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1981 Topps Joe Montana #216
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This 1981 Topps Joe Montana rookie card, card #216, is graded Gem Mint 10 by PSA. Representing a blue-chip sports card asset, this rookie card is one of just 115 examples to earn this highest grade from the grading service. Due to the condition-sensitive nature of the 1981 Topps football set—which features delicate green-inked borders susceptible to chipping on the front and fragile paper stock on the reverse—finding an example preserved in Gem Mint condition is extremely difficult for collectors.
The 1981 Topps football set represents an era-defining release in the hobby, famously anchored by this definitive rookie card. Montana's historic legacy with the San Francisco 49ers includes four Super Bowl titles, three Super Bowl MVP awards, and two NFL MVP selections, culminating in his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in 2000. This registry-grade card offers a cornerstone opportunity for the most advanced sports card portfolios.Show more
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Sold on AuctionsAug 20, 2026
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