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1985 Topps WWF Hulk Hogan Rookie #1 PSA Gem Mint 10....
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1985 Topps WWF Hulk Hogan Rookie #1 PSA Gem Mint 10. The 1985 Topps WWF Hulk Hogan Rookie #1 stands as a cultural and hobby icon, capturing the explosion of professional wrestling into mainstream entertainment during the 1980s. As the lead card in Topps' first fully licensed WWF set, it features Hogan in his prime, clad in his signature gear, radiating the charisma that made him the face of the sport. The 1985 Topps WWF set was groundbreaking, not just for its vibrant photography and card-back bios, but for ushering wrestling into the trading card world in a format that mirrored baseball and other major sports. With Hogan as card #1, this rookie holds both symbolic and literal top billing, anchoring the set that helped legitimize wrestling cards as a serious collectible category.Graded PSA Gem Mint 10, this example is a museum-worthy gem of a card that combines flawless condition with historic importance. With relatively few surviving in pristine condition due to centering and print issues common in the set, high-grade copies have become increasingly scarce and valuable. The card represents the peak of '80s wrestling mania, nostalgia, and cross-generational appeal, an essential piece for vintage collectors, pop culture enthusiasts, and serious investors alike. Simply put, this Hulk Hogan rookie is more than a card, it's a cornerstone of wrestling history and a symbol of one of the most electrifying eras in sports entertainment. One of fifteen graded Gem Mint.
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2025 December 19 - 21 Winter Sports Catalog Auction #50081 (go to Auction Home page)
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December, 2025
19th-21st
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