{"product_id":"1955-bowman-43-tom-fears-psa-mint-10","title":"1955 Bowman #43 Tom Fears PSA MINT 9","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e1955 Bowman #43 Tom Fears PSA 9 — Post-War Receiving Pioneer in Near-Gem Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eIn the formative years of the NFL’s post-war passing game, few receivers were more dominant or dependable than \u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"272\"\u003eTom Fears\u003c\/strong\u003e. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Fears starred for the Rams in the late 1940s and early 1950s, becoming a revolutionary possession receiver during an era still rooted in ground-and-pound football. In 1950, he shattered league records with \u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"557\"\u003e84 receptions in a single season\u003c\/strong\u003e—a staggering feat at the time. Over his Hall of Fame career, Fears tallied \u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e400 receptions\u003c\/strong\u003e, nearly 5,400 receiving yards, and 38 touchdowns—earning three consecutive All-Pro selections and helping lead Los Angeles to an NFL Championship in 1951.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"808\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"851\"\u003ePSA 9 copy of his 1955 Bowman card\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a stunning tribute to Fears’ gridiron legacy. Part of the beloved \u003cstrong data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"948\"\u003ecolor-TV set design\u003c\/strong\u003e that defines 1955 Bowman, this card remains \u003cem data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1043\"\u003eexceedingly difficult to find in such high grade\u003c\/em\u003e due to woodgrain borders prone to chipping and discoloration. This example boasts \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003esharp corners, exceptional surface gloss, bold color, and clean, well-centered borders\u003c\/strong\u003e, elevating it into the top tier of condition-sensitive 1950s football cardboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1541\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eWith very few PSA 9s and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1324\" data-end=\"1346\"\u003enone graded higher\u003c\/strong\u003e, this card represents a rare opportunity for vintage collectors to land a pristine example of a Hall of Fame wideout who helped redefine his position—and paved the way for the modern aerial era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hall of Fame Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52774649659701,"sku":null,"price":1700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0920\/7827\/6917\/files\/Fears.png?v=1756752505","url":"https:\/\/halloffameexchange.com\/products\/1955-bowman-43-tom-fears-psa-mint-10","provider":"Hall of Fame Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}