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 |
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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 |
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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 |
Auction Prices Realized
Date | Price | Grade | Lot # | Auction House | Auction/Seller | Type | Cert |
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02/07/2025 | $92 | 7 | 387876123723 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 100119826 |
01/28/2025 | $13 | 3.5 | 116453633083 | eBay | lmor422 | Auction | 28571598 |
01/27/2025 | $9 | 2.5 | 156644972884 | eBay | pc_sportscards | Auction | 99961470 |
01/24/2025 | $107 | 7 | 387831287139 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 100119825 |
12/30/2024 | $308 | 8 | 365296153760 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 23981078 |
11/15/2024 | $103 | Auth | 256707311669 | eBay | slab_city_sports_cards | Auction | 81949505 |
11/13/2024 | $14 | 4 | 156496458537 | eBay | pc_sportscards | Auction | 70267945 |
10/29/2024 | $12 | 6.5 | 305853029459 | eBay | topflite099 | Auction | 15399935 |
10/22/2024 | $27 | 5 | 135297537352 | eBay | kingfish300 | Auction | 88064894 |
10/15/2024 | $114 | 4 | 387457673977 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 68058821 |
10/08/2024 | $25 | 5 | 305814857127 | eBay | topflite099 | Auction | 29077840 |
10/06/2024 | $29 | 5 | 146057057946 | eBay | kingfish300 | Auction | 88064894 |
09/19/2024 | $89 | 7 | 387379104690 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 01811308 |
09/14/2024 | $26 | 5 | 135230355212 | eBay | kingfish300 | Auction | 88064894 |
08/21/2024 | $95 | 7 | 266946984093 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 90973635 |
05/16/2024 | $32 | 6 | 256498870738 | eBay | comc_consignment | Auction | 25961562 |
05/13/2024 | $22 | 4 | 364869044077 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Auction | 66790024 |
04/22/2024 | $55 | 8 (OC) | 326086248314 | eBay | gregmorrisgraded | Auction | 19804672 |
09/21/2023 | $25 | 5 | 364475017697 | eBay | for.love.of.the.cards | Auction | 74069691 |
08/26/2023 | $33 | 6 | 305080775419 | eBay | akmadmarm | Auction | 72749924 |
03/20/2023 | $9 | 3 | 295561642147 | eBay | kevin3217 | Auction | 70080465 |
03/09/2023 | $19 | 5 | 165964424384 | eBay | you-gotta-steal | Auction | 11633292 |
02/10/2023 | $81 | 6 | 638 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 332 - Ends 2/9/23 | Auction | 45682227 |
01/18/2023 | $55 | 6 | 125713815159 | eBay | jerry8f | Auction | 31309311 |
12/22/2022 | $27 | 4 | 234821861756 | eBay | muwhistle1 | Auction | 25221693 |
10/13/2022 | $12 | 2.5 | 394270214156 | eBay | bigred_cards | Auction | 62188217 |
05/23/2022 | $270 | 8 | 2411 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2022 May | Auction | 30849658 |
05/16/2022 | $49 | 6 | 255529436270 | eBay | sports-cards-forever | Auction | 09159807 |
04/09/2022 | $54 | 6 | 958 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 310 - Ends 4/7/22 | Auction | 45682227 |
03/22/2022 | $42 | 5.5 | 2231 | Robert Edward Auctions | 2022 March | Auction | 46326180 |
01/27/2022 | $80 | 7 | 373888484616 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 25954650 |
12/08/2021 | $52 | 6 | 384551201584 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 55842086 |
11/02/2021 | $37 | 4 | 384459620242 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 54282843 |
09/03/2021 | $14 | 5 | 363526540923 | eBay | da343715 | Auction | 25685859 |
08/19/2021 | $24 | 4 | 384324273340 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 28124496 |
08/16/2021 | $216 | 8 | 1614 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 293 - Ends 8/12/21 | Auction | 55896838 |
08/02/2021 | $105 | 7 | 255065111998 | eBay | rayk135z4f | Auction | 20237374 |
07/17/2021 | $255 | 8 | 144105337116 | eBay | tobermory2 | Auction | 03301936 |
05/23/2021 | $204 | 8 | 154455285614 | eBay | redfhthm | Auction | 14059524 |
04/24/2021 | $63 | 6 | 353455490081 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 09159807 |
04/12/2021 | $25 | 3.5 | 203337974958 | eBay | keowee2 | Best Offer | 15835138 |
04/06/2021 | $78 | 5 | 363290526534 | eBay | up*in*the*attic | Best Offer | 40192184 |
04/04/2021 | $322 | 8 | 124656917813 | eBay | dannysipes | Auction | 20550793 |
04/01/2021 | $16 | 3 | 143984825264 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 50552443 |
03/25/2021 | $405 | 8 | 353420143888 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 23226380 |
03/25/2021 | $16 | 3 | 353420143801 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 50552441 |
03/16/2021 | $30 | 4 | 174683122900 | eBay | ichorsports1 | Best Offer | 27892630 |
02/26/2021 | $75 | 6 | 124581727755 | eBay | justenkobe | Auction | 25907543 |
02/20/2021 | $25 | 5 | 154329551639 | eBay | boozer77 | Auction | 42696542 |
02/18/2021 | $23 | 2 | 143940788488 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 50552442 |
02/01/2021 | $23 | 4 | 324456698304 | eBay | superdave | Auction | 24180735 |
01/15/2021 | $12 | 5 | 274109367074 | eBay | moose99 | Best Offer | 43284355 |
01/14/2021 | $203 | 8 | 383891662438 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 44228879 |
01/06/2021 | $45 | 6 | 303482510610 | eBay | shore_sportscards | Best Offer | 44653295 |
12/13/2020 | $36 | 5.5 | 324274495925 | eBay | gmcards2 | Best Offer | 46326180 |
11/20/2020 | $26 | 5.5 | 143832939671 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 46229208 |
11/12/2020 | $140 | 8 | 363166651843 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 42074555 |
09/02/2020 | $17 | 5 | 333703036942 | eBay | aiu572012 | Auction | 46685740 |
09/02/2020 | $125 | 8 | 1284 | Mile High Card Company | August/September 2020 Auction | Auction | 01027343 |
08/12/2020 | $130 | 8 | 274456634697 | eBay | cookiemonster501 | Best Offer | 46121819 |
07/07/2020 | $75 | 7 | 203016708340 | eBay | grays | Best Offer | 11587101 |
06/29/2020 | $50 | 5 | 401526606500 | eBay | wackman | Best Offer | 29077840 |
06/29/2020 | $55 | 5.5 | 174299222873 | eBay | socal-deals | Best Offer | 46229208 |
06/23/2020 | $36 | 6 | 383591699743 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 45116073 |
06/12/2020 | $200 | 8 | 363011985435 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Best Offer | 45617568 |
06/09/2020 | $40 | 5 | 323681240965 | eBay | xsed58a | Best Offer | 42108188 |
06/04/2020 | $28 | 6 | 283893694544 | eBay | charlies-champs | Auction | 01131115 |
06/02/2020 | $36 | 6 | 383561835837 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 45116073 |
05/29/2020 | $20 | 3 | 114010998448 | eBay | rawsmemorabilia | Best Offer | 44237441 |
05/26/2020 | $20 | 5.5 | 264735692517 | eBay | joeboutin | Auction | 46229208 |
05/13/2020 | $25 | 6 | 274357836863 | eBay | meccards | Auction | 24401877 |
05/11/2020 | $138 | 8 | 264720087255 | eBay | obqcards | Auction | 24881470 |
05/01/2020 | $70 | 7 | 233425875877 | eBay | saltytheseagulljr | Best Offer | 43823881 |
04/23/2020 | $30 | 5 | 273978546307 | eBay | moose99 | Buy It Now | 43284354 |
03/24/2020 | $31 | 6 | 402161378989 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 24401877 |
03/03/2020 | $94 | 8 | 153847850245 | eBay | orioncardsgames | Auction | 23573290 |
03/03/2020 | $90 | 7 | 362926019541 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 45115435 |
12/18/2019 | $146 | 8 | 1246 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 252 - Ends 12/12/19 | Auction | 44929559 |
12/17/2019 | $79 | 8 | 372871318555 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 02010992 |
11/09/2019 | $36 | 7 | 163928416128 | eBay | jayscomicsandcollectibles | Auction | 43823881 |
10/23/2019 | $49 | 7 | 401920840938 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 42800540 |
09/09/2019 | $79 | 8 | 143372377543 | eBay | hoodyscollectibles | Auction | 06010110 |
06/28/2019 | $10 | 4 | 153540462112 | eBay | parksideplacebasketball | Auction | 27892630 |
06/04/2019 | $115 | 8 | 382977603204 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 09004724 |
05/22/2019 | $113 | 8 | 352662460961 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 42286801 |
05/07/2019 | $109 | 8 | 352651267200 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 16648971 |
05/06/2019 | $31 | 7 | 192902739300 | eBay | mghoss22 | Auction | 42903211 |
04/21/2019 | $22 | 6 | 143211325757 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 24407023 |
04/20/2019 | $150 | 8 | 362620919441 | eBay | n.y.giants-supercollector | Auction | 31152078 |
04/05/2019 | $258 | 8.5 | 362496348871 | eBay | 4_sharp_corners | Buy It Now | 41700983 |
03/31/2019 | $134 | 8 | 183735842989 | eBay | wgwmkw | Auction | 42286801 |
03/26/2019 | $18 | 8 (OC) | 392262481846 | eBay | texasholdem | Auction | 09039232 |
02/17/2019 | $86 | 8 | 202593762410 | eBay | roseart | Auction | 16648971 |
01/23/2019 | $687 | 9 | 352568064785 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 02098950 |
01/09/2019 | $175 | 8 | 233071212752 | eBay | kyshasports | Buy It Now | 01027343 |
01/02/2019 | $90 | 8 | 132897639317 | eBay | gregmorriscards | Auction | 08017537 |
12/26/2018 | $40 | 6 | 223277502497 | eBay | yesterdayskards | Best Offer | 26120755 |
09/29/2018 | $14 | 5.5 | 163259836243 | eBay | toetag | Auction | 27348193 |
09/27/2018 | $29 | 6 | 142911677916 | eBay | bbcexchange | Buy It Now | 28602791 |
08/29/2018 | $35 | 5 | 223115018851 | eBay | stonewall-collectibles | Best Offer | 26487614 |
08/16/2018 | $30 | 6 | 132729377119 | eBay | lambertsport | Buy It Now | 26496917 |
08/04/2018 | $60 | 7 | 273368659877 | eBay | littlebill2 | Best Offer | 40312459 |
07/22/2018 | $133 | 8 | 352403773561 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 12045972 |
07/19/2018 | $31 | 7 | 382517967449 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 21877049 |
07/19/2018 | $22 | 6 | 382517967824 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 20847465 |
06/26/2018 | $20 | 6 | 323314976981 | eBay | bin-0830 | Auction | 17867157 |
06/22/2018 | $200 | 8 | 163066632157 | eBay | 1971psafootballgirl | Buy It Now | 20550793 |
06/15/2018 | $115 | 8 | 362313563660 | eBay | probstein123 | Buy It Now | 31152078 |
05/24/2018 | $66 | 8 | 1053 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 212 - Ends 5/24/18 | Auction | 29066279 |
05/22/2018 | $124 | 8 | 142791694735 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 26681637 |
05/09/2018 | $110 | 8 | 232354419400 | eBay | psafootballcom | Best Offer | 27285954 |
04/25/2018 | $98 | 8 | 202290438928 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 09041045 |
04/12/2018 | $158 | 8.5 | 392012170305 | eBay | mintstateinc | Auction | 25990320 |
04/10/2018 | $99 | 8 | 123045315056 | eBay | kevbo722 | Buy It Now | 27248235 |
04/01/2018 | $40 | 5 | 263540825761 | eBay | sports-cards-n-stuff | Best Offer | 25556337 |
03/28/2018 | $20 | 6 | 312090309975 | eBay | uncommons | Auction | 28918404 |
02/11/2018 | $180 | 8 | 222777896786 | eBay | garys-treasures | Best Offer | 12045972 |
01/30/2018 | $24 | 6 | 263455841782 | eBay | ccc6u62 | Auction | 31440334 |
01/10/2018 | $109 | 8 | 382333775063 | eBay | red-zone | Buy It Now | 31152078 |
01/06/2018 | $45 | 6 | 272985596182 | eBay | freddywestie | Buy It Now | 23374195 |
01/04/2018 | $76 | 8 | 173060803488 | eBay | pittroberts | Auction | 27248235 |
12/17/2017 | $7 | 6 | 122854477555 | eBay | pvsportscards2011 | Auction | 27968269 |
11/24/2017 | $54 | 7 | 292269864150 | eBay | psafootballcom | Best Offer | 27875694 |
11/22/2017 | $669 | 9 | 352208048081 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 02098950 |
11/09/2017 | $146 | 8 | 1148 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 198 - Ends 11/9/17 | Auction | 01103473 |
10/24/2017 | $78 | 8 | 382254200207 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 09041045 |
10/23/2017 | $79 | 8 | 142538433249 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 20656335 |
10/15/2017 | $35 | 6 | 232387624791 | eBay | psafootballcom | Best Offer | 27331087 |
10/09/2017 | $29 | 7 | 382239055487 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 27653557 |
10/03/2017 | $50 | 6 | 122426485196 | eBay | konksplatt | Buy It Now | 25018422 |
09/09/2017 | $7 | 5 | 292237984249 | eBay | stevenl7 | Auction | 27865348 |
08/31/2017 | $8 | 5.5 | 253113454086 | eBay | seasaltowl | Auction | 20799472 |
07/17/2017 | $139 | 8 | 142438804287 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 22224732 |
07/01/2017 | $10 | 6 | 302360840325 | eBay | alexharv | Auction | 25907543 |
06/27/2017 | $5 | 2 | 282535863431 | eBay | suzannhoo4 | Auction | 19897078 |
06/22/2017 | $17 | 6 | 1011 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 188 - Ends 6/22/17 | Auction | 27331087 |
06/02/2017 | $19 | 6 | 122528780663 | eBay | shawther | Best Offer | 23374195 |
06/01/2017 | $19 | 6 | 122487824219 | eBay | shawther | Best Offer | 23374195 |
05/25/2017 | $120 | 8 | 657 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 186 - Ends 5/25/17 | Auction | 27285954 |
05/18/2017 | $31 | 6 | 371947471303 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 26659433 |
05/12/2017 | $28 | 5 | 142333645027 | eBay | konksplatt | Buy It Now | 25018423 |
04/10/2017 | $10 | 5 | 222464943682 | eBay | higradecards10too | Auction | 21355444 |
04/07/2017 | $19 | 6 | 252841283577 | eBay | heroesandvillainscomicswr | Auction | 23374195 |
03/15/2017 | $134 | 8 | 322445503824 | eBay | vintagefballgrl | Auction | 23981078 |
02/21/2017 | $52 | 7 | 351979798318 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 22483755 |
01/28/2017 | $18 | 5 | 302202812902 | eBay | mjmmlc | Auction | 23792983 |
01/07/2017 | $10 | 5 | 201767984920 | eBay | mackvn | Auction | 26211240 |
12/28/2016 | $17 | 6 | 201753042823 | eBay | grays | Auction | 26359325 |
12/18/2016 | $46 | 7 | 332062007065 | eBay | just_collect | Auction | 26528469 |
12/14/2016 | $104 | 8 | 401237387271 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 22224732 |
11/05/2016 | $11 | 6 (OC) | 311730642035 | eBay | brenda_jesse | Auction | 90639871 |
10/25/2016 | $48 | 7 | 201688845254 | eBay | www.stevenovella.com | Auction | 26178242 |
10/20/2016 | $24 | 6 | 381807724404 | eBay | probstein123 | Auction | 23831982 |
10/02/2016 | $151 | 8 | 401193794598 | eBay | pwcc_auctions | Auction | 23981078 |
09/23/2016 | $10 | 6 | 122136589927 | eBay | attikgems | Auction | 25718798 |
08/18/2016 | $161 | 8 | 806 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 166 - Ends 8/18/16 | Auction | 24694507 |
09/03/2015 | $54 | 7 | 531 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 141 - Ends 9/3/15 | Auction | 24546447 |
09/18/2014 | $196 | 8 | 729 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 116 - Ends 9/18 | Auction | 23226380 |
03/23/2012 | $54 | 7 | 777 | Sirius Sports Auctions | Sirius Sports Cards Auction # 51 | Auction | 19719682 |
08/21/2011 | $322 | 9 | 974 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Sizziling Summer 2011 | Auction | 09042660 |
05/06/2011 | $967 | 10 | 505 | Memory Lane, Inc. | Spring Fever Classic 2011 | Auction | 06017819 |