"1972 Topps #210 Fred Biletnikoff HOF Raiders WR Super Bowl MVP VG-EX Vintage"

"Description

You're looking at an increasingly scarce piece of Raiders history - the 1972 Topps Fred Biletnikoff card #210 in exceptional condition! This vintage treasure captures the Hall of Fame wide receiver during his absolute prime.

The iconic yellow-bordered design of the 1972 Topps set creates the perfect frame for one of football's most reliable receivers of all time. This classic image shows Biletnikoff demonstrating his legendary hands that made him the Super Bowl XI MVP!

As sophisticated collectors know, cards featuring Hall of Fame players from the early 1970s are experiencing unprecedented demand as the vintage market continues to mature. The window to acquire these gems at reasonable prices is rapidly closing!

This card captures Biletnikoff at the height of his powers after leading the entire NFL in receptions during the 1971 season. The back documents his breaking of the all-time Raiders reception record, a pivotal moment in franchise history.

The historical significance of this card cannot be overstated - it features a cornerstone player from the legendary Raiders dynasty that would go on to dominate the 1970s NFL landscape. These vintage Raiders cards are becoming increasingly difficult to find in any condition!

Condition

This card is in remarkable Very Good to Excellent condition - truly outstanding preservation for a card over 50 years old! The notorious yellow borders, which typically show significant wear and chipping, remain impressively intact.

The corners display minimal wear, retaining much of their original sharpness - a true rarity for cards from this vintage set which typically suffer from significant corner damage after decades of storage.

The edges are clean with minimal whitening, showing none of the typical excessive wear or roughness so common with 1972 Topps football cards. This level of edge preservation is increasingly difficult to find.

Centering is quite good with only a slight off-center bias - far better than typically found in the notoriously poorly centered 1972 Topps production run. Many examples from this set suffer from extreme centering issues.

The surface retains excellent color vibrancy with minimal surface wear. The black of Biletnikoff's Raiders jersey remains rich and unfaded - a problem area that often deteriorates on lesser examples.

The card back is clean and fully readable, with all statistical information intact and legible. The cartoon illustration remains clear and appealing with good color retention.

Card Details

• Player: Fred Biletnikoff - Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1988

• Position: Wide Receiver (WR)

• Team: Oakland Raiders

• Card Number: #210

• Year: 1972

• Set: Topps Football

• Special Feature: Features future Super Bowl XI MVP

• Career Highlights: 6× Pro Bowl, 4× First-team All-Pro, Super Bowl champion and MVP

• Legacy: The Biletnikoff Award is given annually to college football's top receiver

• Historical Significance: Key member of the Raiders dynasty teams of the 1970s

Rarity

The 1972 Topps Football set is becoming increasingly difficult to find in acceptable condition, particularly due to the notorious yellow borders that show even the slightest wear and damage.

Hall of Fame player cards from this era continue to appreciate at rates far exceeding common players, with Biletnikoff being among the most reliable and celebrated wide receivers in NFL history. His status as a football legend ensures ongoing demand.

With each passing year, the supply of vintage cards from this era continues to diminish as cards are lost, damaged, or permanently sealed in graded slabs in long-term collections.

The 1972 set holds particular significance for vintage football collectors as it captures an important transitional period in NFL history following the AFL-NFL merger and the dawn of the modern football era.

Raiders team collectors take note - vintage Hall of Fame players from the team's 1970s dynasty years are experiencing significant price increases as collectors recognize their historical significance.

Collector's Note

The market for vintage football cards featuring Hall of Fame players has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, with well-preserved examples commanding unprecedented premiums. Biletnikoff cards in particular have seen significant value increases as collectors recognize his historical importance.

Savvy collectors understand that the combination of Hall of Fame status, Super Bowl MVP credentials, and the iconic Raiders connection creates a perfect storm of collectibility that ensures long-term appreciation.

This is potentially your ONLY CHANCE to own this increasingly elusive 1972 Topps Fred Biletnikoff card in such impressive condition! As graded population reports continue to stabilize, the truly exceptional examples are being locked away in long-term collections.

The investment potential for Hall of Fame receivers continues to show exceptional growth as the market matures and collectors gain deeper appreciation for the legends who defined their positions before the modern passing era.

This card represents the absolute centerpiece for any serious vintage football collection, Raiders team collection, wide receiver specialist collection, or Hall of Fame player showcase. It documents a pivotal season for one of the NFL's greatest legends.

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Don't Wait - Act Now!

The window of opportunity to acquire vintage Hall of Fame cards from this era in respectable condition continues to narrow as more collectors recognize their historical significance and long-term investment potential.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of Raiders history featuring the man who would go on to become Super Bowl XI MVP and have college football's premier wide receiver award named in his honor before it disappears into another collection for decades!"

 _gsrx_vers_1715 (GS 9.9.2 (1715))

Condition: Ungraded

Item specifics

Offered by Gosla Antiques & Collectibles, purveyors of antiquities, curiosities and collectible wares. Dispatched from Pennsylvania, United States, with tracking.