This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/4/2014
Put together a list of the most iconic gridiron pasteboards ever produced and the 1965 Topps Joe Namath rookie card will be at or near the top. Perfectly suited to his brash, larger than life persona, it's only fitting that Namath's debut would appear in the oversized "tall-boy" series, his freewheeling image supported by an intense yellow backdrop that is utterly eye-grabbing! But as highly coveted as his rookie card is with advanced collectors, high-grade specimens remain difficult to find due to condition and centering issues. The offered Namath rookie has avoided the usual pitfalls and has earned the designation of NM/MT 8 as determined by PSA. Far and away the most frequently submitted card from the entire set, this particular example received the lofty grade by virtue of three borderline MINT corners along with bright, problem-free surfaces and a bone-white frame. With just 6 graded higher by PSA from just short of 1,000 submissions, this beauty is a signature piece that will define any elite football card collection.