1955 Topps All-American #69 Frank Sinkwich
Played two seasons with the Detroit Lions and two in the AAFC with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Colts.
About Frank Sinkwich
Frank Sinkwich, born in Croatia and raised in Youngstown, Ohio, became the first Heisman Trophy winner from the Southeastern Conference as Georgia's tailback in 1942. Toughness made his legend: he broke his jaw early in the 1941 season, played on in a custom face mask, then closed the year in the Orange Bowl by piling up 382 total yards against TCU, rushing for 139 and passing for 243 with three touchdown throws. As a senior he rolled up an SEC-record 2,187 yards of total offense, earned unanimous All-America honors, and claimed the Heisman for Wally Butts's Bulldogs. The Detroit Lions made him the first overall pick of the 1943 NFL draft, and he was named the league's most valuable player in 1944 before wartime service and a knee injury cut his career short. Sinkwich was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.
Sources: Wikipedia · Heisman Trust · Football reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 356 | 0 | 5 | 53 | 92 | 96 | 57 | 53 | 0 |
| SGC | 67 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-23. Half grades fold down for both graders (8.5→8); PSA qualified slabs (OC, ST, PD, MC and the like) are not counted. Uncataloged wrong-back slabs are excluded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1955 Topps All-American Frank Sinkwich card?
It is card #69 of the 100-card 1955 Topps All-American Football set. It features Frank Sinkwich and Georgia in Topps's college-football tribute issue.
Is 1955 Topps All-American #69 Frank Sinkwich a rookie card?
Yes. The checklist marks #69 Frank Sinkwich as a rookie card.
Is Frank Sinkwich in the College Football Hall of Fame?
Yes. Frank Sinkwich is represented among the set's College Football Hall of Fame subjects.
Did Frank Sinkwich win the Heisman Trophy?
Yes. Frank Sinkwich won the Heisman Trophy in 1942. Eleven Heisman winners appear in the set.
How many cards are in the 1955 Topps All-American Football set?
The public checklist has 100 numbered cards. The optional 102-item Master adds the second cataloged biography-back state for #14 Gaynell Tinsley and #21 Byron R. White. Alleged short prints are not encoded.
Sources: PSA Basic Registry, PSA Master Registry, Trading Card Database, Vintage Football Card Gallery, and Cardboard Connection, PSA & SGC population reports. Card data compiled and maintained by T206Cards.com. Page last updated 2026-10-25.
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