1958 Topps Jim Brown Rookie Card #62

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The 1958 Topps Jim Brown #62 is one of the most important football cards ever produced, marking the rookie card of a player who changed the game. This set was only the third year Topps made football cards, at a time when the NFL was still a 12-team league and the sport was just starting to gain national attention. Packs cost five cents and included a stick of gum, and the cards themselves featured simple, classic designs that have become iconic over time. Centering and print quality are often issues, and there are no PSA 10 copies known, making high-grade examples especially rare. The 1958 Topps set is a key part of football card history, with the Jim Brown rookie as its centerpiece.

Jim Brown’s impact was immediate—he led the NFL in rushing as a rookie and would go on to win eight rushing titles in nine seasons. He averaged over 5 yards per carry for his career and never missed a game, a testament to his durability and toughness. Brown was also a standout in lacrosse at Syracuse and is often cited as one of the greatest all-around athletes in American sports history. The 1958 Topps rookie card is a direct link to the early days of the NFL and the start of one of the most dominant careers the league has ever seen.