1956 Topps Football Complete Set (120)

Sold For:

$2,700

Year:

1956

Auction:

2016 Fall

Lot #:

1884

Category:

Football Cards or Memorabilia

Presented is an extremely attractive complete 120-card set of 1956 Topps football cards, highlighted by numerous Hall of Famers and stars of the era. Condition is 22% Nr/Mt-Mt (including a few Mint), 41% Nr/Mt, 14% Ex-Mt, and 23% Vg-Ex to Ex. Missing only the checklist for completion. We have submitted thirteen cards to be professionally graded and encapsulated by PSA. Keys: #1 Carson SP (10/90 L/R, otherwise Ex), 6 Van Brocklin (Nr/Mt), 8 Creekmur (NM-MT 8), 11 Blanda (Nr/Mt), 13 Janowicz SP (10/90 L/R, otherwise Ex), 20 Christiansen (MINT 9), 22 Cardinals Team SP (Ex), 28 Bednarik (MINT 9), 41 R. Brown RC (NM-MT 8), 44 Schmidt RC (20/80 T/B, otherwise Ex-Mt), 47 George RC (Nr/Mt+), 48 Colts (NM-MT 8), 49 LeBaron SP (85/15 L/R, otherwise Nr/Mt), 50 McElhenny (NM 7), 53 Gifford (Gd), 58 Matson SP (Nr/Mt+), 60 Moore RC (NM 7), 61 Redskins Team SP (85/15 T/B, otherwise Ex-Mt), 86 Tittle (25/75 L/R, otherwise Nr/Mt-Mt), 101 Grier RC (20/80 L/R, otherwise Nr/Mt), 104 Hart (NM-MT 8), 110 Perry (NM-MT 8), and 116 Layne (Nr/Mt). Other graded cards: Two PSA MINT 9: #31 and 103. Two NM-MT 8: #19 and 51. This is an exceptionally sharp and attractive complete Topps Football set with many highlights. The total SMR value in the assigned grades is $1,481. Total: 120 cards. Reserve $500. Estimate $1,000/$2,000+.