Lot # 541: Rare 1950 Topps Felt Back Joe Paterno (RC)

Category: 1949-Present

Starting Bid: $300.00

Bids: 7 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer, 2015 Premier Auction",
which ran from 7/21/2015 4:00 AM to
8/9/2015 8:42 AM



Scarce and valuable rookie card of Joe Paterno listed as co-captain and quarterback at Brown University. Graded EX+ 70 by SGC this small card features an image of Paterno set against a blue background on the front backed by a felt "pennant" with the Brown logo on the reverse. Particularly scarce this tiny card rarely makes itself available at public sale. Population DataSGC Population: 33 total graded 4 at this level 6 higherPSA Population: 80 total graded 1 at this level 23 higher We struggled with the idea of offering memorabilia with Joe Paterno's name attached given his involvement with the horrific child abuse scandal at Penn State. However like Cap Anson or Hal Chase or any of the many vintage athletes who behaved despicably their role in the game they played is undeniable and time has enabled us to divorce their role in their sport from their personal flaws.