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1976 Topps Walter Payton #148
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The 1976 Topps #148 represents the definitive rookie card of Chicago Bears legend Walter Payton. Graded GEM MT 10 by PSA, this example stands at the highest condition grade awarded by the service. According to PSA population data, 56 copies have achieved this GEM MT 10 designation, establishing this piece as an investment-grade vintage asset and a cornerstone for a high-end football card collection.
As the sole recognized rookie card for "Sweetness," the 1976 Topps issue captures Payton at the start of a career that produced the 1977 NFL MVP award, nine Pro Bowl appearances, a Super Bowl XX title, and a 1993 induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Mid-1970s Topps football cards are susceptible to off-center cuts, print defects, and corner wear, making top-grade specimens challenging to acquire in the modern market.Show more
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