It is impossible to tell the story of the NFL without Bart Starr. The Green Bay Packers legend guided his team to two Super Bowl titles and earned MVP honors in Super Bowl I and Super Bowl II, making him one of the defining quarterbacks of the sport's early championship era. His cardboard history reflects that legacy, with a mix of iconic rookie issues, early Topps cards, and scarce prototype pieces that continue to draw major attention at auction.
Here is a look at five of Starr's most notable vintage football cards, ranked by their place in the hobby and their connection to his career.
5. 1961 Fleer Wallet Pictures Bart Starr
The 1961 Fleer Wallet Pictures Bart Starr card lands at No. 5 as a nod to Starr's five NFL championships. Three came before the Super Bowl era, when the Packers were still competing for the league title, and two more helped set the stage for Green Bay's early Super Bowl success.
This issue was hand-cut from the magazine Complete Sports Pro-Football Illustrated, which adds to its appeal among vintage collectors. The card's unusual origin and limited high-grade supply make it a standout in Starr's pre-1970 cardboard history.
- Top sale: PSA 10 sold for $10,000 through eBay on July 21, 2026
- PSA 10 population: 1
- PSA 9 population: 8
4. 1958 Topps Bart Starr #66
The 1958 Topps Bart Starr #66 is one of the most recognizable early cards of the Packers quarterback. The design features Starr's photograph framed in green with his name in yellow, giving the card a clean look that fits his Green Bay identity.
Starr's place on this list also reflects his reputation for accuracy and efficiency. He led the league in completion percentage four times, doing so in 1962, 1966, 1968, and 1969. That steady production helped cement his status as one of the era's most dependable passers.
- Top sale: PSA 10 sold for $24,060 on August 19, 2017 through Heritage Auctions
- PSA 10 population: 1
- PSA 9 population: 6
3. 1959 Topps Bart Starr #23
The 1959 Topps Bart Starr #23 takes the third spot and remains one of the most visually distinct cards in his run. The card shows Starr against a pink background, with his name printed in alternating blue and red letters.
Starr was named a second-team All-Pro three times during his career, and this card has become one of the key vintage pieces tied to his rise as a top quarterback. Its strong auction history and limited high-grade population have kept it firmly on collector radars.
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- Top sale: PSA 10 sold for $40,000 on July 12, 2023 through eBay
- PSA 10 population: 3
2. 1968 Topps Visual Panographics 3D Prototype Bart Starr
The No. 2 card on the list is the 1968 Topps Visual Panographics 3D Prototype Bart Starr, a scarce and unusual piece from a collaboration between Topps and Visual Panographics Inc. These prototype cards were not made widely available, but they remain an important part of hobby history because of their experimental design and rarity.
Starr's placement here also connects to his place in NFL history. He was the MVP of the first two Super Bowls, and he entered the Super Bowl era as the reigning champion twice. That combination of on-field success and collectible scarcity helps explain why this prototype issue has become such a sought-after card.
The 1968 Topps Visual Panographics prototypes are known for drawing strong bids at auction, including other notable examples such as the Brooks Robinson version.
- Top sale: PSA Authentic sold for $40,260 on October 25, 2025 through Heritage Auctions
- PSA Authentic population: 2
1. 1957 Topps Bart Starr #119
At No. 1 is Bart Starr's rookie card, the 1957 Topps Bart Starr #119. As the quarterback's first major Topps issue, it stands as the centerpiece of his vintage football card market and one of the most important cards from the late 1950s.
The card also carries the strongest auction result on this list by a wide margin. Starr was recognized as the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1966, and his rookie card remains the most desirable piece for collectors looking to anchor a Bart Starr run.
- Top sale: PSA 9 sold for $288,000 on February 24, 2017 through Heritage Auctions
- PSA 10 population: 0
- PSA 9 population: 3
Bart Starr's Place in Vintage Football Card History
Starr's top cards reflect both his Hall of Fame-level career and the evolution of football card collecting. From his rookie Topps issue to hand-cut magazine cards and rare prototype experiments, each card captures a different part of his legacy. For collectors, the appeal goes beyond scarcity and auction results. These cards trace the rise of a quarterback who helped define the Packers' dynasty and became one of the most important figures in the first years of the Super Bowl era.
His vintage issues continue to stand out because they combine strong player significance with some of the most memorable designs and rarest formats of the period. Whether it is the classic look of his 1957 rookie, the colorful 1958 and 1959 Topps cards, or the elusive 1968 prototype, Bart Starr's cardboard history remains one of the most compelling in football collecting.
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