1973 Scanlens VFL Series A Leigh Matthews ROOKIE CARD Graded SGC 1

A rare opportunity to secure one of the most iconic vintage VFL cards ever produced — the official rookie card of Leigh “Lethal” Matthews, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in AFL/VFL history.

✅ Card Details:

• Player: Leigh Matthews

• Team: Hawthorn

• Set: 1973 Scanlens VFL – Series A

• Card Type: Rookie Card

• Grading Company: SGC

• Grade: 1 (Authentic vintage condition)

This card marks the true beginning of a legend — Hall of Famer, 4× Premiership player, 8× Best & Fairest, AFL Team of the Century member, and premiership-winning coach.
Even in lower grade, Matthews’ rookie cards remain highly sought after due to extremely low surviving population and strong historical demand.

💎 Why This Card Matters:

• Official rookie of one of the AFL’s greatest ever players

• Over 50 years old — extremely scarce in any graded condition

• SGC-certified authentic for long-term collectability

• A cornerstone piece for serious AFL or Hawthorn collectors

📦 Condition:
SGC encapsulated for authenticity and preservation. Typical wear for early-70s Scanlens — consistent with its age and rarity.

A true blue-chip investment card and a must-own for vintage AFL collectors. Add the Leigh Matthews rookie to your collection today before these become even harder to find.