1956 Topps Football Complete Set (120)

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/19/2020

This is a complete set of the fabled 1956 Topps Football issue, the company’s inaugural mainstream NFL effort, a 2 5/8-by-3 5/8-inch classic that remains a starting point for countless football collections across the country. This offering presents in Very Good to Ex-Mt condition, with many of the cards below that range (33) saddled with a Fair designation from relatively unobtrusive pinholes. With its bold, vivid colors and striking design, it offers a spectacular presentation of the legendary figures who populated the rough-and-tumble National Football League in the mid-1950’s. Overall, it comes out to 20 percent Ex-Mt, 27 percent Excellent, 15 percent VG-Ex, 10 percent Very Good or Good, 23 percent Fair. Here’s the breakdown: Ex-Mt (23) – No. 5, 10, 11 Blanda, 24, 31, 40 Eagles, 41 Brown, 50 McElhenny o/c, 57, 62, 65, 69, 71 Jones, 74 Nomellini o/c, 77 Conerly, 81, 84, 94 m/c, 99, 100, 105 McCormack, 108 and 111: Excellent (31) – No. 2, 4, 15, 27, 33, 34, 38, 39, 47 George RC, 49, 59, 64, 67, 70, 72, 75, 76, 79 Forester, 82, 83, 85, 87 Stautner, 93, 95, 96, 98, 107, 109, 112, 118 and 120 o/c; VG-Ex (20) – No. 13 Janowicz PSA 4, No. 21, 25, 26, 28 Bednarik, 35, 37, 43, 51, 52, 58 Matson PSA 4, 60 Moore PSA 4, 63 Steelers, 73, 86 Tittle, 88, 91, 110 Perry, 115 and 117; Very Good (12) – No. 1 LeBaron PSA 3, No. 16, 19, 22 Cardinals, 23, 36 Donovan, 45 Browns, 46, 48 Colts, 54, 97 and 106; Good (3) – No. 7 Packers, 103 and 113 Giants; Fair (27) – No. 6 Van Brocklin, 8 Creekmur, 9 Groza, 12 Ameche, 14, 17 Tunnell, 18 Younger, 20 Christiansen, 30, 32, 42 Fears, 44 Schmidt, 55, 56, 61 Redskins, 66, 68, 78 Hirsch, 80, 90, 92 Lions, 101 Grier, 102, 104, 114 Rams, 116 Layne and 119 Bears; and Poor (3): No. 29, 53 Gifford and 89.