Need some advice from football collectors

[cbrandtw]

I have been collecting baseball for 25+ years and have just recently decided to add A major RC from the other major sports.

I've already picked up a PSA 7 1979 OPC Gretzky. I'm in the market for a PSA 8 1986 Fleer Jordan. Now I just can't decide on what RC to pick up in PSA form in football.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

 

[mstng99tim]

I would go with either a Jim Brown or Walter Payton.

 

[TomMurry]

I have been collecting baseball for 25+ years and have just recently decided to add A major RC from the other major sports.

I've already picked up a PSA 7 1979 OPC Gretzky. I'm in the market for a PSA 8 1986 Fleer Jordan. Now I just can't decide on what RC to pick up in PSA form in football.

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thanks

Unitas or Payton

 

[gt2590]

Depends, have a Favorite team?

Otherwise, a Joe Montana high-greade PSA would look nice I bet. No idea on PopReports though...

 

[Zeeck]

Payton

 

[Brad]

since you said Gretzky and Jordan, the first thought in my head would be Payton ... for what that is worth

 

[stanthemanfan]

After reading his bio I'm sold on Charlie Trippi, WW2 vet and what a pro career. Might want to get his auto also since he turns 90 in a few days.
1948 Bowman #17 in PSA8 SMR price is a very reasonable $325.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charley_Trippi

 

[cbrandtw]

Thanks for the input so far guys. My first thought was Montana since that was the era I grew up in (I'm 39). Gretzky and Jordan are considered the best ever in their respective sports. I'm still undecided. What card would you have to have as a football collector?

So far it's:

Payton- 3
Montana- 1
Trippi- 1
Brown- 1/2
Unitas- 1/2

 

[bosoxgeneral]

Payton

 

[roundtree34]

barry sanders

 

[hofmichael]

I would go with the Jim Brown rookie.If you are trying to stick with your era than Payton or Montana.

 

[PhillyPuckNut]

Payton, Montana, or Barry Sanders.

 

[rehmus]

id go with barry sanders, too. all of the suggestions have been ok.

love the vote for trippi. go dawgs!

 

[deceptikon1978]

A Montana would probably be a little better fit with the Gretzky and Jordan but you can't go wrong with a Payton RC.

 

[Rocketman12]

1986 Topps Jerry Rice RC

 

[cbrandtw]

Keep the input coming. Here's the latest update.

Payton- 4.83
Montana- 2.33
Sanders- 2.33
Brown- 1.5
Rice- 1
Trippi- 1
Unitas- 1

 

[miguelcabrera]

rice

 

[gt2590]

A Montana would probably be a little better fit with the Gretzky and Jordan but you can't go wrong with a Payton RC.

Exactly! And he went to ND!

Oh wait... :lol:

 

[stanthemanfan]

Just curious if you made a decision. I also agree if you are talking modern cards that a Montana would be a great choice.

 

[FATBABY]

I honestly believe if you have the fundage ($$$$), that a nicely graded Payton RC would be the best way to go!

1. Payton
2. Montana or Rice
3. Rich Gannon Fleer RC <---- Got a 9.5 for ya for the right price! LOL!

#3 was a joke by the way.