ANOTHER SUPER SEVEN: More collectible Super Bowl quarterbacks

When it comes to Super Bowl victories and big-game heroics, some of the greatest quarterbacks of all time have starred on the NFL's biggest stage. In many cases, their performance and value translated to the football card market. 

SCD's Larry Canale has ranked the seven most collectible Super Bowl quarterbacks in NFL history. Check out his rankings and in-depth analysis here. 

But there are at least seven more great Super Bowl QBs that could have made the list. As such, Canale offers Another Super Seven and their top cards to collect.  

SUPER SEVEN: The most collectible Super Bowl quarterbacks in NFL history

The skinny: Appeared in two Super Bowls, the first in January 1969, when he relieved Earl Morrall in the fourth quarter and led the Colts to their first score of the day. However, Joe Namath’s Jets prevailed, 16-3. 

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Two years later, in Super Bowl V, Unitas started and threw a 75-yard TD before leaving the game with injury. Morrall entered in relief to pull out a Colts win.

However, Johnny U’s combined Super Bowl numbers weren’t pretty: He completed 14 of 33 passes for 198 yards with one TD and two interceptions. Even so, his stature as an all-time NFL great and hobby hero keeps him in this discussion.

Choice rookie card: 1957 Topps

Recent auction prices: $16,510 for a PSA 8 (Heritage, 2023) and $14,400 for a PSA 8 (PWCC)

High-water mark: $167,300 for a PSA 9 (Heritage, 2016)

The skinny: Cowboys slinger won two Super Bowls in his 11-year career, earning MVP honors in SB VI, when Dallas defeated Miami, 14-3. He also led the Cowboys to victory over Denver in Super Bowl XII, 27-10. He compiled an 85-29 regular-season record as a starting QB, throwing 152 TDs along the way.

Choice rookie card: 1972 Topps

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Recent auction prices: $23,400 for a PSA 9 (Heritage, 2023) and $16,800 for a PSA 9 (PWCC, 2023)

The skinny: After years of frustration, Elway won back-to-back Super Bowls (1998 and 1999), taking MVP honors in the latter. He also won the 1987 regular-season MVP. Over 16 seasons, Elway posted a 148-82-1 record as a starting QB.

Also See: John Elway talks autographs, baseball cards and his favorite QBs 

Choice rookie card: 1984 Topps

Recent auction price: $6,600 for a PSA 10 (Goldin, 2023).

High-water marks: $50,000 for a PSA 10 and $26,100 (both PWCC, 2021)

The skinny: After replacing an injured Don Majkowski for Green Bay in 1991, Favre never sat again for the Packers, starting a consecutive-games-played streak that reached 321 (including 297 regular-season and 24 playoff games). 

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He led Green Bay to two Super Bowls, winning one when the Packers beat New England in 1996. Favre threw two TD passes and scored one on the ground in that 35-21 victory. He retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in TD passes (508), yards (71,838) and completions (6,300). His record as a starting QB: 186-112.

Choice rookie card: 1991 Topps Stadium Club embossed with “Super Bowl XXVI” 

Recent auction price: $216 for a PSA 10 (Heritage, 2022)

High-water mark: $6,228 for a PSA 10 (PWCC, 2021)

Noteworthy: Later Favre cards can easily exceed his rookie-card values. Example: a 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems card graded PSA 9 sold for $78,000 at PWCC in 2022. Four other examples of the same card sold for prices between $10,000 and $30,000.

The skinny: The third Green Bay QB among our selections (Bart Starr made the initial Super Seven), Rodgers hopes to find Super Bowl success with the Jets in 2024. He brought Green Bay a Super Bowl win over the Steelers in 2011, earning MVP honors in that game by throwing for 304 yards and three TDs. He currently has the NFL’s all-time highest regular-season passer rating (103.6).

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Choice rookie card: 2005 Playoff Contenders Rookie Ticket Autograph

Recent auction price: $4,500 for a PSA 9 (Goldin, 2023)

High-water mark: $52,800 for a PSA 10 (PWCC, 2022) and $49,199 for a BGS 10 (Goldin, 2022)

Noteworthy: Rodgers’ 2005 Upper Deck SP Authentic is another highly desirable piece. A Gold variation, one of only 25, sold at PWCC for $225,000 in 2021.

The skinny: Joe Montana’s replacement had a Hall of Fame career himself, highlighted by a 94-49 record as a starter with 232 TD passes and 33,124 yards. He also owns three Super Bowl rings, one as a starter. The latter came in 1995, when he led the 49ers to a 49-26 thrashing of the Chargers, winning the MVP award in the process.

Also See: Steve Young rookie card up for bid in REA auction 

Choice rookie card: 1984 Topps USFL

Recent auction price: $660 for a PSA 9 (PWCC, 2023)

High-water mark: $16,600 for a PSA 10 (PWCC, 2021)

Noteworthy: His 1986 Topps card isn’t his rookie, but don’t overlook it. His first NFL card, it pictures Young with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A PSA 10 specimen sold for $120,000 at PWCC in 2022.

The skinny: The only QB among our selections who didn’t actually win a Super Bowl. Kelly, however, led Buffalo to a record four consecutive Super Bowl appearances. Though his teams came up short in the big game, he established himself as one of the most productive QBs in the game. Leading the Bills’ vaunted “K-Gun” offense, Kelly threw for 237 TDs and compiled a 101-59 regular-season record as a starter.

Also See: Jim Kelly's grace, perseverance still inspiring Bills, NFL fans 

Choice rookie card: 1984 Topps USFL

Recent auction price: $311 for a PSA 9 (Goldin, 2023)

High-water mark: $4,349 for a PSA 10 (PWCC, 2021)

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