1965 Topps Football #122 Joe Namath Rookie PSA EX-MT 6

Sold For:

$3,120

Year:

1965

Auction:

2020 Spring

Lot #:

2157

Category:

Football Cards or Memorabilia

Graded EX-MT 6 by PSA. Outstanding example of one of football-card collecting's great classics, the rookie card of "Broadway" Joe Namath from the very popular and condition-sensitive 1965 Topps "Tall Boys" football series. The offered example presents with brilliant colors, a flawless image, four strong corners (a bit more wear on the upper right), and is centered to the lower right. Clean reverse. It takes a certain type of athlete to guarantee victory. An even more select group is composed of those who have made good on their victory guarantee, and perhaps none of these athletes was as confident, exciting, successful, and outstanding as Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Namath. Namath's New York Jets, the AFL Champions, were 19-1/2 point underdogs to the NFL Champion Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, yet "Broadway" Joe guaranteed a Jets victory. Sure enough, Namath vindicated himself by leading his Jets to a 16-7 win, paving the way for the AFL-NFL merger by essentially legitimizing the AFL in the eyes of its critics. His legend was assured. This is a beautiful example of Joe Namath's rookie card, which is the key card from the set, and one of the all-time classic football cards. Reserve $1,000. Estimate $2,000+.