Mel Hein
1955 Topps All-American
Melvin Jack Hein (August 22, 1909 - January 31, 1992) (C/LB) is the only offensive lineman in the history of the NFL to be named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player (1938). The All-American out of Washington State University joined the New York Giants at center in 1931 and remained a Giant for his entire career (1931-1945). Throughout his fifteen-year career, Hein’s durability kept him in every single game he ever played. From 1933-1940, Mel was named to the All-NFL First Team and was a Second Team selection in five other seasons. The 10-year captain of the Giants was voted the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1938 and he led the Giants to the NFL Championship that same year, the second of his career, winning the title in 1934 as well. From 1933-1944, Hein played in seven league championships altogether. Following his playing days, Hein spent time with the University of Southern California both as the head coach and an assistant. Mel Hein was a charter inductee into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951.
Condition Census
Pos | Grade | Thumbnail | Pedigree and History |
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1 | GEM MT 10 | ||
2 | MINT 9 (11) |
Prices By Grade
1955 TOPPS ALL-AMER. 28 MEL HEIN
Grade | Most Recent Price | Average Price | PSA Price | Population | POP Higher |
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GEM - MT 10 | – | – | – | 1 | – |
MINT 9 | $900.00 | – | $1,000.00 | 11 | 1 |
NM - MT 8 | $224.50 | $253.75 | $220.00 | 116 | 27 |
NM 7 | $122.52 | $122.52 | $70.00 | 147 | 184 |
EX - MT 6 | $51.00 | $55.33 | $35.00 | 132 | 344 |
EX 5 | $46.54 | $33.53 | $20.00 | 74 | 485 |
VG - EX 4 | $11.50 | – | – | 51 | 562 |
VG 3 | $29.00 | – | – | 12 | 619 |
GOOD 2 | $19.99 | $19.99 | – | 8 | 633 |
FR 1.5 | – | – | – | 2 | 641 |
PR 1 | $3.25 | – | – | 2 | 643 |
Auth | – | – | – | 1 | 646 |
Auction Prices Realized
Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
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01/27/2025 | $123 | 7 | 186899966570 | eBay | mc_sportscards | Auction | 23720726 |
01/15/2025 | $51 | 6 | 135487532958 | eBay | lac8403 | Auction | 26019133 |
12/20/2024 | $62 | 6 | 156578514115 | eBay | pc_sportscards | Auction | 31735337 |
12/10/2024 | $225 | 8 | 326356070284 | eBay | gregmorrisgraded | Auction | 09042666 |
10/28/2024 | $283 | 8 | 387485399197 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 83920325 |
10/23/2024 | $53 | 6 | 356142306029 | eBay | steve_novella | Auction | 25100337 |
10/06/2024 | $47 | 5 | 365143477063 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 69572546 |
09/29/2024 | $42 | 6 | 256649972261 | eBay | 1963ellsworth22-10 | Auction | 06196564 |
09/05/2024 | $39 | 8 (OC) | 186653510823 | eBay | cardboardclassicsllc | Auction | 15055155 |
06/14/2024 | $21 | 5 | 204824782537 | eBay | rickster28 | Auction | 57052488 |
04/22/2024 | $20 | 2 | 305512082226 | eBay | paulstar1 | Auction | 22717066 |
01/04/2024 | $365 | 7 | 166524405710 | eBay | steve_n_save | Auction | 23535563 |
10/31/2023 | $36 | 5 | 386221955950 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 66712308 |
09/24/2023 | $240 | 7.5 | 3234 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2023 September | Auction | 18427932 |
09/18/2023 | $78 | 7 | 325801949898 | eBay | gmcards2 | Auction | 73891986 |
07/28/2023 | $12 | 4 | 266342176700 | eBay | legendsoncardboard | Auction | 63992866 |
07/11/2023 | $143 | 7 | 256130289597 | eBay | gotbaseballcards | Auction | 73079426 |
07/11/2023 | $29 | 7 (OC) | 394720087804 | eBay | gotbaseballcards | Auction | 73730198 |
07/10/2023 | $151 | 7 | 295801894557 | eBay | hkjohnson1994 | Auction | 46007723 |
02/03/2023 | $105 | 7 | 115685831902 | eBay | postie626 | Auction | 67951179 |
01/26/2023 | $29 | 3 | 394425820015 | eBay | gotbaseballcards | Auction | 68101465 |
01/09/2023 | $295 | 8 | 266061971910 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 09042666 |
12/07/2022 | $339 | Auth | 266015653207 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 43574790 |
08/22/2022 | $44 | 4 | 204068062220 | eBay | bigexpress123 | Auction | 59551904 |
07/24/2022 | $348 | 8 | 51127 | Heritage Auctions | Summer Sports Catalog Auction | Auction | 08081946 |
05/29/2022 | $51 | 8 (OC) | 304494548002 | eBay | m5048a | Auction | 23720725 |
01/31/2022 | $68 | 6 | 325007698916 | eBay | gmcards2 | Auction | 17793689 |
12/06/2021 | $91 | 6.5 | 265419352323 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 17967912 |
12/03/2021 | $60 | 4 | 522 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 301 - Ends 12/2/21 | Auction | 26919719 |
11/20/2021 | $102 | 7 | 265405164733 | eBay | sports-cards-forever | Auction | 16251222 |
08/16/2021 | $27 | 4 | 184983732015 | eBay | collectorsworld-va | Auction | 51035729 |
06/24/2021 | $26 | 8 (OC) | 402917198178 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 11073700 |
06/24/2021 | $29 | 6 | 402917198177 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 03766551 |
06/05/2021 | $16 | 3 | 334020230641 | eBay | ragstorichessportscards | Auction | 28495465 |
05/07/2021 | $275 | 8 | 124703966615 | eBay | shadow_wolf45 | Auction | 04292629 |
04/24/2021 | $375 | 8 | 144007267619 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 14667150 |
04/04/2021 | $80 | 9 (MC) | 41121 | Heritage Auctions | Sunday Sports Collectibles Weekly Online Auction | Auction | 19888819 |
03/25/2021 | $204 | 8 | 402749295307 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 21020656 |
03/25/2021 | $111 | 7 | 353420142581 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 25112071 |
03/25/2021 | $40 | 4 | 143978343613 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 50552426 |
03/14/2021 | $168 | 8 | 201 | The Collector Connection | Post War Sports Cards VII | Auction | 03007881 |
03/12/2021 | $114 | 7 | 384000505998 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 45959938 |
03/09/2021 | $55 | 6 | 233923902560 | eBay | psafootballcom | Best Offer | 17793689 |
02/18/2021 | $266 | 8 | 143940788313 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 90659880 |
02/06/2021 | $100 | 7 | 233886700528 | eBay | psafootballcom | Best Offer | 26251933 |
01/25/2021 | $301 | 8 | 143918252859 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 28514111 |
01/25/2021 | $29 | 5 | 402646016197 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 45829333 |
12/08/2020 | $3 | 1 | 363202266428 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 21693834 |
10/09/2020 | $24 | 4 | 373247641175 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 01245685 |
10/07/2020 | $105 | 7 | 274417605760 | eBay | moose99 | Best Offer | 46007723 |
09/24/2020 | $510 | 8.5 | 143735587136 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27628961 |
09/24/2020 | $175 | 8 | 402433026201 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 02005355 |
09/02/2020 | $276 | 8 | 1269 | Mile High Card Company | August/September 2020 Auction | Auction | 45824121 |
08/26/2020 | $64 | 7 | 143684368535 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 45959938 |
08/12/2020 | $125 | 7 | 274417605426 | eBay | moose99 | Best Offer | 46007727 |
07/31/2020 | $110 | 7 | 274417604897 | eBay | moose99 | Buy It Now | 46007724 |
07/31/2020 | $7,025 | 9 (MC) | 124271800143 | eBay | jjm1949 | Auction | 19888819 |
07/27/2020 | $158 | 7 | 143659086439 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 46307406 |
07/18/2020 | $36 | 4 | 274417636113 | eBay | moose99 | Buy It Now | 46007726 |
07/03/2020 | $380 | 8.5 | 203038353060 | eBay | sportcardauctionscom | Best Offer | 27628961 |
06/30/2020 | $99 | 7 | 143534852146 | eBay | tmdcards | Best Offer | 15150397 |
06/27/2020 | $230 | 8 | 193538598450 | eBay | shane13 | Best Offer | 26247570 |
06/19/2020 | $70 | 7 | 224018968674 | eBay | quantumroe | Best Offer | 23720726 |
06/13/2020 | $45 | 6 | 224008153807 | eBay | bigmac1960 | Best Offer | 40798349 |
05/25/2020 | $64 | 7 | 193440938222 | eBay | shane13 | Best Offer | 25112071 |
05/19/2020 | $27 | 6 | 293570654875 | eBay | 1tribeguy | Buy It Now | 25872049 |
05/15/2020 | $437 | 8.5 | 362989199830 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 16414472 |
04/24/2020 | $36 | 6 | 254574146956 | eBay | sports-cards-forever | Auction | 25872049 |
04/24/2020 | $160 | 8 | 293554134928 | eBay | wchappell | Best Offer | 26247570 |
04/08/2020 | $40 | 6 | 362671205853 | eBay | fscards1 | Best Offer | 43509455 |
01/23/2020 | $78 | 7 | 352932156972 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 90317238 |
01/19/2020 | $55 | 6 | 274163018343 | eBay | moose99 | Best Offer | 23035648 |
12/29/2019 | $36 | 6 | 383328585078 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 28384038 |
12/17/2019 | $38 | 6 | 143464934142 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 23920449 |
12/15/2019 | $51 | 7 | 383303244425 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 16391731 |
11/04/2019 | $115 | 8 | 372820074964 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 42307017 |
10/13/2019 | $134 | 8 | 312788916186 | eBay | uncommons | Auction | 44277566 |
10/11/2019 | $169 | 8 | 818 | Mile High Card Company | October 2019 Auction | Auction | 16553956 |
09/22/2019 | $158 | 8 | 401882215716 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 12475476 |
09/15/2019 | $68 | 7 | 133165419164 | eBay | playball21 | Auction | 17212387 |
07/29/2019 | $156 | 8 | 133117303947 | eBay | springermountainsportscards | Buy It Now | 18479947 |
07/18/2019 | $32 | 6 | 1006 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 242 - Ends 7/18/19 | Auction | 42521129 |
06/24/2019 | $113 | 8 | 362681181209 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 18479947 |
06/16/2019 | $18 | 5 | 362673432221 | eBay | tangointhenight15 | Auction | 43115402 |
06/16/2019 | $16 | 5 | 362673432191 | eBay | tangointhenight15 | Auction | 43115403 |
06/15/2019 | $27 | 8 (OC) | 153519693476 | eBay | orioncardsgames | Auction | 16555619 |
05/07/2019 | $170 | Auth | 202496423615 | eBay | allthefunisnthechase | Buy It Now | 27162799 |
03/29/2019 | $18 | 5 | 362593898620 | eBay | dnadomue | Auction | 17967901 |
02/24/2019 | $138 | 8 | 401707960890 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 23066491 |
02/14/2019 | $388 | 8.5 | 19 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 231 - Ends 2/14/19 | Auction | 16414472 |
02/01/2019 | $160 | 8 | 163500379966 | eBay | cooperstownsportscards | Auction | 09024058 |
01/23/2019 | $79 | 7 | 352568059776 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 27123269 |
01/14/2019 | $40 | 4 | 192607800963 | eBay | fritschcardsauctions | Buy It Now | 31772609 |
11/12/2018 | $302 | 8.5 | 372492744939 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 27628961 |
11/06/2018 | $94 | 7 | 283236859273 | eBay | dreww6796 | Auction | 22690970 |
09/27/2018 | $28 | 6 | 1054 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 221 - Ends 9/27/18 | Auction | 16496216 |
09/23/2018 | $40 | 5 | 173539454908 | eBay | syaelbelle | Buy It Now | 09160557 |
07/24/2018 | $50 | 6 | 372373742441 | eBay | rich_altman_hollywood_collectibles | Best Offer | 40798349 |
07/23/2018 | $162 | 8 | 372370998289 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26841608 |
07/22/2018 | $143 | 8 | 312187714471 | eBay | gregmorriscards | Auction | 28556208 |
07/20/2018 | $900 | 9 | 50757 | Heritage Auctions | 2018 July 19-20 Summer Sports Card Catalog Auction | Auction | 29010915 |
07/18/2018 | $12 | 4 | 460 | Mile High Card Company | Extra Innings July 2018 | Auction | 21309594 |
06/08/2018 | $45 | 6 | 352366326694 | eBay | nearmint | Buy It Now | 22265846 |
06/07/2018 | $200 | 8 | 202313259003 | eBay | ubidupay4it | Buy It Now | 23720715 |
06/07/2018 | $40 | 6 | 292587021617 | eBay | onyx99 | Auction | 28303209 |
06/02/2018 | $71 | 7 | 192532883330 | eBay | user987654987654 | Best Offer | 26251933 |
06/01/2018 | $80 | 7 | 263537769461 | eBay | livecasebreak | Best Offer | 26369361 |
06/01/2018 | $64 | 7 | 253630230503 | eBay | superdave | Best Offer | 15150397 |
05/30/2018 | $130 | 8 (OC) | 162384240029 | eBay | bbcardguy7 | Buy It Now | 07295054 |
05/22/2018 | $164 | 8 | 142791693315 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 11598256 |
05/09/2018 | $35 | 6 | 362312375162 | eBay | merrillwh | Buy It Now | 31820668 |
05/07/2018 | $66 | 7 | 123108349276 | eBay | jjm1949 | Auction | 16251222 |
04/30/2018 | $40 | 6 | 372292372337 | eBay | surfcitycards | Buy It Now | 28845644 |
04/24/2018 | $181 | 8 | 142757771483 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 28269089 |
04/14/2018 | $210 | 8 | 372217482786 | eBay | probstein123 | Buy It Now | 25106632 |
04/08/2018 | $225 | 5 | 183158019046 | eBay | mean.on.sunday | Auction | 26360242 |
04/03/2018 | $10 | 3 | 232721298638 | eBay | psafootballcom | Buy It Now | 25624654 |
03/11/2018 | $66 | 7 | 183100755058 | eBay | pspa123 | Auction | 28373748 |
02/25/2018 | $87 | 8 | 372226391342 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 28514111 |
02/18/2018 | $165 | 8 | 401490356392 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 02046596 |
02/18/2018 | $1,580 | 9 | 142684232801 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 16409485 |
02/06/2018 | $60 | 7 | 202029166519 | eBay | cooperstownsportscards | Buy It Now | 90223414 |
01/24/2018 | $20 | 4 | 112773992987 | eBay | ejstuff007 | Buy It Now | 28315602 |
12/24/2017 | $190 | 8 | 391897362815 | eBay | waynaybay_123 | Buy It Now | 23066491 |
12/01/2017 | $196 | 8 | 352 | Goodwin and Co. Auctions | Masterpieces and Uncommon Commons LXXIII | Auction | 02056179 |
11/22/2017 | $171 | 8 | 352208047766 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 04013812 |
10/23/2017 | $177 | 8 | 352185380200 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 16702700 |
10/09/2017 | $41 | 6 | 362116942269 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26870429 |
09/29/2017 | $200 | 8 | 391856890033 | eBay | waynaybay_123 | Buy It Now | 17270069 |
09/19/2017 | $23 | 7 | 263203221264 | eBay | heroesandvillainscomicswr | Auction | 01188258 |
08/23/2017 | $56 | 9 (OC) | 142475571337 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 15055156 |
08/23/2017 | $165 | 8 | 291923941971 | eBay | psafootballcom | Best Offer | 90659880 |
08/06/2017 | $33 | 6 | 142461030962 | eBay | wla2 | Auction | 22239742 |
07/24/2017 | $40 | 6 | 132255337975 | eBay | schoolboycollectibles | Buy It Now | 27087057 |
07/03/2017 | $65 | 7 | 131820386347 | eBay | give120percent | Buy It Now | 25112071 |
06/18/2017 | $26 | 8 (OC) | 332260517496 | eBay | macboube | Auction | 15055158 |
05/22/2017 | $1,200 | 9 | 2133 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2017 Spring | Auction | 16409485 |
05/17/2017 | $40 | 4 | 122408683818 | eBay | konksplatt | Buy It Now | 25015827 |
04/21/2017 | $152 | 8 | 352030722473 | eBay | somatg3 | Auction | 31443542 |
03/22/2017 | $41 | 8 (OC) | 352003708645 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 23720718 |
02/21/2017 | $144 | 8 | 351979797678 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 03656801 |
01/25/2017 | $34 | 8 (OC) | 201787476552 | eBay | mecjdoyle | Auction | 12275470 |
01/08/2017 | $18 | 4 | 182403134559 | eBay | wgwmkw | Auction | 26037895 |
12/15/2016 | $223 | 8 | 322351357525 | eBay | joesvintagesportscardsii | Auction | 12475476 |
12/14/2016 | $170 | 8 | 401237385749 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 26204084 |
11/28/2016 | $22 | 5 | 132010691095 | eBay | tigereyes109 | Auction | 26244947 |
11/23/2016 | $12 | 6.5 | 311742535439 | eBay | kentan2629 | Auction | 20041017 |
11/23/2016 | $15 | 6.5 | 311742533171 | eBay | kentan2629 | Auction | 20041017 |
11/23/2016 | $36 | 6.5 | 132005616618 | eBay | kentan2629 | Auction | 20041017 |
11/07/2016 | $64 | 7 | 302125014477 | eBay | carterscards2006 | Auction | 26202166 |
10/23/2016 | $173 | 8 | 351882250074 | eBay | just_collect | Auction | 90659880 |
10/04/2016 | $25 | 4 | 361748408389 | eBay | bristolcollectibles | Auction | 26037895 |
10/02/2016 | $16 | 5.5 | 381790452401 | eBay | just_collect | Auction | 26242438 |
09/22/2016 | $1,425 | 9 | 351838061220 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 01006380 |
09/22/2016 | $235 | 8 | 351838061070 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 01016310 |
04/08/2016 | $270 | 8 | 851 | Greg Bussineau Auctions | Spring 2016 Vintage Trading Cards Auction | Auction | 25106632 |
01/05/2016 | $916 | 9 | 219 | Mile High Card Company | January 2016 | Auction | 01006380 |
12/02/2015 | $68 | 7 | 270 | Mile High Card Company | Extra Innings November/Dec 2015 | Auction | 19283781 |
09/01/2013 | $1,422 | 9 | 979 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2013 Fall | Auction | 16409485 |
08/18/2012 | $1,478 | 9 | 991 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Historical Rarities | Auction | 20019903 |
04/13/2007 | $7,986 | 9 | 701 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Spring 2007 Auction | Auction | 06523674 |