The 1968 Topps Football Series 1 Cello Box is a highly sought-after piece of vintage football card history, representing an era when the NFL and AFL were on the verge of merging into a powerhouse league. This unopened box contains 24 cello packs, each offering collectors the opportunity to pull well-preserved stars of the game, including Hall of Famers and legendary players of the 1960s.
Series 1 of the 1968 Topps Football set features card numbers 1-132, with standout names such as Joe Namath, Bart Starr, Johnny Unitas, and Gale Sayers. Namath, in particular, was a massive figure in football at the time, as he would famously lead the New York Jets to victory in Super Bowl III just months after this set’s release.
An authenticated 1968 Topps Football Series 1 Cello Box is an extreme rarity, making it a centerpiece for any serious vintage football card collector. With its historical significance, strong checklist, and the possibility of pulling pristine cards, this box represents both nostalgia and investment potential in the sports card market.
The individual cello packs inside this box are as fresh and clean as the day Topps placed them into this football cello display box. Each pack retains its original sheen, with the cellophane appearing untouched, as if no light had ever fallen upon them, preventing any signs of aging, cracking, or toning!