(LOT 254)
1966 Topps #96 Joe Namath PSA 8.5 NM-MT+
PACK-FRESH BROADWAY JOE!!! Piggybacking off of Joe Namath's 1965 rookie card, the Topps Co. issued an imposing 1966 Topps #96 Broadway Joe subject, presented here in a spectacular PSA 8.5 holder. One of only 12 examples at this lofty tier, of the 1,300+ PSA encapsulated copies, a meager 12 specimens have been graded higher! It's no secret that Joe Namath changed professional football forever when his guaranteed upset victory over the heavily favorite Baltimore Colts in the 1969 Super Bowl III turned the startled football world upside down. While his lifetime statistics fall short of other HOF quarterbacks, his clothesline passes that seemingly moved at the speed of light and captivating persona place his collectibles near the top of the gridiron market. Substantiating the seldom-surfacing 8.5 assessment is a sparkling image of Joe Willie as he prepares to unleash another tight spiral TD pass, atypical near-perfect brown borders, pinpoint corners and pack-fresh surfaces. The only negligible imperfection is an ever-so-slight off-registration of Namath's hallowed portrait pose, as enthusiasts are well aware, it is the world-class 8.5 assessment that truly steals the show for this remarkable Namath memento!

MIN BID $750
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