Vintage NFL Football Cards Collection - 1970s
Lot #307BL
Item: f696-6020328

St. Louis Park, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Thu, Mar 19, 2026 8:39pm CDT

High Bidder: #348402

Current Bid:

$8.00

Next Required Bid: $9.00

Location / Contact:
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Phone: 952-212-0191

Lot Description:

Vintage NFL Football Cards Collection - 1970s

This vintage NFL football card collection spotlights 1970s-era cards, featuring AFC All-Pro and NFC All-Pro selections, plus 1978 NFL Leaders and 1979 Team Leaders inserts. Cards display bright photography, bold color borders, and player name/position labels on the front. The lot is a large, loose collection of individual cards rather than a single complete set, making it ideal for partial set building, display, or trading. It's well-suited for display in a game room or sports-collection shelf and offers a tangible snapshot of 1970s NFL talent.

  • Vintage NFL trading cards from the 1970s featuring AFC All-Pro and NFC All-Pro designs, plus 1978 NFL Leaders and 1979 Team Leaders inserts.
  • Size: Standard 2.5 x 3.5 inch trading cards with colored fronts and league banners.
  • Sets visible: AFC All-Pro, 1979 Team Leaders, 1978 NFL Leaders, with additional individual player cards across positions.
  • Notable players visible include Dan Lloyd, Marvin Powell, Mike Webster, John Hannah, Ozzie Newsome, Nolan Cromwell, Chuck Foreman, Wendell Tyler, Billy Waddy, Steve Grogan.
  • Condition/appearance: Cards appear loose and well-preserved for vintage stock; typical corner wear and edge colorings evident in some cards from age.
  • Grouping: Large bulk of single cards with a few grouped insert sheets at the bottom; not a sealed pack lot.
  • Utility: Ideal for partial set completion, display, or research into 1970s NFL players and team leaders.
  • Packaging/launch: No protective sleeves visible in photos; cards may require binder pages or safeguarding for long-term storage.
Perfect for collectors seeking a substantial vintage NFL card lot from the 1970s era. Ideal for partial set building, display, or research into players and team leaders from that era.

Inspection

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
04:30 pm - 05:30 pm

Auction Closing:

Thu, Mar 19, 2026
07:35 pm

Removal:

Sat, Mar 21, 2026
10:00 am - 05:00 pm

Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

Bidding Increments:

Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Buyer's PremiumCap
15.00%$1,500.00


This auction is contracted and managed by: Estate Sales Minnesota

Manager: Dana Arvidson


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St. Louis Park
MN, 55426


Phone: 952-212-0191
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Bid History

4 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
348402
Mar 19 07:45am
$8.00
421846
Mar 12 04:33pm
$7.00
512995
Mar 05 12:26pm
$6.00
483684
Feb 28 11:45am
$5.00