1956 Topps #50 Hugh McElhenny PSA 9

1956 Topps #50 Hugh McElhenny PSA 9 – A Hall of Fame Running Back in Rare High-Grade Condition

By 1956, Hugh McElhenny had firmly established himself as one of the most electrifying and elusive running backs in NFL history. Nicknamed "The King" for his dazzling open-field moves, breakaway speed, and unmatched ability to evade defenders, McElhenny was the ultimate playmaker for the San Francisco 49ers. A key member of the "Million Dollar Backfield" alongside Y.A. Tittle, Joe Perry, and John Henry Johnson, McElhenny was already a three-time Pro Bowler by 1956. His ability to impact the game as a rusher, receiver, and returner made him one of the most feared offensive weapons of his time. Over his 13-year career, he amassed 11,375 all-purpose yards and 60 touchdowns, earning induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1970.

This 1956 Topps #50 Hugh McElhenny is a stunning PSA 9 example, one of the highest-graded copies known from this classic set. The 1956 Topps football set is famous for its large-format cards and striking dual-image design, featuring both a hand-painted portrait and an action shot. The centering on this card is outstanding, the corners are razor-sharp, and the surface remains pristine, making this a true relic of a collectible. Given the age and condition sensitivity of 1950s Topps football cards, high-grade copies like this are incredibly rare.