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January 19, 2013 by Eamonn Donlyn

Investing in Joe Namath football cards

Investing in Joe Namath football cards

There are no ‘guaranteed’ investments, much less sure things in the football card market.  But if there’s ever been a player that has a great chance of continuing to increase in value for a long time, that player is Joe Namath.  Immensely skilled and wildly popular during his relatively short but brilliant career, Namath was a pivotal player during the transition between the AFL and NFL and ultimate merge.

Broadway Joe’s legendary guarantee and his Jets (AFL) subsequent victory over the Colts (NFL) in the Super Bowl, cemented his name in the history books.  Namath’s 1965 Topps rookie card is one of the most valued around, and albeit expensive for many collectors, well worth the investment.

One of the unique things about the card, is that the picture was actually taken in a hospital, as Namath was recuperating from knee surgery.  ‘Broadway Joe’ discussed the situation in an interview on David Letterman in 2011 (8 minutes or so into the interview).

Clearly, the RC is obviously the gem, but even a PSA 6 or 7 might set you back $1,200-$2,000.  Fear not, great value can be found in ungraded versions, as well as other years.

In addition to his RC, his 1969 Topps card has been a collectors favorite, since that is the season the Jets knocked off the vaunted Colts in Super Bowl III.  Some would make the same argument for his 1968 issue (PSA 9 sold in 2012 for over $1,000), and the reality is that investing in any Namath card from the 60’s or early 70’s is worth oy, especially those graded as a PSA 8 and above.

His 1973 Topps issue has its fair share of fans out there, somewhat strictly due to the photo (right).  Joe’s wearing a wool cap with his name knitted into it, something many of us received from our grandma or aunty over the years (can you imagine the social media backlash if a player today did that?).  Ungraded versions can be had for under $10, while a PSA 8 is in the $50 range and a PSA 9 around $100.  Joe looks cold!

You can collect virtually all of the original vintage Namath cards without much trouble since he played in an era when Topps was really the only game in town.

Also, Topps has released some rare PROOFS from their vault of Namath’s vintage cards (’72 Topps pictured below), which can be a good investment for some, although the re-sell market will depend on finding the right buyer.  You’ll also want to be sure of authenticity before going this route, but can be a nice unique addition to any collection.

Our recommendation would be to stick to the true vintage Joe Namath card market.

1966 TOPPS #96 JOE NAMATH HOF PSA 6 A3031321-749 1966 TOPPS #96 JOE NAMATH HOF PSA 6 A3031321-749
16 bids - Price: $285.00 - Watchers: 30
Item #265059031093
1968 TOPPS #65 JOE NAMATH HOF PSA 8 A3029714-434 1968 TOPPS #65 JOE NAMATH HOF PSA 8 A3029714-434
13 bids - Price: $255.00 - Watchers: 28
Item #265058679057
1972 TOPPS JOE NAMATH JETS #100 VINTAGE FOOTBALL CARD PSA 6 EXCELLENT MINT 1972 TOPPS JOE NAMATH JETS #100 VINTAGE FOOTBALL CARD PSA 6 EXCELLENT MINT
8 bids - Price: $19.50 - Watchers: 25
Item #393140087798
1973 Topps Football Joe Namath #400 PSA 8 NM-MT 1973 Topps Football Joe Namath #400 PSA 8 NM-MT
5 bids - Price: $31.00 - Watchers: 13
Item #224360958476
1970 TOPPS #150 JOE NAMATH HOF PSA 6 A3029616-496 1970 TOPPS #150 JOE NAMATH HOF PSA 6 A3029616-496
18 bids - Price: $32.00 - Watchers: 13
Item #383961956605
2018 Panini Illusions Sam Darnold RC Rookie Joe Namath Jets HOF PSA 10 GEM MINT 2018 Panini Illusions Sam Darnold RC Rookie Joe Namath Jets HOF PSA 10 GEM MINT
11 bids - Price: $17.50 - Watchers: 11
Item #363297744921
1966 JOE NAMATH TOPPS #96 GRADED PSA 7 NM (NEAR MINT) HOF 2nd YEAR 1966 JOE NAMATH TOPPS #96 GRADED PSA 7 NM (NEAR MINT) HOF 2nd YEAR
0 bids - Price: $399.00 - Watchers: 10
Item #284195591804
1969 Topps Joe Namath #100 PSA 3 VG (MK) (CB) 1969 Topps Joe Namath #100 PSA 3 VG (MK) (CB)
12 bids - Price: $22.50 - Watchers: 8
Item #363297603636
1969 Topps Football Joe Namath #100 VGS 10 PRISTINE. HOF  PSA  Recase? 1969 Topps Football Joe Namath #100 VGS 10 PRISTINE. HOF PSA Recase?
1 bids - Price: $75.00 - Watchers: 7
Item #324494471046
1966 TOPPS #96 JOE NAMATH HOF PSA 7 (mc) 46913447 1966 TOPPS #96 JOE NAMATH HOF PSA 7 (mc) 46913447
4 bids - Price: $5.00 - Watchers: 4
Item #133673875203
1971 Topps Joe Namath Graded PSA 8 New York Jets #250 Football Card 1971 Topps Joe Namath Graded PSA 8 New York Jets #250 Football Card
1 bids - Price: $60.00 - Watchers: 4
Item #393144722165
1969 Topps Football Joe Namath #100 PSA 9 (OC) MINT 1969 Topps Football Joe Namath #100 PSA 9 (OC) MINT
0 bids - Price: $299.00 - Watchers: 3
Item #274692515935
1970 Topps Joe Namath #150 PSA 6.5 Label Error 1970 Topps Joe Namath #150 PSA 6.5 Label Error
1 bids - Price: $80.00 - Watchers: 2
Item #114697746225
1972 Topps Joe Namath PSA 7 Mint QB Vintage! Nice! 1972 Topps Joe Namath PSA 7 Mint QB Vintage! Nice!
0 bids - Price: $150.00 - Watchers: 2
Item #154339459509
1967 Topps Joe Namath New York Jets PSA 8 football card OC 1967 Topps Joe Namath New York Jets PSA 8 football card OC
0 bids - Price: $200.00 - Watchers: 2
Item #393137714062
1977 Topps #219   NEW YORK JETS  Joe Namath Team Checklist  PSA Graded NM-MT 8 1977 Topps #219 NEW YORK JETS Joe Namath Team Checklist PSA Graded NM-MT 8
0 bids - Price: $11.95 - Watchers: 1
Item #265062753730
Joe Namath 2016 Classics Canton Collection Jersey Swatch PSA 10 Pop 1 of 1 Jets Joe Namath 2016 Classics Canton Collection Jersey Swatch PSA 10 Pop 1 of 1 Jets
0 bids - Price: $399.00 - Watchers:
Item #114700769840
Joe Namath 🔥🏈 PSA 7 NM 1996 Topps 1972 Reprint Refractor #9 🏈🔥 New York Jets Joe Namath 🔥🏈 PSA 7 NM 1996 Topps 1972 Reprint Refractor #9 🏈🔥 New York Jets
0 bids - Price: $16.95 - Watchers:
Item #133673633997
1972 TOPPS #100 JOE NAMATH CARD / PSA 9 OC 1972 TOPPS #100 JOE NAMATH CARD / PSA 9 OC
0 bids - Price: $299.95 - Watchers:
Item #143956245352
1971 Topps # 250 JOE NAMATH  PSA 7 NM  New York Jets ""Nice Centering"" 1971 Topps # 250 JOE NAMATH PSA 7 NM New York Jets ""Nice Centering""
0 bids - Price: $349.99 - Watchers:
Item #154340462885
1970 Topps #150 JOE NAMATH PSA 7.0 NM 1970 JOE NAMATH PSA 7.0 NM NEAR MINT! HOF 1970 Topps #150 JOE NAMATH PSA 7.0 NM 1970 JOE NAMATH PSA 7.0 NM NEAR MINT! HOF
0 bids - Price: $199.99 - Watchers:
Item #174650727244
2007 Donruss Elite Throwback Threads - Prime JOE NAMATH (ONLY 7/15)..PSA 9 MINT! 2007 Donruss Elite Throwback Threads - Prime JOE NAMATH (ONLY 7/15)..PSA 9 MINT!
0 bids - Price: $99.99 - Watchers:
Item #184675725859
1971 Topps Game Cards Joe Namath #3 PSA 7 New York Jets 1971 Topps Game Cards Joe Namath #3 PSA 7 New York Jets
0 bids - Price: $35.00 - Watchers:
Item #203285910231
1971 Topps Joe Namath Card PSA 4 Nice Card 1971 Topps Joe Namath Card PSA 4 Nice Card
0 bids - Price: $50.00 - Watchers:
Item #233902055714
1989 PRO SET #25 JOE NAMATH (ANNOUNCER) *PSA MINT 9 *SHARP* *KGC-14547 1989 PRO SET #25 JOE NAMATH (ANNOUNCER) *PSA MINT 9 *SHARP* *KGC-14547
0 bids - Price: $19.98 - Watchers:
Item #363301056895
1989 PRO SET #25 JOE NAMATH (ANNOUNCER) *PSA MINT 9 *SHARP* *KGC-14549 1989 PRO SET #25 JOE NAMATH (ANNOUNCER) *PSA MINT 9 *SHARP* *KGC-14549
0 bids - Price: $16.88 - Watchers:
Item #363303049825
2008 TOPPS NFL DYNASTIES FOOTBALL #LG LC GREENWOOD PSA 7 KGC-33469 2008 TOPPS NFL DYNASTIES FOOTBALL #LG LC GREENWOOD PSA 7 KGC-33469
0 bids - Price: $8.48 - Watchers:
Item #402705548601
1989 PRO SET #25 JOE NAMATH (ANNOUNCER) *PSA MINT 9 *SHARP* *KGC-14548 1989 PRO SET #25 JOE NAMATH (ANNOUNCER) *PSA MINT 9 *SHARP* *KGC-14548
0 bids - Price: $16.88 - Watchers:
Item #402710048190
1989 PRO SET #25 JOE NAMATH (ANNOUNCER) *PSA MINT 9 *SHARP* *KGC-14546 1989 PRO SET #25 JOE NAMATH (ANNOUNCER) *PSA MINT 9 *SHARP* *KGC-14546
0 bids - Price: $16.88 - Watchers:
Item #402710048537

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