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1960 Topps Jim Brown #23
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Year-over-year price history
January sales snapshots show how PSA 10 and PSA 9 examples have moved across recent years.
| Year | PSA 10 Price | PSA 9 Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $6,800 | $1,600 |
| 2023 | $7,200 (+6%) | $1,500 (-6%) |
| 2024 | No sale since 2023 | $1,300 (-13%) |
| 2025 | No sale since 2023 | $1,200 (-8%) |
| 2026 | — | — |
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The 1960 Topps Jim Brown #23 comes from a set released when a pack of football cards cost just five cents and included a stick of gum. Topps had only been producing football cards for four years at this point, and the 1960 set featured 132 cards with simple, colorful designs. The NFL was still a 12-team league, and the Browns were one of the most popular franchises. The card�s print run was much lower than modern issues, and centering problems are common, making high-grade examples tough to find. The 1960 Topps set is also notable for being one of the last before the AFL-NFL merger changed the landscape of pro football cards.
By 1960, Jim Brown had already won three rushing titles and was averaging over 100 yards per game, a rare feat at the time. He was the league MVP in 1957 and would win the award again in 1958 and 1965. Brown never missed a game in his nine-year career and was known for his durability and punishing running style. This card is not his rookie, but it�s one of the few early career issues available, and it remains popular with collectors for its vintage look and connection to a Hall of Fame legend. The card�s value is boosted by the relatively low PSA population and the ongoing demand for vintage football stars.
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