1972 Topps #223 Dick Gordon Chicago Bears 2 TIME Pro Bowl 1,000 Yard WR Vintage

"Description

You're viewing an increasingly scarce 1972 Topps card featuring Chicago Bears two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Dick Gordon! This vintage treasure captures an elite NFL receiver at his absolute peak.

The distinctive blue borders that frame the 1972 Topps football cards are notoriously condition-sensitive, making well-preserved examples increasingly difficult to locate in today's market. Most have been damaged or discarded over the past 50+ years!

This card showcases Dick Gordon immediately following his incredible 1970 season when he exploded for 71 receptions, 1,026 yards and an astounding 13 touchdowns! The card specifically highlights this remarkable achievement on the back.

Gordon was at the absolute pinnacle of his career when this card was released, having earned back-to-back Pro Bowl selections in 1970 and 1971. This timing makes the card particularly significant for serious Bears collectors.

The classic blue-bordered design perfectly frames this Bears standout who broke five different team statistical categories during his seven-year tenure with Chicago. His record-breaking achievements are specifically documented on this historic card.

Chicago Bears cards continue to command premium collector interest regardless of era due to the team's storied history and massive international fanbase. The competition for vintage Bears cards grows more intense with each passing season.

As demand for vintage football cards continues its upward trajectory, well-preserved examples from the 1970s featuring Pro Bowl players are becoming increasingly difficult to locate. Many cards from this era were played with, pinned to walls, or simply discarded by their original owners.

Condition

This card presents in honest Good to Very Good condition - a genuine survivor from an era when cards were actively collected and traded by young football fans. Many examples have been lost to time entirely!

The corners show wear and slight rounding consistent with its age, giving it the authentic character that only comes from a genuine vintage card. No modern reprint could replicate this authentic patina of history!

Some edge wear is present on the blue border - an extremely common condition issue with the notoriously fragile colored borders of the 1972 Topps cards. Finding examples without this characteristic wear has become increasingly difficult with each passing year.

The centering appears reasonably well-balanced, which is somewhat uncommon for cards from this production era when centering standards were far less stringent than modern cards. This adds to the card's collector appeal.

The front surface retains good color saturation with Gordon's portrait clearly visible. The card displays beautifully despite its honest wear, a testament to the quality of Topps' production during this era.

The card back shows normal age-appropriate toning but remains completely legible with all text, statistics and the cartoon illustration easily visible - an important consideration for vintage cards where back damage often renders text unreadable.

Card Details

• Card Number: #223 in the 1972 Topps Football set

• Player: Dick Gordon - Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver (1970, 1971) for the Chicago Bears

• Position: Wide Receiver (WR) - As indicated on the card front

• Team: Chicago Bears - One of the NFL's flagship franchises with a storied history

• Career Peak: Card documents Gordon immediately following his career-best 1970 season with 13 touchdowns

• Statistical Achievement: Broke five Bears statistical categories in receiving, scoring, punt returns and kickoff returns

• College: Michigan State University - As noted in the personal information section

• Physical Stats: Listed at 6'1"" and 185 pounds - prototype size for a 1970s NFL receiver

• Design Elements: Classic blue-bordered 1972 Topps design with team name at top and vertical player name

• Manufacturer: Topps - The premier trading card company of the era

Rarity

While Topps produced significant quantities of their 1972 football cards, the relentless march of time has rendered well-preserved examples increasingly scarce. The vast majority have been lost to time, damage, or poor storage conditions.

Blue-bordered cards from this era are notoriously condition-sensitive, with the colored edges quickly showing wear, chipping, and fading. Finding specimens without significant border damage becomes more difficult with each passing season.

Cards from the pre-modern era of football collecting (pre-1980) continue to diminish in available supply as vintage football cards gain more mainstream collecting attention. The competition for remaining examples grows more intense annually.

Chicago Bears cards have shown particularly strong collector demand due to the team's historical significance and massive collector base. The robust Midwest collecting community has driven increased interest in vintage Bears cards.

Most surviving examples from this era display significant condition issues, making even Good to Very Good condition specimens a much better-than-average survivor that would make an excellent addition to any vintage football collection or Bears team set.

Collector's Note

The market for vintage 1970s Pro Bowl player cards has seen remarkable growth in recent years as collectors have begun to fully appreciate both their historical significance and surprising scarcity in presentable condition.

Two-time Pro Bowl selections like Dick Gordon represent significant moments in team history that can never be replicated. These historical connections make such cards increasingly desirable to team collectors seeking to document every chapter of their franchise's story.

This is potentially your ONLY CHANCE to acquire this increasingly elusive vintage Bears card before prices for authentic 1970s Topps football cards continue their upward trajectory! The vintage football market is experiencing unprecedented growth.

The distinctive blue borders of the 1972 Topps set make these among the most condition-sensitive issues of the decade. Finding examples without significant border wear becomes more challenging with each passing year.

Bears collectors have become increasingly aggressive in acquiring vintage cards featuring Pro Bowl players from the franchise's storied past, driving prices upward for star players and statistical leaders. This card represents a must-have addition for serious Bears team collectors!

This card represents a perfect addition for any vintage football collection, Bears team compilation, Pro Bowl player collection, or 1972 Topps set build. Its connection to one of Chicago's most productive receivers of the era makes it a guaranteed conversation piece among fellow collectors!

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Don't Wait - Act Now!

The window of opportunity to acquire authentic vintage Pro Bowl player cards at reasonable prices continues to narrow as more collectors recognize both their condition sensitivity and historical importance to the hobby.

Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a genuine piece of Chicago Bears history featuring a two-time Pro Bowl receiver at the peak of his career! When it's gone, finding another example of this vintage Topps card in comparable condition could take months or years of searching!"

 _gsrx_vers_1723 (GS 9.9.3 (1723))

Condition: Ungraded

Item specifics

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