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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
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
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

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