This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/27/2010
Synonymous with Jim Brown’s virtually unanimous standing as the greatest running back to ever carry a football is this breathtaking PSA”Mint 9” Topps rookie card of the immortal Cleveland Hall of Famer. Simply stated, they are both the “best of the rest” with Brown’s football legacy and this offering’s “pop” chart status unsurpassed within their field. Consider that over 1,600 Jim Brown rookie cards have been encapsulated by the prestigious PSA grading company with a mere 4 other copies at this plateau and NONE graded higher! Red Grange, Bronco Nagurski, Walter Payton, Emmitt Smith, Barry Sanders, etc.; name them all and as most football historians agree, they all fall short in comparison to the legendary Jimmy Brown. Arguably the greatest running back that ever played in the NFL, Brown was virtually unstoppable, even with the best defenses keying on him for 60 minutes every Sunday afternoon. It is for this reason that avid football card hobbyists actively pursue his high grade cards, and no card could be more desirable then his ultra sought after 1958 Topps rookie card, with one of the finest existing specimen’s now dangling at your fingertips. There are currently no “gem mint 10” Brown rookies, and after thoroughly scouring this supreme offering, don’t hold your breath waiting for one to appear! Only the 60/40 “side to side” centering may have truly prevented this card from achieving the exalted gem mint 10 grade. Every other technical aspect of the card easily complies with the ultra strict gem mint qualifications starting with an absolutely crystal clear Brown image as he portrays his classic running style that bested a countless number of would be tacklers. Pinpoint corners, blistering sharp edging, dead-on 50/50 vertical centering, blinding white borders and a fine glossy surface complete a near perfect obverse side with the aforementioned 60/40 “right to left” centering the only imperfect characteristic of this 52 year old marvel. The reverse side also doesn’t disappoint with the robust red/orange background and snow white text still retaining all of their original print qualities. Regardless of a “9” or “10” grade, undeniably, this scintillating card has NOT been bested by another 1958 Topps Jim Brown specimen. Advanced PSA Set Registry collectors should exercise their best effort to emulate Jim Brown by seizing this pinnacle offering and score a card collecting touchdown of their own, because with only four other PSA encapsulated cards available at this stratospheric tier, it might be quite some time before the next one comes along!