Ed Meador LA Rams All Pro Safety
5 Pro Bowls and 2 All Pro Teams
Carrol Dale catch against Irv Cross and the Los Angeles Rams
Can't really say when this is taking place, but it's Packer receiver Carrol Dale making a touchdown catch against the Rams - we think Irv Cross defending. In his 14 seasons in the NFL, Dale had 52 touchdown catches - 35 as a Packer and 17 as Ram.
Rosey Taylor Leads Frank Gifford on a Screen Pass Play
A screen pass to Frank Gifford in the some late 1950s NFL gameplay with Hall of Famer Rosey Brown pulling out in front to lead. #33 is Giants fullback Mel Tripplett.
The Houston Oilers Ray Childress
5-Time Pro Bowler Ray Childress of the Houston Oilers. Credited with 75.5 sacks in his 11-year career as an Oiler.
Photo of the Rams Ed Meador with an Interception
Ram All-Pro Ed Meador with 1 of his 46 interceptions he had during his 12 years in the NFL.
Packers Fullback Jim Taylor vs the Colts | Early 1960s NFL
Packers fullback Jim Taylor hurdles over a pair of Colts, probably 1960. In 1960, Taylor's 1101 rushing yards was #2 in the NFL. The other Packer here, #78 is Norm Masters and the Colt #66 is linebacker Don Shinnick. Shinnick played 13 seasons - all in Baltimore. In 1959 his 7 interceptions tied two other defenders for the most in the league that season..
Len Dawson Dallas Texans Quarterback in 1962
After a disappointing 5 seasons in the NFL Len Dawson joined the Dallas Texans of the AFL in 1962 and led them to a 11-3 record and an AFL Title. Named AFL Player of the Year.
Bill Brown Runs Against the Giants Defense in 1965
After taking a handoff from rookie quarterback Bob Berry, Vikings running back Bill Brown carries against the New York Giants. In 1965 Bill Brown was selected to the Pro Bowl after having 1202 Total Yards from Scrimmage - 699 rushing yards & 503 yards receiving and scored 7 touchdowns. The Giants closing in are Andy Stynchula (#72), Jim Carroll (#60) and Roger Anderson (#73).
Vikings Mick Tingelhoff - NFL All Pro Center
Joined the Vikings as a Free Agent in 1962, Mick Tinglhoff of Nebraska became the Vikings starting center as a rookie and never missed a game his entire 17-year NFL career in Minnesota. 6 Pro Bowl selections and 5 All pro Teams.
Randy White and DD Lewis - 1977 Dallas Cowboys Defense
Hall of Fame Defensive Lineman Randy White and friends converge on a Chicago Bears runner, maybe from 1977. That's linebackers DD Lewis and Bob Breunig in the foreground.
Dick Butkus and the 1970 Chicago Bears Defense Stop Lion Charlie Sanders
Dick Butkus is soon intent on getting to Lions Tight End Charlie Sanders he has a handful of his own team mates jersey here in this 1970 Bears-Lions action.
Sonny Jurgensen 1969 Sport Magazine October Cover
October, 1969 issue of Sport Magazine with Washington Redskins quarterback Sonny Jurgensen on the cover.
Jets Quarterback Al Woodall Pressured By Bubba Smith
1970 NFL - Big Bubba Smith tosses Jet lineman Dave Foley to the side as he comes face to face with Al Woodall. Joe Namath had been injured in week five against these same Colts and Woodall was pressed into the starting lineup for the rest of the season. New York ended up with a total of 4 wins for the 1970 NFL season. Baltimore would defeat the Cowboys in Super Bowl V.
Rich Jackson and the Denver Broncos Defense in 1970
Rich Jackson, along with fellow Bronco defenders Pete Duranko and Paul Smith, congregate over a fallen Len Dawson. If sacks would have been tracked in 1970, the Broncos would have been #2 in the newly merged league with 50 - Paul Smith led Denver with 11½, Jackson had 10 and Duranko, 7.
Roger Brown Sacks Bart Starr in the 1962 Thanksgiving Day Massacre Game
From the Thanksgiving Day game of 1962. The Lions handed the Packers their only loss of the season, a 26–14 defeat that was far more one-sided than the final score suggests. Known as the “Thanksgiving Day Massacre,” Detroit’s defense completely stifled the Packers’ offense, sacking Bart Starr 10 times and holding the great Jim Taylor to just 47 yards rushing.
The Packers trailed 26–0 in the third quarter before finally getting on the scoreboard. Willie Davis recovered a fumble in the Lions’ end zone for one touchdown, and Taylor scored on a 4-yard run following another Detroit fumble at the Lions’ own 14-yard line.
Here, Roger Brown is about to bring down Starr. I couldn’t find anything definitive on how the 10 sacks were divided among the Lions defenders, although one source credits Brown with six sacks and a safety in the game.
Unofficially, Brown is credited with 14 sacks and two safeties during the 1962 NFL season.
Ernie Ladd Tackles A Boston Patriot Runner in 1961
6-foot 9-inch, 290 pound rookie Ernie Ladd of Grambling has a Boston Patriot runner in his grasp in this early 1960s AFL Chargers-Patriots battle. The Charger in the background looks like tackle Jerry DeLucca.
The inset is the predicted finishes of the AFL for the 1963 season by the sports magazine All-Pro Football. They were close with the East Division Results. Boston and Buffalo ended up in a tie for first place and The Patriots would win out in one-game showdown between the two clubs. In the West, the Chargers would edge out the Raiders by one game for the top spot. In the end it was San Diego crowned the 1963 AFL Champion after a 51-10 demolishing of Boston in the Title Game.
Bobby Mitchell and Dicky Moegle - Browns/ Steelers 1961 NFL
Old School NFL – 1961! Browns halfback Bobby Mitchell takes off after hauling in a pass against Pittsburgh. Steelers defender Dicky Moegle (#47) moves in after hurdling Browns blocker Dick Schafrath (#77).
The 1961 season would be Mitchell’s last in Cleveland. He joined the Washington Redskins in 1962, beginning the next chapter of his outstanding NFL career.
The Vikings Fran Tarkenton Scrambling
Scrambling sensation Fran Tarkenton thrilled fans and frustrated defenses with his scrambling - especially during the early years of his career with the Vikings. But defenses did manage to get to him from time to time. During his 18-year career he was sacked a total of 570 times. His 5207 Yards Lost is still a #1 All-Time Record in NFL Books.
Russ Francis makes a catch against Buffalo in 1977
Patriots Tight End Russ Francis with a grab in 1977. That's Bill's veteran Tony Greene in coverage.
Dick Bass, College Of The Pacific All American
A 1st Round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1960, Dick Bass was an exciting All-American running back at the College Of The Pacific. In 1958 he led the NCAA with 1361 yards and 16 touchdowns scored. He went on to play 10 seasons in the NFL - all in Los Angeles.
1970s Cardinals Great - Terry Metcalf
The Cardinals Terry Metcalf looks like he's about to spring a long one. In his 6 seasons in the NFL he had over 5900 Yards from Scrimmage, averaging 5.9 Yards-per-Touch and 10,001 All-Purpose Yards.
YA Tittle - Tough Old School NFL Quarterback
An image reminisce of the physical harshness of the Old School Era of NFL Football - Giants quarterback YA Tittle, already a familiar subject of multiple images depicting the brutal conditions faced by QBs of that time, nurses an injury on the sideline. The story that goes with this picture is Tittle has just scored a 21-yard run against the Cardinals in 1962.
Lem Barney and the 1967 Lions Defense Breaks Up a Vikings Pass
With a little help from his friends, Rookie corner back Lem Barney breaks up this Vikings pass attempt. In 1967 Barney (along with the Saint's Dave Whitsell) had a league-high 10 interceptions. That's the 1968 Detroit Lions game schedule in the insert.
Dave Casper of the Raiders with a Catch against the Lions in 1978
The Raiders top receiver in 1978 - Tight End Dave Casper had 62 catches, 852 yards and 8 TDs while earning All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. Here he is getting away from the Lions in a game from 1978 where he had 5 catches and a score in a 29-17 Oakland win.
Fran Tarkenton and Bud Grant of the Minnesota Vikings
Vikings Head Coach Bud Grant and Fran Tarkenton, his quarterback of the 1970s. Fran Tarkenton. Together they made 3 Super Bowl appearances in the 1970s. And, despite the loss in Super Bowl IV, Grant and his Vikings were technically the NFL Champions of 1969.
Kenny Easley Seattle Seahawks Hall of Famer
Ken Easley of the Seattle Seahawks led the NFL in Interceptions in 1985 with 10 picks and 2 returned for touchdowns. Here he is with fellow defenders Terry Jackson and John Harris in coverage against Denver.
49er Fullback Ken Willard
Ken Willard, 49er fullback from 1965 to 1973 - carried 1582 times for 5930 yards, a 3.7 YPC and 45 rushing touchdowns. Also had 273 catches, another 2156 receiving yards and 16 receiving TDs.
Eagles Linebacker Tim Rossovich Gives the Side Look
The epitome of the real Shock Jock - Tim Rossovich, gives us the mean side look here in the early 1970s photo. After suffering a ruptured tendon during the 1970 preseason, rumor has it that Rossovich refused to have surgery and played through it the remainder of the season.
JC Caroline Dives for Paul Hornung | 1959 Packers & Bears
Packer Paul Hornung tries to get outside as Bear JC Caroline attempts a diving tackle. In 1959 Hornung, in addition to 681 rushing yards, led the league in scoring with 94 points.
Dell Magazine 1960 NFL All Pro Defensive Team
From the 1960 NFL Season Preview of Dell Magazine. The Sports Publication gives it's choices for the NFL All-Pro Team for the upcoming season. Basing their decisions on play from the previous season, the Giants and Colts - the NFL Title game participants of 1959 - were largely represented. Of the 11 selections, The Champion Colts had 3 - Gino Marchetti, Big Daddy Lipscomb and Andy Nelson. The Giants contributed 3 as well - Andy Robustelli, Sam Huff and Jim Patton. The remaining were Leo Nomellini of the 49ers, Joe Schmidt of the Lions, John Reger, Steelers; Tom Brookshier Eagles and the Cardinals rookie Billy Stacy.
Of the list, Marchetti, Robustelli, Nomellini, Schmidt and Huff are all Hall of Famers.
Late 1950s Baltimore Colts - Johnny Unitas
A Classic late 1950s NFL image of Johhny Unitas lined up with the Colts offense against what looks like the Cleveland Browns defense. By the time of this photo Unitas had led Baltimore to two NFL Titles (1958 & 1959) and would do another in 1970.
Cardinal Quarterback Charley Johnson
Charley Johnson of New Mexico State, quarterbacked in St Louis for 9 seasons completing over 2,000 passes for almost 15,000 yards and 108 touchdowns.
Dave Osborn - 1969 Vikings vs Bears
The Vikings top rusher in 1969 - Dave Osborn, carries against Chicago. This might be from the November 2 game that year. Dave had 79 yards and a TD. The Bear in the foreground is Joe Taylor of North Carolina A&T.
Kenny Stabler & George Blanda Emerging From a Tunnel, Early 1970s NFL
Raider icons Kenny Stabler and George Blanda emerge onto a muddy field before a game, sometime in the mid-1970s. Blanda was well into 40s by the time Kenny Stabler, a 2nd-round pick from Alabama, joined the team. The two remained team mates until 1975. Stabler was 30 years of age, Blanda 48.
Dick Butkus 1973, Pro Quarterback Magazine Cover
1973 - Dick Butkus's last year in Pro Ball after 8 years with Chicago. Here he is featured on the October 1973 issue of Pro Quarterback.
Tom Mack leads Tommy Mason - 1960s Los Angeles Rams Offense
LA Rams offense in the 1960s. Running Back Tommy Mason gets behind the blocking of guard Tom Mack. After
Dandy Don Meredith & Tom Landry of the Dallas Cowboys
Don Meredith of SMU heads in with Head Coach Tom Landry behind him. Meredith joined Dallas in 1960 and was their starting quarterback by 1963. Remained until 1968 and finished with 135 touchdown passes and over 17,000 passing yards. Landry, the Cowboys first-ever head coach, held that position from 1960 to 1988 - 418 games. Won 250 of them with 2 Super Bowls to boot.
A Wet & Muddy Rosey Grier on the New York Giants Sideline
Wet and Muddy, Giants defensive tackle Rosey Grier sits on the New York Giants bench in the early 1960s photo. Grier had been a 3rd Round draft pick out of Penn State in 1955. He remained with New York until 1962 earning an All-Pro selection and 2 Pro Bowls. In 1963 he was traded to the Rams and stayed there until 1966.
Anthony Carter Catch against San Francisco in the 1987 NFC Playoffs
A Pro Bowler in 1987, Vikings receiver Anthony Carter had a big game in against the 49ers in the playoffs - 10 Catches for 227 yards. That's San Francisco cornerback Don Griffin in pursuit. Griffin played 11 years in the NFL for the 49ers, Browns & Eagles.
49er Greats Jerry Rice and Dwight Clark
Jerry Rice gets accolades from fellow 49er Dwight Clark after a touchdown. Rice had 176 Touchdown catches during his career, Clark had 48.
Bart Starr Under Rams Defense Rush in 1959
Packer quarterback Bart Starr gets wrapped up by Rams lineman Bill Jobko in 1959. 1959 was Vince Lombardi's first season as the Packers head coach as Starr split time with Lamar McHan. Green Bay finished with a 7-5 record and a 3rd place finish in the NFL Western Division. Packer #78 is vet Norm Masters.
The Giants YA Tittle Picks Up Yards on the Dallas Cowboys Defense in 1963
Some early 1960s football as YA Tittle of Giants goes to scrambling against Larry Stephens & Bob Lilly of the Dallas Cowboys. The other Giant in the photo is 13-year vet Greg Larson.
Daryle Lamonica, 1960s Oakland Raiders Quarterback
The Raiders Quarterback for much of the 1960s - Daryle Lamonica in action with running back Charlie Smith. He still ranks #3 on the All-Time Raiders Touchdown Passes List with 148.
Paul Hornung, 1966 Dell Sports Magazine Cover
The Golden Boy, Paul Hornung is the focus of this 1966 Issue of Dell Sports. Unfortunately, a neck injury limited his playing time making this his last active season in Pro Football.
The St Louis Cardinals Defense Meets Gale Sayers at the Line of Scrimmage |1969 NFL
Classic 1969 NFL - the Great Gale Sayers is met at the line of scrimmage by Cardinal defenders Chuck Walker and Rocky Rosema. In 1969 Sayers bounced back from a devastating knee injury suffered the previous year, rushing for a league-high 1032 yards and was named Comeback Player of the Year.
Fran Tarkenton Passing against Mike Tillman & Dave Rowe of the New Orleans Saints in 1969
Some Saints & Giants from the 1969 season - Fran Tarkenton gets a pass away from while Saints defenders Dave Rowe and Mike Tillman apply the pressure. The Saints pulled this out with a 25-24 upset.
Alex Karras and Roger Brown Tackle a Chicago Bears Runner
A Chicago Bears runner gets brought down by Detroit Lions defenders Alex Karras and Roger Brown. That looks like defensive end Sam Williams.
Bears Championship Quarterback Billy Wade
1960s Chicago Bears quarterback Billy Wade lines up his offense opposite the Detroit Lion defense. In 1963 Wade helped guide his Bears to a NFL Championship after a 14-10 Title Game win over the New York Giants.
The two Bears to Wade's right look like Bob Wetoska
and Steve Barnett.
Jack Kemp & Billy Shaw - 1963 Buffalo Bills vs Houston Oilers
Bills Star Jack Kemp set to fire off a pass against the Houston Oilers - we think around 1963 and that's Hall of Famer Billy Shaw behind him. After leaving San Diego in 1962, Kemp took over the quarterback duties for Buffalo full time in 1963 and would help bring AFL Titles to the Queen City in 1964 and 1965.
John Riggins Surrounded by the Detroit Lions Defense - 1972 NFL
John Riggins, is swarmed over by the Detroit Lions defense in some Jets-Lions action of 1972. With 944 rushing yards, Riggins was the Jets leading ground gainer.
Mercury Morris, 1000 Yard Rusher - 1972 Miami Dolphins
In 1972 the Miami Dolphins had not but two One-Thousand Yards runners - Larry Csonka rushed for 1117 yards and Mercury Morris had an even 1,000. Here Morris fights off a Baltimore Colt defensive player.
49er Receiver Gene Washington
49ers Receiver Gene Washington - lead the NFL with 1100 receiving yards in 1970, 12 Touchdown Catches in 1972 & a 21.2 Yards-per-Catch Average in 1974.
George Blanda 1962 Oilers Quarterback vs Oakland Raiders
George Blanda gets a new role after 10 seasons with the NFL after he joins the AFL to quarterback the Houston Oilers where he became one of the new league's top passers. Here his offensive line gives him ample protection against the Oakland Raiders.
Donny Anderson gets behind the blocking of Jerry Kramer & Gale Gillingham | Old School Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packer offense in the mid-1960s. Offensive lineman Jerry Kramer and Gale Gillingham lead the way for running back Donny Anderson.
Steve Largent - Seattle Seahawks Receiver
An original member of the expansion Seattle Seahawks, Steve Largent played 14 years in the NFL. He was Seattle's top receiver every year from 1976 to 1987.
Gene Upshaw - Raiders Hall Of Fame Guard
Gene Upshaw out in front of a Raider running back. He did so for 15 years.
Jack Gregory, Giants Rushing Roman Gabriel, Eagles | 1973 NFL
In 1973 former Ram quarterback Roman Gabriel joined the Eagles. He would make the Pro Bowl while leading the NFL in Pass Attempts, Pass Completions, Passing Yards & Passing Touchdowns. Here he is under a rush from the Giants Jack Gregory.
Herb Orvis Forces Fran Tarkenton Out of the Pocket
Lions lineman Herb Orvis put Vikings quarterback Fran Tarkenton on the run in 1973.
Dick Bass Stopped By the Giants Defense in 1966
Rams and Giants in 1966 — Clarence Childs and Glen Condren close in on Rams running back Dick Bass, the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year. In his seventh NFL season, Bass rushed for 1,090 yards and earned his third Pro Bowl selection. That looks like quarterback Roman Gabriel on the ground, getting into the mix.
Jim Brown - Classic 1950s Era NFL Player
Even though he played over 60 years ago, few NFL players have had the impact Jim Brown did. Considered the greatest running back ever by many he's the only player to average 100 yards a game for a career.
Larry Wilson - An Old NFL Pro Says Good Bye
Considered by those who played with him and against him as one of the toughest NFL players they'd seen, Larry Wilson went to 8 Pro Bowls and 5 All Pro Teams, he made interceptions with broken hands. Here he is bidding Cardinal fans farewell after a 13-year NFL career that ended with a Professional Football Players Hall of Fame induction.
Johhny Unitas Passes vs Miami Dolphins in the 1971 AFC Championship Game
Colts Super Star Johnny Unitas in action against Dolphins Steve Riley and Manny Fernandez. We think this is from the 1971 AFC Title game where the Dolphins blanked the reigning NFL champs 21-0.
Alex Webster follows Jack Stroud against the Baltimore Colts
Some action from the Golden Years of the NFL. Jack
Stroud leads the way against the Baltimore Colts defense for running back Alex Webster. Webster was the Giants top runner in 1955, averaging 5 yards a carry while gaining 634 yards and scoring 5 touchdowns. Colt #44 looks like Pro Bowler Bert Rechichar. Rechichar spent 7 of his 10 years in Pro Ball in Baltimore.
Charlie Johnson Passes Right Before Jim Katcavage Hit - Cardinals Giants
St. Louis Cardinals quarterback Charlie Johnson gets a pass away a split second before New York Giants defensive lineman Jim Katcavage closes in for the hit during an NFL passing play.
Ron Johnson - Cleveland Browns Rookie in 1969
Before he was a One-Thousand-Yard Rusher with New York, Ron Johnson of Michigan was a rookie with the Cleveland Browns during the 1969 NFL season. Rushed for 478 yards and 7 touchdowns.
John Niland Leads the Way for Bob Hayes
Cowboy Receiver Bob Hayes follows the path of Guard John Niland downfield. Niland was a 3-Time All Pro in Dallas. Hayes, in addition to being a Hall of Famer won Gold Medals in the Olympics.
Reggie White - 1990 Sport Magazine August Issue
Eagles All-Pro Defensive End Reggie White is featured on this Sport Magazine cover printed in August of 1990. Up to this time White had been in the NFL as an Eagle since 1985 and had tallied up 81 sacks already. In 1990 he would add another 14. By the time his 15-year career was done he'd have 198.
Merlin Olsen leads Rams Defense in Rushing Johnny Unitas
Vintage Rams-Colts from the late 1960s. Johnny Unitas looks downfield as Merlin Olsen and Deacon Jones apply some heavy pressure.
A Picture of Craig Morton from a Page of 1978 Pro Football Magazine
Taken from a 1978 issue of Pro Football magazine. Denver QB Craig Morton's career had taken a new turn in 1977 and high was the anticipation for him at the beginning of 1978. He's the featured subject of the Broncos Preview section here. He would lead Denver to 8 victories and an AFC Western Title. Safety Bernard Jackson is seen here as well. Jackson would have 6 interceptions in 1978.
Four of the 1960 College All Stars - Roger Brown, Don Meredith & Gail Cogdill
Some of the 1960 College All Star Team that played the 1959 NFL Champion Baltimore Colts - Don Meredith of Southern Methodist, Roger Brown of Maryland-Eastern Shore, Walter Beach of Central Michigan and Gail Cogdill of Washington State. The Colts won 32-7.
John Arnett Takes a Handoff from Johnny Unitas - 1961 NFL Pro Bowl
Pulled this one from an old issue of Football Digest — Johnny Unitas hands off to Jon Arnett as Andy Robustelli closes in during the 1961 Pro Bowl. The West came away with a 35–31 victory this day.
Galen Fiss Wraps Up Steeler John Henry Johnson in 1963
Browns and Steelers! Classic 1963 NFL! That looks like Pro Bowl linebacker Galen Fiss shooting in to bring down Pittsburgh runner John Henry Johnson. Behind Fiss is Dick Hoak.
Fullback Larry Csonka Runs Against Jim Duncan | 1971 Dolphins & Colts
In 1971, Larry Csonka had 1051 rushing yards with a league-high 5.4 Yards-per-Carry average. Here he goes wide against Jim Duncan of the Baltimore Colts. Duncan was Baltimore's 4th-round draft pick in 1968 from the University of Maryland-Eastern Shore. He played 3 seasons for the Colts as Return Man and Defensive Back. He was traded to New Orleans in 1972 but failed to make the team. After experiencing personal problems after football he committed suicide under very controversial circumstances. He reportedly shot himself - at the Police Station.
Bobby Layne & the Steelers vs the New York Giants Defense | 1950s NFL
Some classic old-school NFL action from 1958 as Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Bobby Layne burrows his way through a mass of New York Giants defenders for a short gain. The image is packed with recognizable names from NFL history, including Andy Livingston (#89), Dick Modzelewski (#77), Hall of Famer Andy Robustelli (#81), and former Los Angeles Rams star Tank Younger, who spent the final season of his 10-year NFL career with Pittsburgh.
Franco Harris -1973 Sports Magazine Cover
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame Running back Franco Harris makes the cover of November 1973 issue of Sport Magazine.
Roman Gabriel - 1969 Jim Thorpe Award Cartoon
The 1969 Jim Thorpe Award winner was Los Angeles Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel. Here is a little newspaper cartoon clipping from that time announcing the news.
St. Louis Cardinal Hall of Famer Larry Wilson
St. Louis Cardinal standout Larry Wilson - while his reputation was as a ferocious tackler, he did lead the NFL in 1966 with 10 interceptions and had 52 in his 10-year NFL career. That total was ranked #6 when he retired in 1972 as is #26 on today's NFL All-Time Interception List.
Chicago Bears Long Time Linebacker Doug Buffone
A 4th round draft pick out of Louisville, Doug Buffone played 14 years in Chicago and started 156 games.
Ron Johnson Runs by Bill Bradley - 1973 Giants & Eagles
The Giants 1973 NFL season amounted to just 2 wins. Running Back Ron Johnson's 292 Touches and 1279 Total Yards accounted for almost a third of the Giant's Total offense that year. His 9 touchdowns equaled almost a quarter of the Total Scoring. Here he is against the Eagles with a determined Bill Bradley clinging on tight.
John Gordy Leads the Way for Mel Farr
Rookie sensation Mel Farr follows veteran guard John Gordy (#75) during the 1967 NFL season. Detroit's first-round pick out of UCLA, Farr was named NFL Rookie of the Year after leading the Lions with 1,177 yards from scrimmage while also pacing the club with 39 receptions.
Jim Otto - AFL Star Rookie Center in 1960
An early 1960s Press photo of Jim Otto - the Raiders All League Rookie Center in 1960. He would be named the AFL's All League Center every year the AFL was in existence.
Dick "Night Train" Lane Old School NFL Photo
Spent 4 years in the Army before joining the LA Rams in 1952. The NFL's top interceptor with 14 steals. Led the league again with 10 in 1954 as Cardinal in Chicago. Here he is as a Detroit Lion with whom he played 6 years with.
Bobby Layne, Pittsburgh Steelers Legendary Quarterback
A late 1950s image of Steelers quarterback Bobby Layne after the Detroit Lions had traded him during the 1958 season. He stayed with Pittsburgh until 1962.
RC Owens Blocks a Field Goal Attempt at the Goal Post
RC Owens, here as a back-up wide receiver for the Colts, once blocked a field goal try by deflecting the ball before it crossed the goal post. In 1962 he did it against the Redskins. The NFL would later make this an illegal infraction.
Abe Woodson Stops Lenny Moore - Classic 1959 NFL
Some late 1950s NFL action between the 49ers and Colts as San Francisco Pro Bowler Abe Woodson has a leg-hold on Lenny Moore.
Cardinal Woodley Lewis makes a catch against Sam Huff and the New York Giants Defense | 1959 NFL
With a trio of Giant defenders in his midst Chicago Cardinal End Woodley Lewis makes this reception, probably in 1959. Giants here are Sam Huff (#70), Dick Lynch (#22) & Jim Patton (#20).
Chiefs Tight End Fred Arbanas
Chiefs Tight End of the 1960s AFL days. Fred Arbanas of Michigan State, was a 3-Time AFL All League, 5-Time All-Star during his 9-year Pro Career.
Rams QB Roman Gabriel Throws Against the 49ers Defense in 1963
Second-Year Man Roman Gabriel looks like he's going deep as the San Francisco 49er pass rush is held back back Ram blockers. #36 in the foreground looks like fullback Ben Wilson.
Dick Butkus Right Hooks Colts Jerry Hill in 1967
Dick Butkus and Jerry Hill get physical during a 1960s era NFL game as Butkus has a right hook for Hill.
Packers Old School Linebacker Ray Nitshke
Ray Nitschke spent 15 seasons in the NFL, terrorizing NFL ball carriers and reaping destruction among opposing offenses. Named to the All-1960s Hall of Fame team he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1978.
Tommy Nobis - Atlanta Falcons 1960s Linebacker
Tommy Nobis moves in during an early Atlanta Falcons game. Chosen first overall in the 1966 NFL Draft, Nobis became the first player in franchise history and spent 11 seasons with Atlanta, earning five Pro Bowl selections while establishing himself as the club's defensive leader of those early Falcon squads. The Giant here looks like Guard Pete Case.
Paul Hornung | A Classic Historical Packers Photo
Paul Hornung runs a typical running play behind the blocking of the "Y" or Tight End. Hornung keys on the blocking and goes the opposite direction of the defensive lineman.
The Saddest Play of the Season - Gale Sayers Season-Ending Injury in 1968
One of the most unfortunate plays of the 1968 season, this photo and news article from the Chicago Sun-Times details Gale Sayers being tackled by Kermit Alexander in Week 9 against the 49ers. The play resulted in a devastating knee injury that brought Sayers' season to an abrupt end.
John LoVetere of the Rams Chasing Bobby Mitchell of the Browns in 1961
1961 was Bobby Mitchell's last year in Cleveland. After 4 very successful seasons as a Brown he would join the Washington Redskins were he would play another 7 seasons and be named to the Fall of Fame in 1983. Here that's Ram John LoVetere closing in on him.
Jets Receiver Don Maynard in 1969 vs the Bengals
We think this is from an AFL game in 1969 - Don Maynard had had 47 catches on the year for 938 yards (a 20.0 YPC average) and 6 scores. In this game he had 8 for 137 receiving yards in a 40-7 Jets win. Named AFL All League and East Squad All Star.
John Henry Johnson Stopped By Larry Morris, Earl Leggett and Doug Atkins of the Chicago Bears Defense in the 1963
Pro Bowler John Henry Johnson carries against the Bears - maybe 1963. That's Larry Morris bringing Johnson down and Lineman Earl Leggett and Doug Atkins on either side. In 1963 Johnson had 918 Total Yards from scrimmage - 773 rushing yards, 145 receiving and 5 touchdowns.
Photo of the Los Angles Rams 1969 Defensive Squad
A Floyd Little Sports Cartoon by Alan Maver, 1972
From 1972, Denver Broncos running back is the focus of this little cartoon by sports artist Alan Maver
A Colorized Photo of Daryle Lamonica from the 1965 Super Duper Market
A colorized rendition of a Super Duper Market Promo Poster featuring Buffalo Bills quarterback Daryle Lamonica in 1965.
Otis Sistrunk Drops Fran Tarkenton Super Bowl XI
From the Raiders victory in Super Bowl XI, Otis Sistrunk gets to Viking QB Fran Tarkenton as he attempts a pass. This was ruled an incomplete pass.
