Mike Singletary

Mike Singletary, born October 9, 1958, is a legendary NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, earning All-American honors twice at Baylor University, All-Southwest Conference honors three times, and setting single-season and career tackle records; inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1998, he later coached the San Francisco 49ers[2].

First released in 1983 as part of the Topps Football set in the United States[1][2][3].

• This is Singletary's official rookie card from his second NFL season after being drafted in 1981[1][2][3].
• Singletary was a key member of the Bears' 1985 Super Bowl XX championship team[2].
• The card is frequently pulled in pack openings alongside other Bears rookies like Jim McMahon[4].

Condition. Check for centering issues common in 1983 Topps, edge wear, corner dings, print defects, and surface scratches; raw copies often show wax stains or pack scratches[1][3].

Storage. Store in top-loaders or semi-rigid holders with sleeves in a cool, dry place away from sunlight; use card savers for ungraded copies.

Authenticity. Verify print quality, card stock thickness, and Topps logo alignment; for graded, check slab authenticity via graded/graded/graded verification tools; reprints are rare but watch for modern repros with off-color borders.