Lot # 1: 1961 Topps Dice Game Brooks Robinson SGC EX/NM 6 - Highest Graded Example!

The finest 1961 Topps Dice Game of any player graded by SGC, by a full grading tier! Over several decades of trading card history, in addition to releasing highly prized flagship issues, The Topps Company, Inc. sought to break new ground by introducing a variety of product lines to young collectors. Found in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials, these “test” issues were released on a national or regional basis to varying degrees of success. Once an obscure footnote in hobby history, these extremely limited sets found an enthusiastic new audience with the hobby’s collecting “boom” in recent decades. While Topps released several dozen “test” products through traditional means at storefronts or other retailers, a select few never reached the public at all. Enter the 1961 Topps Dice Game set, an 18-card release featuring an even split of star players from each league. The black-and-white issue features engaging action poses on a standard-sized cardboard format. The black text backs present a variety of game scenarios when certain dice combinations are rolled. Absent is copyright and trademark information, lending credence to the notion that the cards were distributed informally. As such, any card from this mysterious issue is extremely rare. Graded EX/NM 6 by SGC. Huggins & Scott Auctions proudly presents the offered 1961 Topps Dice Game example of Baltimore Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. The population data from PSA and SGC paints a clear picture of how difficult it is to find any card from this set. SGC Population Data: 11 total graded from the set with 4 total Brooks Robinson (one SGC EX/NM 6, one SGC VG/EX+ 4.5, one SGC POOR 1, one SGC Authentic). PSA Population Data: 25 total graded from the set with 2 total Brooks Robinson (one PSA VG-EX 4, one PSA POOR 1). This black-and-white batting pose of “The Human Vacuum Cleaner” showcases the third baseman admiring a high fly ball against a ballpark setting. The corners are strong with off-white edges and crystal clear surface registration. The game reverse is problem-free. With a total population of 6 and legions of #5 die-hards throughout the hobby, this near impossible Brooks Robinson is truly a “once in a collecting lifetime” opportunity!