1984 Topps #143 Andre Tippett ROOKIE PSA GEM MINT 10

1984 Topps #143 Andre Tippett PSA 10 — Patriots Sack Machine in Gem Mint

Few defenders of the 1980s were more feared than Andre Tippett, the relentless pass rusher who anchored the Patriots’ defense for over a decade. By the middle of the decade he was terrorizing quarterbacks weekly, piling up double-digit sack seasons and ultimately finishing with 100 career sacks and a well-earned place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This card captures Tippett right at the start of that dominant run.

The 1984 Topps design is classic early-’80s football — bold team colors, clean framing, and sharp photography that pops in high grade. This PSA 10 Gem Mint example is where things get special, boasting razor corners, flawless edges, bright color, and pristine surfaces. True Tens from this issue are notoriously tough, making the jump from 9 to 10 a meaningful step up in both eye appeal and scarcity.

A top-tier condition-sensitive Gem Mint Tippett, ideal for Patriots collectors, Hall of Fame linebackers, or elite ’80s set builders chasing perfection. When you find one this clean, you don’t overthink it — you secure it.