VG and 3% lesser. The primary condition issues as is typical with Topps issues of the era lies in the centering. Seventeen of the cards have been graded by PSA. They are as follows: 1) PSA NM+ 7.5 (1 card); #71 Ode Burrell; 2) PSA NM 7 (5 cards): #18 Tony Romeo #65 Lionel Taylor #93 Tommy Brooker #137 Ben Davidson #153 J.R. Williamson; 3) PSA EX-MT 6 (7 cards): #48 Eldon Danenhauer #75 Don Floyd #82 Bob McLeod #99 Len Dawson #196 Jerry Mays #116 Winston Hill #164 Ernie Ladd; PSA EX 5 (3 cards): #35 Jack Kemp #130 Clyde Washington #176 Checklist; PSA VG/EX 4 (1 card: #69 George Blanda. Remaining keys grade as follows: #87 Checklist (VG) #94 Buchanan EX/MT #121 Maynard VG #145 Otto EX/MT #155 Alworth EX. An exceptional near set one of the most popular postwar vintage football issues. 172 cards total.