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1962 Topps Jim Brown #28
A focused card page for 1962 Topps Jim Brown #28: PSA population, Hobby Score, collector voting, badges, and the context behind its place in the Jim Brown collection.
Population snapshot
Population snapshot for 1962 Topps Jim Brown #28
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Market history
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 | No sale | No sale |
| 2023 | No sale | $15,000 |
| 2024 | No sale | No sale |
| 2025 | No sale (Only 3 exist) | $9,000 (-40%) |
| 2026 | — | — |
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Why this card matters.
The 1962 Topps Jim Brown #28 comes from a period when the NFL was rapidly growing in popularity but still far from the media giant it is today. The league had just 14 teams, and the AFL was still a separate rival. The 1962 Topps set is famous for its black borders, which make high-grade cards especially tough to find�there are only 3 PSA 9s and no PSA 10s for this card. With a total population just over 1,200, scarcity is a real factor for collectors.
Off the field, Jim Brown was not only dominating the NFL but also navigating the challenges of being a Black superstar during the height of the civil rights movement. He was outspoken about racial equality and used his platform to push for change, all while leading the league in rushing and redefining the running back position. The 1962 Topps card is a snapshot of both Brown�s athletic greatness and the social landscape of the era, making it a meaningful piece for collectors interested in more than just stats.
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