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Roosevelt Grier

1956 Topps

Roosevelt “Rosey” Grier (July 14, 1932-) was a respected collegiate college football player who became one of the NFL ‘s greatest stars and a memorable member of the Los Angeles Rams’ original “Fearsome Foursome.” After leaving the game, Grier continued to gain recognition as an actor, singer, minister, inspirational speaker, and one-time bodyguard for Senator Robert F. Kennedy. Grier attended Penn State in the 1950s where he was a track and field star as well as a standout lineman on the Nittany Lions … considered exceptionally agile for his 6’5”, nearly 300-pound frame. The New York Giants selected Grier in the 3rd round of the 1955 NFL Draft. While with the Giants (1955-1962) he helped take the team to an NFL Championship (1956) and four Eastern Conference Championships (1958, 1959, 1961, 1962), while securing for himself two Pro Bowl selections (1956, 1960) and named All-Pro at the defensive tackle position in all but two seasons with the team (1956, 1958-1962). New York traded Rosey to the Los Angeles Rams (1963-1966), where he teamed with Deacon Jones, Lamar Lundy, and Merlin Olson to create the “Fearsome Foursome” – arguably one of the greatest defensive lines in gridiron history. A torn Achilles tendon forced his retirement after 11 seasons in the NFL. Grier garnered global attention in 1968 when he helped disarm and subdue Sirhan Sirhan moments after the assassination of senator and presidential candidate Robert Kennedy. In addition to numerous television and movie appearances, Grier also became well known for his hobbies that included needlepoint and macramé. In 141 games, Rosey managed 44.5 sacks and two safeties.

Condition Census

Pos Grade Thumbnail Pedigree and History
1 GEM MT 10
2 MINT 9
2 MINT 9
2 MINT 9
2 MINT 9
2 MINT 9
2 MINT 9
2 MINT 9
2 MINT 9
3 NM-MT+ 8.5 (4)

Prices By Grade

1956 TOPPS 101 ROOSEVELT GRIER

Grade Most Recent Price Average Price PSA Price Population POP Higher
GEM - MT 10 $967.00 1
MINT 9 $687.00 $500.00 8 1
NM - MT 8 $308.03 $308.03 $135.00 98 14
NM 7 $91.58 $91.89 $48.00 110 133
EX - MT 6 $31.99 $31.99 $25.00 128 248
EX 5 $27.01 $26.64 $15.00 79 386
VG - EX 4 $14.07 $17.79 73 468
VG 3 $9.38 30 549
GOOD 2 $22.50 11 584
FR 1.5 5 595
PR 1 6 601
Auth 608

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