(LOT 1619)
1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton Rookie PSA 9 MINT
MINT PAYTON ROOKIE!!! This outstanding PSA 9 MINT 1976 Topps Walter Payton Rookie joins other highly coveted gridiron inaugural cards such as Nagurski, Unitas, Brown, Namath, Montana and Brady as one of the hobby's most iconic cardboard collectables. For 13 incredible seasons (1975-1987), Payton was the apple of the Windy City's eye, captivating Chicago's zealous fans to the tune of 16,726 rushing yards and 110 touchdowns while leading the Bears to their only Super Bowl victory in January 1986. A member of Pro-Football's illustrious HOF, he was loved by an adoring gridiron nation, and his tragic death at the tender age of 45 due to a rare liver disease sent shockwaves throughout the NFL circuit. Dubbed by Mike Ditka as the greatest player he ever coached as well as being the consummate team player, one of Walter Payton's all-time favorite quotes was "we are stronger together than we are alone", and this pack-fresh offering truly stands as the perfect testament to his unparalleled legacy!

MIN BID $1,500
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