Sports Memorabilia, Trading Cards, and Americana May 16'26
Lot 683:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! 1978 Topps Joe Klecko Rookie Card #287 New York Jets
This is a 1978 Topps football trading card featuring Joe Klecko of the New York Jets, designated as card number 287. This card serves as the rookie card for the defensive tackle. The front of the card features a photograph of Klecko in a white helmet and green jersey. The name JOE KLECKO is printed vertically in green text on the left border, while the team name JETS appears in white within an orange horizontal bar at the bottom. A yellow football graphic in the upper right corner contains the position abbreviation DT. The reverse side is printed on green cardstock and contains biographical information, including his birthdate of 10-15-53 and his college, Temple. It includes a descriptive paragraph regarding his performance as a rookie in 1977 and a cartoon illustration of a truck with the text JOE DRIVES TRUCKS IN HIS SPARE TIME. The right edge of the reverse bears the copyright © 1978 TOPPS CHEWING GUM INC. PRTD. IN U.S.A.
Condition report:
The card is in raw, ungraded condition and is presented in a clear protective soft sleeve. The centering on the front is shifted toward the top and right borders. The reverse also shows off-center alignment toward the top-right corner. The corners are generally sharp, with very minor softening noted on the top-right corner. The edges appear clean with minimal signs of wear. The surface is free of any visible creases or staining.
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