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title: "1935 National Chicle Football Bronko Nagurski #34 price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/sports/football/1935-national-chicle-bronko-nagurski-34/
category: Sports cards
updated: 2026-09-27
as_of: 2026-09-27
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# 1935 National Chicle Football Bronko Nagurski #34: price, verified sales and population

> The 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski #34 is the key football card in National Chicle's first football release. Collectors search for it because it is the premier card of a short, early NFL issue and has an extremely thin high-grade PSA population.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 21 verified sales of the 1935 National Chicle Football Bronko Nagurski #34 as of September 27, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $402,600 for a Base high number PSA 7 on August 22, 2026 at Heritage Auctions.
- The highest verified sale on record is $402,600 for a Base high number PSA 7 on August 22, 2026 at Heritage Auctions.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Base high number | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $350,000 (2011-01-25) | $350,000 (2011-01-25) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 8.5 | — | 0 | $174,000 (2019-08-18) | $174,000 (2019-08-18) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 8 | — | 0 | $66,354 (2008-07-08) | $66,354 (2008-07-08) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 7 | — | 1 | $402,600 (2026-08-22) | $402,600 (2026-08-22) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 6.5 | — | 0 | $72,000 (2022-08-28) | $72,000 (2022-08-28) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 6 | — | 0 | $93,000 (2023-05-11) | $93,000 (2023-05-11) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 5 | — | 0 | $118,800 (2026-04-11) | $118,800 (2026-04-11) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 4 | — | 0 | $29,400 (2021-07-26) | $29,400 (2021-07-26) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 3 | — | 0 | $48,801 (2026-01-30) | $48,801 (2026-01-30) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 2.5 | — | 0 | $12,600 (2022-12-05) | $12,600 (2022-12-05) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 2 | — | 0 | $46,360 (2026-05-15) | $46,360 (2026-05-15) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 1.5 | — | 0 | $13,800 (2021-04-20) | $13,800 (2021-04-20) | — |
| Base high number | PSA 1 | — | 0 | $4,999 (2020-02-20) | $4,999 (2020-02-20) | — |
| Base high number | SGC 5.5 | — | 0 | $18,000 (2019-04-19) | $18,000 (2019-04-19) | — |
| Base high number | SGC 3 | — | 0 | $28,800 (2024-05-16) | $28,800 (2024-05-16) | — |
| Base high number | SGC 2 | — | 0 | $17,400 (2023-11-17) | $17,400 (2023-11-17) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-22 | Base high number | PSA 7 | $402,600 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-cards/singles-pre-1950-/1935-national-chicle-bronko-nagurski-34-psa-nm-7/a/50087-80176.s) |
| 2026-05-15 | Base high number | PSA 2 | $46,360 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-cards/singles-pre-1950-/1935-national-chicle-bronko-nagurski-rookie-34-psa-good-2/a/50085-81137.s) |
| 2026-04-11 | Base high number | PSA 5 | $118,800 | included | Love of the Game Auctions | [link](https://bid.loveofthegameauctions.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=44999) |
| 2026-01-30 | Base high number | PSA 3 | $48,801 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-cards/singles-pre-1950-/1935-national-chicle-bronko-nagurski-rookie-34-psa-vg-3/a/50082-81135.s) |
| 2025-10-24 | Base high number | PSA 2 | $36,600 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-cards/singles-pre-1950-/1935-national-chicle-bronko-nagurski-rookie-34-psa-good-2/a/50080-82473.s) |
| 2025-08-16 | Base high number | PSA 2 | $27,364 | included | Lelands | [link](https://auction.lelands.com/bids/bidplace?itemid=128206) |
| 2025-05-16 | Base high number | PSA 3 | $36,600 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-cards/singles-pre-1950-/1935-national-chicle-bronko-nagurski-rookie-34-psa-vg-3/a/50077-81014.s) |
| 2025-01-31 | Base high number | PSA 2 | $19,500 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) |
| 2024-05-16 | Base high number | SGC 3 | $28,800 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-cards/singles-pre-1950-/1935-chicle-bronko-nagurski-34-sgc-vg-3/a/50069-81550.s) |
| 2023-11-17 | Base high number | SGC 2 | $17,400 | included | Fanatics Collect / PWCC | [link](https://www.fanaticscollect.com/premier/033525dc-75a1-11ee-9ffc-0213ba723333) |
| 2023-05-11 | Base high number | PSA 6 | $93,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/itm/football-cards/singles-pre-1950-/1935-national-chicle-bronko-nagurski-rookie-34-psa-ex-mt-6/a/50062-51162.s) |
| 2022-12-05 | Base high number | PSA 2.5 | $12,600 | included | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) |
| 2022-08-28 | Base high number | PSA 6.5 | $72,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) |
| 2022-08-15 | Base high number | PSA 7 | $105,000 | included | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) |
| 2021-07-26 | Base high number | PSA 4 | $29,400 | included | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) |
| 2021-04-20 | Base high number | PSA 1.5 | $13,800 | not stated | Robert Edward Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) |
| 2020-02-20 | Base high number | PSA 1 | $4,999 | excluded | eBay | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) |
| 2019-08-18 | Base high number | PSA 8.5 | $174,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&dept=3923&layout=gallery&mode=archive&page=72~1&sb=1&si=1&sold_status=1526&term=Bronko++Nagurski) |
| 2019-04-19 | Base high number | SGC 5.5 | $18,000 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://sports.ha.com/c/search/results.zx?archive_state=5327&dept=3923&layout=gallery&mode=archive&page=72~1&sb=1&si=1&sold_status=1526&term=Bronko++Nagurski) |
| 2011-01-25 | Base high number | PSA 9 | $350,000 | excluded | Memory Lane, Inc. | [link](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/6526/holy-grail-football-cards-commands-record-price-landmark-350-000-sale-by-memory-lane-inc) |
| 2008-07-08 | Base high number | PSA 8 | $66,354 | not stated | SCP Auctions | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) |

## How to identify each version

- **Base high number**: 1935 National Chicle Football card #34 picturing Bronko Nagurski; part of the second high-number group #25-36, with Art Deco-style player artwork and football-player text back.

**Identity note:** Seed identity was correct; the card is specifically a high-number card from the expanded second group of the 36-card National Chicle football issue.

## Why this card matters

PSA's 1935 National Chicle set profile describes the 36-card Football Stars issue as National Chicle's inaugural football release and says the second 12-card expansion included Bronko Nagurski #34. The same profile describes Nagurski as widely seen as the most valuable and desirable football card of all. PSA CardFacts also lists only one PSA 9 and no PSA 10, underscoring how few top-grade PSA examples are recorded. The card matters because it combines early football-card history, high-number scarcity, and a central Hall of Fame subject.

## Identifying the exact version

The exact version is 1935 National Chicle Football Bronko Nagurski #34, English, base high number. PSA's set profile places #34 in the second group after the original 24-card release, with high numbers #25-36 described as at least twice as scarce as lower numbers. Do not merge this card with later Nagurski cards, modern reprints, lower-number National Chicle cards, or other football Hall of Fame rookies. For slabs, record grader, grade, qualifier, cert, and any visible card-specific defects.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

Grade, high-number status, centering, toning, corner wear, focus, and eye appeal are the main separators. PSA's set profile says National Chicle cards are condition sensitive, with toning, corner wear, focus problems, and centering mishaps affecting top-grade supply. PSA CardFacts shows only 1 PSA 9, 6 PSA 8s, and 16 PSA 7s on the accessed table, but those are graded-copy counts only. The private PSA 9 sale is a separate comp category from lower-grade public auction results.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against official references; multiple checks; no destructive tests; copied cert numbers exist. Verify the card number, National Chicle artwork style, dimensions, back text, paper aging, and signs of trimming or recoloring. Because this is a heavily counterfeited high-value vintage football card, use high-resolution front, back, edge, and slab photos before relying on a comp. PSA warns that cert numbers can be copied, so confirm the cert record, holder appearance, seller provenance, and the physical card together.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** The single PSA 9 population means there is only one important Nagurski card. **What the evidence says:** The PSA 9 count is a graded-population entry for that grade; demand and comps still need exact sale evidence for each grade.
- **Myth:** High number means impossible to find, so any condition is equivalent. **What the evidence says:** The set profile supports high-number scarcity, but PSA APR data shows grade and condition still separate prices materially.
- **Myth:** A private record sale should be treated like a current open-market bid. **What the evidence says:** A private transaction is evidence of one dated sale, not an executable current bid or a price for lower-grade copies.
- **Myth:** A valid cert alone settles authenticity. **What the evidence says:** PSA warns copied cert numbers exist; cert data must be combined with physical slab and card inspection.

## FAQ

### What is the record sale for a 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski #34?

PSA reported a PSA 9 private transaction brokered by Memory Lane at $350,000, published on 2011-01-25.

### How many PSA 9 Nagurski #34 cards exist?

PSA CardFacts showed 1 PSA 9 example and no PSA 10 entry as accessed on 2026-09-26.

### Is Bronko Nagurski #34 a high number?

Yes; PSA's set profile says National Chicle expanded from 24 to 36 cards and that the second group #25-36 included Nagurski #34.

### How much did a recent PSA 2 sell for?

A PSA 2 sold for $19,500 on 2025-01-31 in PSA CardFacts' APR table.

### Is population the same as the original print run?

No; the PSA counts are graded-copy counts, while the opened sources do not establish a factory print run.

### Why is condition so important on this card?

PSA's set profile says National Chicle cards are condition sensitive because of toning, corner wear, focus problems, and centering mishaps.

## Sources

1. [1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/bronko-nagurski-34/5852) (PSA)
2. [Football Cards - 1935 National Chicle PSA CardFacts](https://www.psacard.com/cardfacts/football-cards/1935-national-chicle/50) (PSA)
3. [Holy Grail of Football Cards Commands Record Price in Landmark $350,000 Sale by Memory Lane Inc.](https://www.psacard.com/articles/articleview/6526/holy-grail-football-cards-commands-record-price-landmark-350-000-sale-by-memory-lane-inc) (PSA)
4. [PSA Grading Standards](https://www.psacard.com/gradingstandards) (PSA)
5. [PSA Cert Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> 1935 National Chicle Football Bronko Nagurski #34. CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/sports/football/1935-national-chicle-bronko-nagurski-34/ (accessed 2026-09-27).

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