1955 Topps All-American #26 Larry Kelley
Rookie card
About Larry Kelley
Larry Kelley played end for Yale from 1934 to 1936 and had a flair for the big moment — as a sophomore he beat Princeton with a long touchdown catch, and he scored a touchdown in every one of the six games he played against Harvard and Princeton. Quick with a quip, he was nicknamed 'Laughing Larry' and unanimously elected captain of the 1936 Elis, who went 7-1 behind his 17 catches for 372 yards. That December he won the Heisman Trophy — just the second winner ever, and the first honored after the award took John Heisman's name — outpolling his nearest rival more than four to one. Kelley turned down the Detroit Lions and offers in baseball and film, preferring the classroom: he taught mathematics and history at the Peddie School and Cheshire Academy. He entered the College Football Hall of Fame in 1969.
Sources: Wikipedia · College Football Hall of Fame · Heisman Trust · Football reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 455 | 2 | 16 | 107 | 134 | 114 | 48 | 34 | 0 |
| SGC | 65 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 1 |
Graded population — a scarcity guide, not a price. Snapshot 2026-08-23. Half-grades fold down (8.5→8). PSA counts are straight-graded. Uncataloged wrong-back slabs are excluded.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 1955 Topps All-American Larry Kelley card?
It is card #26 of the 100-card 1955 Topps All-American Football set. It features Larry Kelley and Yale in Topps's college-football tribute issue.
Is 1955 Topps All-American #26 Larry Kelley a rookie card?
Yes. The checklist marks #26 Larry Kelley as a rookie card.
Is Larry Kelley in the College Football Hall of Fame?
Yes. Larry Kelley is represented among the set's College Football Hall of Fame subjects.
Did Larry Kelley win the Heisman Trophy?
Yes. Larry Kelley won the Heisman Trophy in 1936. 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 2026-08-27.
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