1961 Topps #95 Sonny Jurgenson PSA 9

1961 Topps #95 Sonny Jurgenson PSA 9 – A Well-Centered Gunslinger’s Early Career Classic

By 1961, Sonny Jurgensen was preparing to take the reins as one of the most prolific passers in NFL history. After spending several years as a backup, Jurgensen burst onto the scene in 1961, leading the Philadelphia Eagles with his strong arm and fearless playmaking ability. The year before, in 1960, he was part of the Eagles’ NFL Championship-winning team, backing up Norm Van Brocklin. With Van Brocklin retiring, 1961 marked Jurgensen’s first full season as a starter, and he did not disappoint—throwing for 3,723 yards and 32 touchdowns, both league highs. His ability to stretch the field and throw deep passes with pinpoint accuracy made him one of the most exciting quarterbacks of his era, eventually earning him a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

This 1961 Topps #95 Sonny Jurgenson is a stunning PSA 9 example, capturing the bold, colorful design of one of Topps' most classic early football sets. The centering is near-perfect, the corners remain razor-sharp, and the surface is bright and clean, preserving the card’s vibrant red and yellow background that makes it pop. With only a handful of PSA 9 copies in existence and no PSA 10s, this is one of the finest known examples of Jurgensen’s early-career card, making it a true collector’s gem.

For fans of Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Philadelphia Eagles history, or high-grade vintage football cards, this Sonny Jurgensen PSA 9 is a phenomenal addition. Jurgensen went on to have a legendary career with both the Eagles and Washington, revolutionizing the quarterback position with his deep-ball accuracy and fearless gunslinger mentality. This card is a rare and pristine relic from the beginning of one of the NFL’s most storied passing careers, making it a highly desirable investment piece for serious collectors.