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July 5, 2015 by rmueller

1976 Topps Walter Payton Rookie Card Rising in Value

1976 Topps Walter Payton Rookie Card Rising in Value

Walter Payton played for the Chicago Bears for 13 seasons, during which he would dominate the league and become one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. He won both a NFL MVP award and a Super Bowl during his career.  Those memories are just some of the reasons why the 1976 Topps Walter Payton rookie card is very popular among collectors.  In fact, it’s not a stretch to say it’s among the top five most in-demand cards of the modern era.

Payton was a hot prospect out of Jackson State but few could have predicted the greatness to come.  His debut came in 1975 but unlike today, Topps didn’t produce a player’s first trading card until the year following his debut.

Because football cards weren’t extremely popular in 1976, they weren’t printed in massive quantities like cards often were in the 1980s and 90s.  High grade Payton rookie cards aren’t difficult to locate but his popularity with fans and collectors keeps prices strong and the card has been trending upward fairly dramatically.

In October 2014, a PSA 10 1976 Topps Payton sold for more than $10,000 on eBay. Those graded at PSA 9 have been bringing $700-$1,000 at auction, while NM/MT 8 examples are more readily available and sell for $300-400. More than ten times as many Payton rookies have received the PSA grade of 9 than 10, which accounts for the extreme disparity.

Centering is sometimes an issue with pre-1990s football cards but generally that isn’t a problem with most Payton rookies.

There are some ungraded examples, especially in lower grades, and those can often be purchased for under $100.  If you’re in it for the long haul, however, an authenticated, graded Walter Payton rookie card is your best bet for eventual re-sale, not to mention the security it provides.

The Payton rookie card was issued in an era when collectors occasionally saved boxes or even cases or discovered them in old stores or dealer stock and unopened 1976 Topps cello packs can be found on eBay with some featuring Payton on the front.  These often sell for hundreds of dollars depending on grade with packs that show Payton bringing much more.

The 1976 Topps Walter Payton is a great potential investment but still within reach of collectors who simply want the peace of mind that goes with owning a graded card.  Check the live links below to find professionally graded Payton rookie cards at a level that’s best for your budget.

1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 8 NM-MT 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 8 NM-MT
32 bids - Price: $2,025.00 - Watchers: 95
Item #402695972088
1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton Rookie PSA 7 NM Chicago Bears 1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton Rookie PSA 7 NM Chicago Bears
47 bids - Price: $860.00 - Watchers: 86
Item #393137747217
1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 7 NRMT 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 7 NRMT
41 bids - Price: $560.00 - Watchers: 85
Item #402695972086
1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 8 NM-MT 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 8 NM-MT
39 bids - Price: $1,775.01 - Watchers: 81
Item #353390362399
1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 7 NRMT 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 7 NRMT
33 bids - Price: $787.00 - Watchers: 66
Item #143951077482
1976 Topps Walter Payton #148 PSA 8 NM-MT 1976 Topps Walter Payton #148 PSA 8 NM-MT
30 bids - Price: $1,900.00 - Watchers: 58
Item #265058854232
1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 5 EX (PWCC-S) 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 5 EX (PWCC-S)
24 bids - Price: $525.00 - Watchers: 55
Item #353390362287
1976 Topps Walter Payton #148 Rookie Football Card MINT PSA 9, Da Bears! 1976 Topps Walter Payton #148 Rookie Football Card MINT PSA 9, Da Bears!
8 bids - Price: $5,300.00 - Watchers: 47
Item #154341605626
1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton PSA NM 7 *2230 1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton PSA NM 7 *2230
17 bids - Price: $380.00 - Watchers: 39
Item #363301453350
1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton Rookie BVG 6.5 PSA 1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton Rookie BVG 6.5 PSA
43 bids - Price: $390.00 - Watchers: 37
Item #224358143323
1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Rookie Card RC Graded PSA Ex Mint 6 Bears 1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Rookie Card RC Graded PSA Ex Mint 6 Bears
20 bids - Price: $450.00 - Watchers: 33
Item #203285849837
1976 Topps - #148 - Walter Payton - Bears - Rookie HOF - PSA 1.5 1976 Topps - #148 - Walter Payton - Bears - Rookie HOF - PSA 1.5
19 bids - Price: $54.00 - Watchers: 33
Item #294027475673
1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 8 Near Mint/Mint 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 8 Near Mint/Mint
4 bids - Price: $290.00 - Watchers: 30
Item #303897733444
1976 Topps #148 - Walter Payton - SGC 6.0 - Rookie Card - Freshly Graded 1976 Topps #148 - Walter Payton - SGC 6.0 - Rookie Card - Freshly Graded
11 bids - Price: $355.00 - Watchers: 29
Item #184669266790
1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Chicago Bears RC Rookie HOF PSA 1 Poor 1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Chicago Bears RC Rookie HOF PSA 1 Poor
11 bids - Price: $67.00 - Watchers: 26
Item #383975031974
1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Chicago Bears RC Rookie HOF PSA 4 VG-EX 1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Chicago Bears RC Rookie HOF PSA 4 VG-EX
11 bids - Price: $51.00 - Watchers: 26
Item #383975032300
1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton Rookie Card, SGC 5 1976 Topps #148 Walter Payton Rookie Card, SGC 5
11 bids - Price: $255.27 - Watchers: 22
Item #203284862285
1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Chicago Bears RC Rookie HOF PSA 7 NM 1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Chicago Bears RC Rookie HOF PSA 7 NM
3 bids - Price: $460.00 - Watchers: 21
Item #224361807876
1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 7 NRMT 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 7 NRMT
15 bids - Price: $580.00 - Watchers: 18
Item #154343416106
Walter Payton 1976 Topps Rookie. Graded SGC 7 Near Mint. Walter Payton 1976 Topps Rookie. Graded SGC 7 Near Mint.
2 bids - Price: $207.50 - Watchers: 8
Item #383966269459
1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 8 NM-MT 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PSA 8 NM-MT
0 bids - Price: $999.99 - Watchers: 6
Item #333900716243
Walter Payton 1976 Topps Rookie Card #148 PSA 9 (OC)  MINT!! (BIGJ’S) Walter Payton 1976 Topps Rookie Card #148 PSA 9 (OC) MINT!! (BIGJ’S)
0 bids - Price: $3,499.99 - Watchers: 5
Item #124586636230
1976 TOPPS WALTER PAYTON ROOKIE CARD PSA 5 1976 TOPPS WALTER PAYTON ROOKIE CARD PSA 5
0 bids - Price: $400.00 - Watchers: 3
Item #164722954591
1976 Topps #148  WALTER PAYTON  Rookie RC   Graded  SGC 70  5.5  EX+ VERY NICE!! 1976 Topps #148 WALTER PAYTON Rookie RC Graded SGC 70 5.5 EX+ VERY NICE!!
0 bids - Price: $425.00 - Watchers: 3
Item #313431633738
1976 Topps Walter Payton Rookie #148 BVG 7.5...PSA crossover? 1976 Topps Walter Payton Rookie #148 BVG 7.5...PSA crossover?
0 bids - Price: $1,250.00 - Watchers: 2
Item #333899431717
1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Chicago Bears RC Rookie HOF PSA 4 VG-EX 1976 Topps Football #148 Walter Payton Chicago Bears RC Rookie HOF PSA 4 VG-EX
0 bids - Price: $475.00 - Watchers: 2
Item #333899518196
🏈1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PRO 9 MINT- Possible PSA 9🏈 🏈1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC #148 PRO 9 MINT- Possible PSA 9🏈
0 bids - Price: $2,999.99 - Watchers: 2
Item #373470355534
1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC 148  9.5 GEM MINT CENTERED PSA Cross 1976 Topps Football Walter Payton ROOKIE RC 148 9.5 GEM MINT CENTERED PSA Cross
0 bids - Price: $1,599.99 - Watchers: 1
Item #284195841277
1976 Topps Walter Payton RC #148 PSA 8 - Bears 1976 Topps Walter Payton RC #148 PSA 8 - Bears
0 bids - Price: $3,250.00 - Watchers:
Item #164716717090

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