1982 Topps Lawrence Taylor RC #434 BGS 9.5

The 1982 Topps Lawrence Taylor rookie card is one of the most significant defensive rookie cards in football collecting history. Capturing the legendary linebacker early in his career with the New York Giants, this card represents the arrival of a defensive force who fundamentally changed how the game of football was played.

Graded BGS 9.5, this high-grade rookie card offers exceptional preservation of its classic 1982 Topps design, making it a cornerstone addition for any serious football card collector or Giants fan.

Card Details

• Year: 1982
• Set: Topps
• Card Number: 434
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 9.5

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 235
• Population in Higher Grades: 19
• Total Graded Population: 1471

Career Highlights

• Played for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 1977 to 1981.
• Played for the New York Giants in the National Football League from 1981 to 1993.
• Two-time Super Bowl Champion with the New York Giants in 1986 and 1990.
• Named NFL MVP in 1986.
• Three-time AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1981, 1982, and 1986.
• Named NFL Rookie of the Year and NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1981.
• Nine-time First-team All-Pro selection from 1981 to 1989.
• Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
• Selected to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team and the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team.