Bobby Layne #53, Bowman

Bobby Layne #53

Bowman · 1955

Common
Market value
$160
Avg grade
3.0

The Bobby Layne (#53, Bowman, 1955) is a common Football card. Across 1 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 3.0/10 grade (VG), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher. Its current raw market value is about $160.

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This card at every grade

Real community scans of the Bobby Layne, graded across the scale, with the typical value at each tier.

Bobby Layne graded 6 & below
6 & below
100% of scans
$160

Community grades

3.0
Avg Grade
1
Scans
0%
Gem Mint 9.5+
3.0
Top Grade

Grade distribution

6 & below
1 · 100%

Average sub-grades

Corners
3.0
Edges
4.0
Surface
3.0
Centering
8.0

Most common condition issues

Whitening 100%Rounded 100%Whitening; B 100%

Community average: 3.0 (VG) · based on 1 ZeroPop scans

Recent community scans

Bobby Layne, graded 3.0
Bobby Layne
Bowman
3.0$160

Card details

SetBowman
Number#53
Year1955
GameFootball
RarityCommon

Frequently asked questions

What is a Bobby Layne worth?

A raw (ungraded) Bobby Layne from Bowman currently carries a market value of about $160. Graded copies sell for more. The value ladder on this page shows the estimated price at each grade.

What grade do most Bobby Layne cards get?

Across 1 community scans on ZeroPop, the Bobby Layne averages a 3.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 3.0, edges 4.0, surface 3.0, centering 8.0.

What are the most common defects on a Bobby Layne?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Bobby Layne cards are Whitening (100% of scans), Rounded (100% of scans), Whitening; B (100% of scans).

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