JOE MONTANA | 1981 TOPPS 216 | PSA EX 5

PSA Graded Card - Certification #69292422 - Grade: EX 5

This is the iconic 1981 Topps #216 Joe Montana rookie card. The card features a photo of Joe Montana in his San Francisco 49ers uniform about to throw a pass, with a simple stadium background and no action or crowd in focus. The card design incorporates a thin green and black border, player name in bold yellow on a red nameplate, '49ers' team designation set in a bright yellow and green pennant style graphic at the bottom left, and 'QB' position listed directly beneath. The 'Topps' logo sits prominently in the top right. This card is slabbed and graded 'EX 5' by PSA, indicating light wear but generally solid eye appeal. The surface appears clean with minor corner softening and minimal chipping, typical of cards from this era. Printing is standard Topps 1981 issue—no special foiling, refractor, or UV coating. Notably, this is Joe Montana's most recognized rookie card and a key to any vintage football collection. There are no notable parallels or variations for this card in the base set. This remains one of the most sought-after and valuable football rookie cards due to Montana's legendary career and the card's vintage appeal.

Card Details:

Subject: JOE MONTANA

Sport/Game: Football

Card Name: 1981 TOPPS

Card Number: 216

Team: San Francisco 49ers

Other Teams: Kansas City Chiefs

College Teams: University of Notre Dame