November 18, 2021: Fall Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2021
Unitas’ first NFL career pass was intercepted and returned for a touchdown. From that moment on, Unitas’ passes found the Baltimore end zone on a regular basis. Unitas’ legend was cemented during “The Greatest Game Ever Played,” the 1958 NFL Championship. After guiding the Colts to a tying field goal at the end of regulation, Unitas engineered an 80-yard touchdown drive on the first possession of the first Sudden Death Overtime game in NFL history. As the game continued, prime time TV audiences watched the contest as they tuned in to see their normal Sunday night programming, which was pre-empted by the late running game. Unitas’ performance over the fabled Giants defense helped the NFL gain footing in a baseball dominated world. This one is acceptable centering and several light creases resulting in a SGC 1.5 grade.
1957 Topps Johnny Unitas RC No. 138 SGC 1.5
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