"1972 Topps #245 Len Dawson Kansas City Chiefs HOF Super Bowl MVP QB Vintage"

"Description

You're viewing an increasingly scarce 1972 Topps card featuring Kansas City Chiefs legend and Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson! This vintage treasure captures an NFL icon in his prime.

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. The majority have succumbed to significant edge wear or complete destruction over the past 50+ years!

This card showcases the legendary Len Dawson - Super Bowl IV MVP and one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in professional football history. His iconic #16 jersey and determined expression perfectly capture the competitive spirit that defined his Hall of Fame career.

What makes this card particularly significant is that it was released just after Dawson achieved his historic 200th touchdown pass in 1971 - a milestone specifically celebrated on the card back! This timely documentation of football history makes the card especially desirable to serious collectors.

Dawson would eventually be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1987, cementing his legacy as one of football's all-time greats. His cards have shown steady appreciation with each passing year as new generations discover his importance to football history.

Chiefs memorabilia continues to command premium collector interest, especially items featuring franchise legends who established Kansas City's winning tradition. The team's recent Super Bowl success has renewed interest in the foundational stars who built their championship legacy.

As demand for vintage Hall of Fame quarterback cards continues its upward trajectory, well-preserved examples featuring elite players like Dawson 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 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 slightly off-center left to right, which is typical for cards from this production era when centering standards were far less stringent than modern cards. This authentic production variation confirms its genuine vintage status.

The front surface retains excellent color saturation with Dawson's portrait clearly visible against the vibrant Chiefs red jersey. 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: #245 in the 1972 Topps Football set

• Player: Len Dawson - Hall of Fame quarterback (inducted 1987) and Super Bowl IV MVP

• Team: Kansas City Chiefs - One of the AFL/NFL's most storied franchises

• Career Milestone: Card specifically notes Dawson's 200th touchdown pass achievement in 1971

• Statistical Dominance: Highlights that he was ""the only quarterback to have led his AFC in passing 4 years""

• Complete Career: Features comprehensive statistics spanning 1957-1971 with the Steelers, Browns, and Chiefs

• Championship Legacy: References his championship success (Super Bowl IV following the 1969 season)

• Design Elements: Classic 1972 Topps layout with distinctive blue borders that frame this Hall of Famer

• 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 of Hall of Fame players 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 of elite Hall of Fame quarterbacks like Dawson continue to diminish in available supply as vintage football cards gain more mainstream collecting attention. The competition for remaining examples grows more intense annually.

Kansas City Chiefs collectors have shown particularly strong demand for franchise icons like Dawson who led them to their first world championship. This sustained interest has driven prices upward for key players from this historic team.

Most surviving examples display significant condition issues, making even Good to Very Good condition specimens increasingly desirable as collectors recognize the true scarcity of presentable vintage cards featuring Hall of Fame players.

Collector's Note

The market for Hall of Fame quarterback cards from the vintage era has seen explosive growth in recent years as collectors have begun to fully appreciate both their historical significance and genuine scarcity in presentable condition.

Super Bowl MVP cards like this Len Dawson represent pivotal moments in football history that can never be replicated. These historical connections make such cards increasingly desirable to serious collectors seeking to document the game's most significant figures.

This is potentially your ONLY CHANCE to acquire this increasingly elusive vintage Hall of Fame quarterback card before prices for authentic 1972 Topps football cards of elite players 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.

Chiefs collectors have become increasingly aggressive in acquiring vintage cards of franchise legends like Dawson, especially following their recent Super Bowl success that has generated renewed appreciation for the team's historical greatness. This card represents a must-have centerpiece for any serious Chiefs collection!

This card represents a perfect addition for any vintage football collection, Hall of Fame quarterback compilation, Chiefs team set, or 1972 Topps build. Its connection to one of football's greatest quarterbacks 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 Hall of Fame quarterback 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 Kansas City Chiefs and professional football history featuring one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game! When it's gone, finding another example of this vintage Topps card in comparable condition could take months or years of searching!"

 _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.