Gale Sayers was a standout running back for the Chicago Bears from the mid-1960s to the early 1970s. During his short, but successful NFL career, Sayers was a dominant runner, who would later become the youngest inductee ever elected to the Hall of Fame. His 1966 Philadelphia rookie card, printed by a gum company, is a very popular card amongst collectors. Along with the rookie card of his young Bears' teammate, Dick Butkus, the 1966 Philadelphia Gale Sayers is one of the two keys to the set.
The low population number sallow this popular card to demand very high prices. At auction, examples of this card graded at PSA 9, which is considered mint, routinely sell 
for more than $2,000. There are, however, fewer than 30 such examples, so buyers really have to ante up if they wish to own one. Those graded at PSA 8 usually sell for around $500, even though they are just one grade lower. Minute differences in condition often translate to large differences in value. Watch also for SGC graded cards, which can sometimes be purchased at a slightly lower price level.
Cards at higher grades are far scarcer, but they also cost much more, making them somewhat risky if you don't do your research. Examine recently completed sales of cards graded at the same level to determine what a good value for the card would be. Lower grades are more common and cheaper, but are not likely to accumulate as much value as the higher grades. Either choice, however, leaves an investor with the possibility for reward.
With the higher grades, auction is a major asset. Although most examples of this card at PSA 9 sell for around $2,000, some have sold for as high $2,700, thus illustrating an easy $700 potential profit. In addition, all grades will increase in value over time, which will equate to profit if the owner chooses to sell. His Hall of Fame status, the popularity of the Bears' franchise and the relative few high grade examples make the 1966 Philadelphia Gale Sayers a solid investment.
| 1966 Philadelphia #38 Gale Sayers Bears HOF RC Rookie PSA 6 EX-MT CENTERED | |
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| 1966 Philadelphia Gum #38 - Gale Sayers (RC) - PSA 8 - Chicago Bears HoF Rookie | |
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| 1966 Philadelphia Football #38 Gale Sayers Rookie Card PSA 8.5 | |
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| 1966 Philadelphia - Bears - #38 - Gale Sayers - Rookie HOF - PSA 6 - 21393302 | |
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| 1966 Topps #38 Philadelphia Gale Sayers Chicago Bears PSA VG-EX 4 | |
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| 1966 Philadelphia Gum Gale Sayers Chicago Bears #38 PSA 7 NM | |
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| 1966 Philadelphia Gum #38 - Gale Sayers (RC) - SGC 70 - Chicago Bears HoF Rookie | |
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| 1966 Philadelphia #39 Gale Sayers, Chicago Bears play card PSA 8 NMMT | |
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| 1966 Philadelphia FB #38 Gale Sayers Rookie SGC 20 Fair | |
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