Joe Montana 1981 Topps #216 Rookie Card PSA 9
eBay listing: 1981 Topps - Joe Montana #216 (RC) PSA 9!
Condition: Graded · PSA 9 · Buy It Now
What the card is
This is the 1981 Topps Joe Montana rookie card, #216, graded PSA 9, as stated in the listing title. It is Montana's only Topps rookie card and one of the most recognizable vintage football cards ever made.
Why the 1981 Topps Montana matters
Topps was the main maker of NFL cards in 1981, and card #216 marked Montana's first appearance in the set. Vintage cards from this era were handled, flipped and stored loosely by the kids who collected them, so sharp, well-centered copies are hard to find. That's why high grades on cards from the early 1980s carry so much weight.
Why Montana matters to collectors
Joe Montana was a third-round pick of the San Francisco 49ers in 1979 and became the face of their dynasty. He won four Super Bowls (XVI, XIX, XXIII and XXIV) without throwing an interception in any of them, and was named Super Bowl MVP three times. He was a two-time NFL MVP, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
"Joe Cool" is linked to some of the most famous moments in football, including "The Catch" in the 1981 NFC Championship Game, and he remains one of the standard-bearers for quarterback greatness. That makes his rookie card a cornerstone of vintage football collecting.
What makes this copy special
- Montana's Topps rookie card. Card #216 from the 1981 set.
- Graded PSA 9. As stated in the listing title, a Mint grade on a card more than four decades old.
- A true vintage blue chip. One of the most recognized football cards in the hobby.
Check the PSA certification number in the listing photos to confirm the slab. See our PSA grading scale guide for what separates a 9 from a 10.
Buying this card from SRQ Collectibles
This Joe Montana 1981 Topps #216 Rookie Card PSA 9 is currently listed at $4,000 (as of Oct 16, 2026) as a Buy It Now listing in the SRQ Collectibles eBay store. Prices and availability can change, so the eBay listing is always the final word. Buying through eBay gives you eBay's checkout and buyer protections, and you can message us there or on Instagram at @srqcollectibles with questions about the card, extra photos or shipping. Want to see what else we have? See everything In Stock, or contact us if you're hunting for a specific card.