1955 Topps All-American #14 Gaynell Tinsley
Two cataloged biography backs exist for this numbered card. Either state completes the 100-card Basic checklist; Master tracking records both concrete states.
About Gaynell Tinsley
Gaynell "Gus" Tinsley was a two-way force at end for LSU from 1934 to 1936, earning consensus All-America honors in both 1935 and 1936 while the Tigers captured their first two SEC championships and reached back-to-back Sugar Bowls. With halfback Abe Mickal he formed one of the South's great passing combinations, connecting on a 65-yard play against SMU that stood for years as the longest pass in Southern football history. Turning pro with the Chicago Cardinals, Tinsley led the NFL with 675 receiving yards in 1937 and tied the league record with 41 catches in 1938, earning All-NFL honors both seasons. He came home to coach his alma mater from 1948 through 1954, taking the 1949 Tigers to the Sugar Bowl and becoming the first man to appear in that game as both player and head coach. The College Football Hall of Fame welcomed him in 1956.
Sources: Wikipedia · College Football Hall of Fame · Football reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 545 | 1 | 11 | 102 | 142 | 133 | 74 | 82 | 0 |
| SGC | 85 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 21 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 0 |
Cataloged biography-back states
| Grader | State | Total |
|---|---|---|
| PSA | Gaynell Tinsley (Correct Bio) | 401 |
| PSA | Gaynell Tinsley (Whizzer White Bio) | 144 |
| SGC | Gaynell Tinsley (Correct Bio) | 61 |
| SGC | Gaynell Tinsley (Whizzer White Bio) | 24 |
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 Gaynell Tinsley card?
It is card #14 of the 100-card 1955 Topps All-American Football set. It features Gaynell Tinsley and LSU in Topps's college-football tribute issue.
Is Gaynell Tinsley in the College Football Hall of Fame?
Yes. Gaynell Tinsley is represented among the set's College Football Hall of Fame subjects.
How do the #14 biography-back states count?
Either cataloged biography back completes card #14 in the 100-card Basic checklist. The optional Master checklist tracks both states, producing 102 concrete items.
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 2026-10-05.
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