Highly Sought After Cards from Walter Payton’s Playing Years

Triple SSS Sports Cards maintains an extensive inventory of rare, graded cards from across the major sports. Among the highlights of Triple SSS Sports Cards’ offerings are key issues of Hall of Fame football players from the 1970s, including Terry Bradshaw and Walter Payton.

Running back Walter Payton dominated from the start as a member of the Chicago Bears and has a 1976 Topps rookie card with the team. In mint PSA 9 grade, this condition-sensitive issue regularly attains prices in the $6,000 to $7,000 range, while a gem mint PSA 10 would go for much higher. Honoring his All-Pro 1,000-yard, 1976 season, Payton’s second year card has what many collectors consider a superior aesthetic, yet can be found at a significantly lower price: around $2,000 for a PSA 9.

Another sought-after Walter Payton issue is the 1985 Topps card released toward the end of his career. Featuring a striking black border that makes getting a high grade challenging, this card is also distinguished as Payton’s primary issue from the year in which the Bears won a Super Bowl ring. A PSA 9 of this card can reach prices of $600 or more.