1955 Topps All-American #36 Turk Edwards
About Turk Edwards
Albert Glen 'Turk' Edwards, a 255-pound tackle, was the cornerstone of Washington State's finest era, starring from 1929 through 1931 on teams that went 25-7. He anchored the unbeaten 1930 squad that earned a Rose Bowl trip, and that season he and Mel Hein became the first All-Americans in school history. Turning pro, Edwards accepted the best of three NFL offers from the brand-new Boston Braves, the franchise that became the Redskins, and won all-league honors in every season but his last while helping Washington claim the 1937 NFL championship. His career ended in 1940 in singular fashion: after the pregame coin toss against the Giants, his cleats caught in the turf and his knee gave way. Edwards stayed with the club as an assistant and later served as Redskins head coach. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1969 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.
Sources: Wikipedia · College Football Hall of Fame · Pro Football Hall of Fame · Football reference
Graded population (PSA & SGC)
| Grader | Total | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1-4 | Auth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSA | 414 | 3 | 11 | 75 | 111 | 110 | 63 | 41 | 0 |
| SGC | 59 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 19 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 0 |
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 Turk Edwards card?
It is card #36 of the 100-card 1955 Topps All-American Football set. It features Turk Edwards and Washington State in Topps's college-football tribute issue.
Is Turk Edwards in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Yes. Turk Edwards is one of 17 Pro Football Hall of Fame subjects in the set.
Is Turk Edwards in the College Football Hall of Fame?
Yes. Turk Edwards is represented among the set's College Football Hall of Fame subjects.
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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