Sterling 1956 Topps Football near set of (119/120) cards plus both checklists with (97) signed. The autographs average (“8-9”) strength and are placed on primarily (GD to VG) surfaces. Missing only #47 George RC for completion. Several cards are graced with additional PSA/DNA flips. Highlights include:
Auction LOA from JSA: (34 cards) with #1 Carson SP, #8 Creekmur, #9 Groza, #11 Blanda, #12 Ameche, #17 Tunnell (d.1975), #18 Younger, #26 49ers Team/Nomellini/Perry, #28 Bednarik (HOF 67), #29 K. Rote, #36 Donovan, #40 Eagles Team/Bednarik, #42 Fears, #44 Schmidt RC, #45 Browns Team signed by (6) with P. Brown/McCormack/Noll, #48 Colts Team Signed by (3) with Berry (HOF 73), Marchetti/L. Moore (HOF 75, JSA cert card), #49 LeBaron SP, #50 McElhenny, #51 Marchibroda, #58 Matson SP, #60 L. Moore RC SP (HOF 75), #63 Steelers Team/D. Rooney (JSA cert), #72 Mutscheller, #74 Nomellini, #77 Conerly, #78 Hirsch, #86 Tittle, #87 Stautner, #92 Lions Team/Stautner, #101 Grier RC, #105 McCormack, #116 Layne (scribbling on back), #119 Bears Team signed by (5), #120 Vessels RC;
Not Auction LOA but Presumed Authentic: (63 cards) with #20 Christiansen, #30 Richter;
Unsigned: (24 cards, average GD to VG) with #6 Van Brocklin (GD), #13 Janowicz SP (VG), #22 Cardinals Team SP (GD), #41 R. Brown RC (GD), #53 Gifford (GD), #61 Redskins Team SP (FR), #71 S. Jones RC (VG-EX), #110 Perry (VG), NNO CL (marked), NNO Contest 10/4 (FR, reverse writing)
Opening Bid $250.