December 1, 2016: Sports & Americana Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/1/2016
This lot offers seven signed football cards from the 1970s of guys who died way too early. The list includes: John Leypoldt signed 1974 Topps No. 288 (2 in SGC holders); Joe Scibelli signed 1975 Topps No. 386 (PSA/DNA); JV Cain signed 1977 Topps No. 504 (PSA/DNA); Troy Archer signed 1977 Topps No. 258 (PSA/DNA); Greg Latta signed 1977 Topps No. 439 (PSA/DNA); Boobie Clark signed 1977 Topps No. 411 (PSA/DNA); and Rufus Mayes signed 1977 Topps No. 28 (PSA/DNA). Cain died of congenital heart failure, brought out by working out in extreme heat during training camp at Lindenwood College in St. Charles, Mo. on his birthday in 1979. Archer was killed in an auto accident during training camp in 1979.
Tougher Deceased Signed 1970s Football Cards (8) with Troy Archer, JV Cain
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