1956 Topps Football Complete Set with Checklist (121)

Sold For:

$1,778

Year:

1956

Auction:

2013 Spring

Lot #:

1499

Category:

Boxing/Golf/Other Cards or Memorabilia

Complete 121-card set of 1956 Topps football, including the checklist. 95% range from Ex to Nr/Mt (with a few slightly better), and 5% Vg to Vg-Ex. Very crisp, clean, and sharp-looking complete set of 1956 Topps Football. This set originates from a large original-owner collection featured throughout this auction. We have selected three cards to be graded by PSA. Keys: #1 Carson SP (Ex), 6 Van Brocklin (NM 7), 11 Blanda (NM 7), 13 Janowicz SP (Ex), 22 Cardinals Team SP (Nr/Mt), 41 R. Brown RC (Nr/Mt), 44 Schmidt RC (Ex-Mt), 47 George RC (Ex-Mt), 49 LeBaron SP (autographed in blue ink, otherwise Ex), 53 Gifford (Ex-Mt), 58 Matson SP (Ex-Mt), 60 Moore RC (Ex-Mt), 61 Redskins Team SP (Ex-Mt), 86 Tittle (EX 5), 101 Grier RC (Nr/Mt), 116 Layne (Ex-Mt), and Checklist (Ex). Very sharp and attractive complete Topps Football set, including many Hall of Famers and stars of the era. Total: 121 cards. Reserve $300. Estimate $1,000++. SOLD FOR $1,777.50