Description

HOF QB Joe Montana rookie card number 216 from the 1981 Topps set. Graded 7.5 by SGC. This is the only recognized rookie card of quarterback legend Joe Montana. Montana did not possess the greatest arm strength or the quickest feet, but what he did possess was extreme intelligence and poise, leading the San Francisco 49ers to countless victories during the 1980s. When Montana and the 49ers were at their best, they didn't simply defeat their opponents, they destroyed them. During 14 seasons with San Francisco, Montana led his team to 10 postseason berths, eight division championships and four Super Bowl victories. Montana was also named Super Bowl MVP on three different occasions. In fact, Montana set many passing records, including several in the postseason. He finished his career with 40,551 yards passing, 273 touchdown passes and an astonishing quarterback rating of 92.3. This eight-time Pro Bowl Selection was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000. This card, which is not too difficult to find in high-grade, does suffer from condition obstacles such as poor centering and print defects.