(LOT 105)
1965 Topps #122 Joe Namath SP Rookie PSA 7.5 NM+
BROADWAY JOE ROOKIE!!!... Broadway Joe may not be among the NFL leaders statistically, but Joe Namath's impact on the game is historic, securing his place as a bona fide football hero. From his first appearance on an AFL football field, Namath captured the attention of the sports world with his flamboyant lifestyle and powerful right arm that produced 173 touchdown passes, though none during his dynamic Super Bowl III performance. Upsetting the virtually unbeatable Baltimore Colts 16-7 in Super Bowl III and ending the NFL's dominance over the then-perceived inferior AFL, Joe Willie cemented his place in Canton as the Jets pulled off the impossible. It was this sole victory that led to the eventual merging of AFC and NFC conferences into one solitary National Football League. One of the most significant gridiron rookie cards belongs to Joe Willie Namath, with his incredible 1965 Topps inaugural subject presented here in a breathtaking PSA 7.5 NM+ holder!

Locating high-grade 1965 Topps Namath subjects revealing excellent centering is truly a painstaking chore and this extraordinary Broadway Joe Rookie represents the pinnacle of football card collecting. Most of the technical attributes of this rookie card gem are consistent with its assessment, with the ultra-popular image exhibiting immaculate clarity and contrast. Namath's quintessential pose is set against a nearly flawless radiant yellow-hued background. The classic image exhibits excellent positioning and no obvious tilt between four white borders, four pinpoint corners, with only a hint of partiality towards the lower left edge. Additional museum-worthy qualities include immaculate surfaces and crystal-clear clarity.

MIN BID $3,500
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