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1979 Topps Rocky II – Apollo Creed / Carl Weathers – PSA 8 NM-MT – POP 16
🥊 RARE PSA-GRADED ROCKY II CARD – ONLY 16 IN THE PSA POPULATION! 🥊
Own an original piece of Rocky II movie history with this vintage 1979 Topps Rocky II trading card featuring Apollo Creed, portrayed by legendary actor Carl Weathers. Could be considered his Rookie ard since this is his first solo appearance in the set. There were no Rocky I cards produced so this set of Rocky II cards are the first Rocky cards.
This original Topps Rocky II non-sport trading card has been professionally graded PSA 8 NM-MT (Near Mint-Mint) by Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) and currently has a population of only 16.
A fantastic collectible for fans and collectors of Rocky, Rocky II, Apollo Creed, Carl Weathers, Sylvester Stallone, vintage Topps cards, PSA-graded cards, non-sport trading cards, and classic movie memorabilia.
🥊 THE FIRST TOPPS ROCKY TRADING CARD SET
An important piece of Rocky trading card history: Topps did not produce a Rocky I trading card set. The 1979 Topps Rocky II release therefore represents the first Topps Rocky trading card set, making these vintage cards particularly significant to collectors of the franchise.
Released following the original 1976 Rocky film, the 1979 Topps Rocky II set features Rocky Balboa, Apollo Creed, Mickey Goldmill, Adrian Balboa, and other memorable characters and moments from the Rocky story.
For collectors, these cards represent the beginning of the Topps Rocky trading card era and are original pieces of 1970s Rocky memorabilia.
🥊 CARD DETAILS
- Year: 1979
- Manufacturer: Topps
- Set: Rocky II
- Featured Character: Apollo Creed
- Actor: Carl Weathers
- Grade: PSA 8 NM-MT
- PSA Population: 16
- PSA Certification Number: 89635850
- Card Type: Vintage Non-Sport / Movie Trading Card
- Size: Standard Trading Card
- Material: Card Stock
- Country of Manufacture: United States
- Genre: Action / Sports / TV & Movies
⭐ APOLLO CREED – CARL WEATHERS
Apollo Creed, portrayed by Carl Weathers, is one of the most iconic characters in the entire Rocky franchise. As Rocky Balboa\'s legendary rival and eventual friend, Apollo is central to the story of both the original Rocky and Rocky II.
The 1979 Topps Rocky II set captures memorable characters and moments from the film, making these original vintage cards desirable collectibles for fans of the franchise.
This PSA 8 example is an excellent addition to a Carl Weathers collection, Apollo Creed collection, Rocky collection, Sylvester Stallone collection, vintage Topps collection, or PSA-graded movie memorabilia collection.
📈 PSA POPULATION: ONLY 16
Current PSA Population: 16
Population reports can change as additional cards are submitted and graded. Population can increase when new cards are added to the PSA population report.
📌 The card shown in the photographs is the exact card you will receive.
🎬 ROCKY 50TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTING
The Rocky franchise continues to attract collector attention as the original film approaches its 50th anniversary in 2026.
The upcoming I Play Rocky explores the behind-the-scenes story of how Sylvester Stallone, then an unknown actor and writer, fought to bring the original Rocky to the big screen.
Directed by Peter Farrelly, I Play Rocky is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on November 6, 2026, followed by a nationwide release on November 20, 2026.
The 50th-anniversary period provides an excellent backdrop for collectors interested in original 1970s Rocky trading cards, Carl Weathers memorabilia, Apollo Creed collectibles, and vintage movie cards.
🏆 GREAT FOR COLLECTORS
This 1979 Topps Rocky II Apollo Creed / Carl Weathers PSA 8 NM-MT card is a great addition to:
- Rocky trading card collections
- Rocky II collections
- Apollo Creed collections
- Carl Weathers collections
- Sylvester Stallone collections
- Vintage Topps collections
- PSA-graded card collections
- Vintage non-sport card collections
- Classic movie memorabilia collections
- Rocky franchise displays
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🥊 A scarce PSA 8 NM-MT example featuring Carl Weathers as Apollo Creed from the original 1979 Topps Rocky II trading card set, with a current PSA population of only 16.
Population can change as new cards are added. The card seen here is the exact card you will receive.
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