1984 Topps USFL #36 Jim Kelly ROOKIE PSA MINT 9

1984 Topps USFL #36 Jim Kelly PSA 9 — Early Kelly Before the Bills Dynasty

Before the Buffalo spotlight and four straight Super Bowl runs, Jim Kelly was already carving up defenses in the USFL with the Houston Gamblers’ high-powered run-and-shoot offense. The 1984 season marked the beginning of the cannon arm and fearless downfield style that would later define a Hall of Fame career, making this one of Kelly’s true earliest professional issues.

The 1984 Topps USFL design delivers pure mid-’80s character — bold color, sharp photography, and a clean, classic layout that displays beautifully in the holder. This PSA 9 example presents with crisp corners, strong edges, and bright, unfaded surfaces, giving it that fresh, high-grade look that’s tougher to locate from this short-lived league.

A quietly scarce and often overlooked rookie-era Kelly collectible, perfect for Bills fans, Hall of Fame quarterback collectors, or vintage football specialists. Early Kelly cardboard in this condition doesn’t surface often — and when it does, it never lasts long.