"1978 Topps #328 Jon Keyworth Denver Broncos First Super Bowl Team Vintage NFL"

"Description

You're viewing an increasingly scarce 1978 Topps card featuring Denver Broncos running back Jon Keyworth from their historic first Super Bowl team! This vintage treasure captures a pivotal moment in Broncos history.

The distinctive purple borders that frame the 1978 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 45+ years!

This card captures Jon Keyworth - a key contributor to the Broncos' breakthrough 1977 season that culminated in the franchise's first-ever Super Bowl appearance. The timing of this card's release makes it particularly significant as it documents this historic team.

The vibrant orange Broncos jersey stands out dramatically against the purple border, creating one of the most visually striking cards in the entire 1978 Topps set. This color combination perfectly showcases Denver's iconic team colors.

Cards from the Broncos' first Super Bowl era have shown remarkable price appreciation in recent years as Denver's loyal fanbase continues to celebrate the team that put them on the NFL map. That 1977 season forever changed the franchise!

As demand for vintage football cards continues its upward trajectory, well-preserved examples from the 1970s 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 purple border - an extremely common condition issue with the notoriously fragile colored borders of 1970s 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 good color saturation with Keyworth's portrait clearly visible. The distinctive orange Broncos jersey and purple team border coordination represented on the card remains vibrant despite four decades of age.

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

Card Details

• Card Number: #328 in the 1978 Topps Football set

• Player: Jon Keyworth - Denver Broncos running back who was part of their first Super Bowl team

• Position: Running Back (RB) - As indicated by the yellow football position marker on the card front

• Team: Denver Broncos - Featured during their breakthrough era when they reached Super Bowl XII

• Historical Significance: Documents a player from the Broncos' first-ever Super Bowl appearance following the 1977 NFL season

• Collegiate Note: The card back mentions Keyworth's versatility, having played an amazing 8 different positions during his college career at Colorado

• Design Elements: Classic 1978 Topps layout with team name on the side, player name at top, and position icon

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

• Statistical Peak: By the time of this card's release, Keyworth had accumulated 17 career touchdowns for the Broncos

Rarity

While Topps produced significant quantities of their 1978 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.

Purple-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 vintage 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.

Denver Broncos cards from their first Super Bowl team have shown particularly strong collector demand, as this 1977 squad represents a watershed moment in franchise history. This increased interest has driven prices upward for all players from this historic team.

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

Collector's Note

The market for vintage 1970s football 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.

First Super Bowl team cards like this Jon Keyworth represent significant moments in franchise 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 Broncos card before prices for authentic 1970s Topps football cards continue their upward trajectory! The vintage football market is experiencing unprecedented growth.

The distinctive purple borders of the Broncos cards in the 1978 Topps set make them among the most condition-sensitive issues of the decade. Finding examples without significant border wear becomes more challenging with each passing year.

Broncos collectors have become increasingly aggressive in acquiring vintage cards from the franchise's first Super Bowl era, driving prices upward for even role players and non-stars. This card represents an affordable entry point for collectors seeking authentic vintage Broncos memorabilia.

This card represents a perfect addition for any vintage football collection, Broncos team compilation, 1978 Topps set build, or Super Bowl history collection. It's a must-have piece for budget-conscious Broncos fans looking to own a genuine piece of team history!

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Don't Wait - Act Now!

The window of opportunity to acquire authentic vintage NFL cards from historic first Super Bowl teams 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 Denver Broncos history featuring a player from the franchise-defining 1977 Super Bowl team! 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.