Earl Campbell 1979 Houston Oilers Topps Football Trading Card #390
In 1979 he followed up his record-breaking rookie season with another awesome performance by leading the league with 1697 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns.
Darrell Green Washington Redskins 1990 Pro Set NFL Football Trading Cards #323
After missing much of the 1989 season Darrell Green bounced back in 1990 and made the 4th Pro Bowl of his career. Here he is on his Pro Set Card from that year.
Otis Taylor Kansas City Chiefs 1975 Topps Card
This 1975 Topps card was Otis Taylor's final year in professional football. Unfortunately, this year was by far his most unremarkable season as he failed to record a single catch.
Ronnie Lott 1991 San Francisco 49ers Score Football Card
One of the toughest tacklers in NFL History - played 15 seasons for 4 different teams.
Alan Ameche 1957 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #53
The "Horse" - Alan Ameche on his 1957 Topps card. 1957 was his 3rd year in the NFL and his 3rd of 4 Pro Bowls he was named to.
Randall Cunningham 1989 Philadelphia Eagles Pro Set Football Trading Card #315
Eagles QB Randal and his 1989 Pro Set Card. Had a very good year in 1989. Led Philadelphia to 11 victories and a Wildcard playoff game. And for the 3rd straight year was the Eagles top rusher as well with 621 on the ground. Made his 2nd Pro Bowl appearance as well.
David Fulcher 1990 Cincinnati Score NFL Football Trading Card #183
On his 1990 Score card - his 5th year in the league. 4 interceptions, a sack and a safety and Pro Bowl appearance.
Earl Morrall 1969 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Trading Card #250
His 1969 Topps card - 1969 found Earl Morrall once again in a back-up role though he did manage a win against the Bears.
Alan Page 1970 Minnesota Vikings Topps Rookie Card
Even though he had been drafted almost 4 years prior and had already made the All-Pro team, Alan Page didn't have a card until the 1970 Topps NFL set came out. So here is his 1970 "Rookie" card. It was his second consecutive All-Pro year. He led the league with 7 fumble recoveries and even had an interception.
Joe Namath 2019 New York Jets Panini-Donruss NFL Football Trading Card #193
The Jets Hall of Fame Quarterback Joe Namath featured on this 2019 Panini Card.
the back reads:
Already a Star when he was drafted by the Jets in the First round of the 1965 draft, Namth continued uopn making it to New York with a winning smile, plenty of charisma and the talent to match it all, the Quarterback developed into one of the biggest celebrities in the U.S.
Alan Page 1980 Chicago Bears Topps Football Card #205
NFL Legend Alan Page and his 1980 Topps card - his 14th season in the league and third with the Bears. Exteneded his game-start streak to 199 games by season's end. Scored a safety against the Saints in week 2 and touchdown on a fumble recovery against the Bengals in week 15.
Gerald Riggs on the 1991 Washington Redskins Pro Set Card
The 1991 Pro Set Trading card of Washington Redskins running back Gerald Riggs. 1991 was Riggs 10th and final year in the NFL.
Jim Hart 1969 St. Louis Cardinals Topps Football Card #200
John Riggins 1980 Topps Redskins Team Leaders/Checklist of 1979
John Riggins 1153 team leading rushing yards reflected here on this Topps 1980 card. Riggins was also #9 among the NFL as well.
Randall Cunningham 1991 Pro Set Rushing Leaders Football Card #24
After a phenomenal season in 1990 where he led the Eagles with 942 rushing yards it only seemed right to recognize one of the most versatile quarterbacks in the league with an entry on Pro Set's 1991 Rushing Leaders card. Unfortunately he suffered a knee injury in Game 1 against the Packers and was lost for the entire season.
Preston Pearson 1980 Dallas Cowboys Topps NFL Football Trading Card #95
His 14th and final season in the NFL he saw limited duty. His career would end with 9545 All-Purpose Yards and a total of 32 touchdowns scored.
Mike Singletary 1990 Chicago Bears NFL Pro Set Football Card #57
From the 1990 edition of NFL Pro Set Football cards - The Bears Hall of Fame linebacker was named to his 8th consecutive Pro Bowl in 1990.
Charlie Waters 1972 Dallas Cowboys Topps Football Card
His 1972 Topps Card - 6 interceptions, 132 return yards and a interception return touchdown against the Cardinals
Art Shell 1991 Los Angeles Raiders Pro Set 1990 Coach of the Year Football Card #4
After leading the Raiders to a 12-4 mark, an AFC West Division title and a trip to the AFC Championship he was named the 1990 NFL Coach of the Year.
Tommy Nobis 1971 Atlanta Falcons Topps Football Card #60
His 1971 Topps card - cut short due to a knee, only played 4 games.
Milt Plum 1960 Cleveland Browns Topps Card
His 1960 Topps Card
Gene Upshaw 1979 Oakland Raiders Topps Football Card #260
His 1979 Topps card and 13th season in the NFL. Started all 16 games.
Franco Harris 1990 Pro Set Hall of Fame Selection Card #25
Honored on the Pro Set 1990 Hall of Fame Selection set Franco Harris played 13 seasons in the NFL. Retired as the #3 All Time Leading Career Rusher in 1984 with 12,120 yards.
Gary Hogeboom 1990 Phoenix Cardinals Fleer Card #335
While a 1990 card was made featuring him with Phoenix he was released before the start of the season. He was signed by Washington but didn't make it to the field and was released that December
Tony Casillias 1993 Dallas Cowboys Topps Trading Card
His 1993 Topps card. It was his 8th season in the NFL and his 3rd as a Cowboy. He started 14 games and had a pair of sacks.
Maxie Baughan 1968 Los Angeles Rams Topps NFL Football Trading Card #210
Rams linebacker Maxie Baughan on his 1968 Topps card. A Pro Bowler in 1968 he was the defensive captain of Rams squad that set an NFL record of just 3118 yards given up. He had 63 solo tackles and 4 interceptions.
Bob Griese 1975 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Trading Card #100
1975 - his 9th year in the league. Started 10 games before suffering a broken toe against the Colts in week 10. The Dolphins finished 10-4 and failed to make the playoffs for the first time in 6 seasons.
Vinny Testaverde 1995 Topps "Florida Hotbed" Card #FH9
In 1995 Topps issued the "Florida Hotbed" set. 15 cards of NFL players whose alumni was in the state of Florida. Vinny Testaverde of the Browns - Heisman Trophy Award winner from Miami is pictured here.
Mike Singletary 1991 Chicago Bears Pro Line Portraits NFL Football Trading Card #32
His 11th of 12 years in the NFL - Started all 16 games for Chicago and was named to his 6th and final All Pro Team.
Archie Manning 1991 Dominos Pizza-Upper Deck Quarterback Challenge Football Trading Card #40
The New Orleans star QB of the 70s is featured in the 1991 Dominos Pizza-Upper Deck Quarterback Challenge Card set.
Tommy McDonald 1961 Philadelphia Eagles Topps NFL Football Trading Card #96
In 1961 he made the Pro Bowl while leading the league 1144 receiving yards (17.9 YPC) and 13 touchdown catches. His 64 catches ranked #4 as well.
Gary Anderson 1988 Pittsburgh Steelers Topps NFL Football Card #168
1988 Topps - Gary Anderson was the league's #3 leading scorer in 1988 with 118 points. 28 of 36 fieldgoals including a 52-yarder against the Eagles.
Raul Allegre 1988 New York Giants Topps NFL Football Trading Card #278
Doug Buffone 1967 Philadelphia Gum Trading Card
Football Trading Card for Chicago Bear Legend Doug Buffone printed by the Philadelphia Gum Company for the 1967 NFL Season.
Garo Yepremian 1978 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Trading Card #425
Garo Yepremian and his 1978 Dolphins Topps card. His last season as a Dolphin he hit on 19 of 23 field goals for a league-high 82.6%. Named to the Pro Bowl.
Ozzie Newsome 1990 Cleveland Browns Pro Set NFL Trading Card #75
From his 13th and final season in 1990. Ozzie Newsome retired from the league as the #1 All Time Leading Tight End with 662 catches and 7980 receiving yards.
Tony Dorsett and the Dallas Cowboys 1979 Topps Team Leaders Card #113
Tony Dorsett on the Topps 1979 Dallas Cowboys Team Leaders card. His 1107 yards ranked #11 in the NFL that season.
Jackie Slater 1990 All Madden Team Football Card #10
The inscription on back from John Madden:
Jackie Slater is going to be in the Hall of Fame. He's been a great player for 15 years and he has yet to slow down. His opponents never know what he is going to do. He's big and physical but he beats you with his mind as much as his body. He's a thinking mans offensive lineman. He's easily one of the best I've ever seen.
John Offerdahl 1990 Miami Dolphins Score NFL Football Trading Card #235
Earned All Pro honors as well as his 5th straight Pro Bowl appearence.vStarted all 16 games and led the Doplhins with 116 tackles (98 solo).
Paul Krause 1968 Washington Redskins Topps NFL Trading Card #166
His 1968 Topps card - shows him as a Redskin but he actually joined the Minnesota Vikings in 1968 his first of 12 years with them. Had a good year starting all 14 games. Hauled in 7 interceptions and made 3 fumble recoveries.
Terry Bradshaw & Franco Harris 1975 Pittsburgh Steelers 1974 Topps AFC Champions
Terry Bradshaw and Franco Harris grace this 1975 Topps card honoring the Steelers 24-13 1974 AFC Championship win over the Raiders. The Steelers would go on the beat the Vikings in Super Bowl IX.
Billy Wade 1957 Los Angeles Ram Topps NFL Football Trading #34
Rams quarterback Billy Wade and his 1957 Topps card.
Wesley Walker 1979 New York Jets Topps NFL Football Card #141
After an All Pro season in 1978, he played in only 9 games of the 1979 season. Led the Jets with 569 receiving yards and 5 touchdown catches and was 4th in receptions with 24.
Mike Alstott 1998 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fleer "Brilliants" Football Card
His 1998 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Fleer "Brilliants" Football Card. His 3rd season in the NFL. Made Pro Bowl and All-Pro Team with 846 yards rushing and a total of 9 touchdowns scored.
Lionel Taylor 1964 Denver Broncos Topps Football Card #64
His 1964 Topps card. 1964 was the first time since the AFL's inception that he didn't lead the league in catches. But he still had a solid year nonetheless. 76 catches, 873 yards and 7 touchdowns
Bob Griese & Roger Staubach, the 1977 NFL Passing Leaders | 1978 Topps #331
The Top 2 NFL Passers in 1977 featured on the 1978 Topps card #331 - Bob Griese of the Dolphins and Roger Staubach of the Cowboys. Griese, an AFC Pro All Pro, connected on 58.6% of his 307 passes for 2252 yards and a league leading 22 touchdown passes. NFC Pro Bowler Staubach had a 58.2% completion percentage of 361 attempts with 2620 yards and 18 touchdown passes. Griese's passer rating was 87.8 while Staubach's was 87.0.
Andre Tippett 1988 New England Patriots Topps All Pro Football Card #186
His 1988 Topps card reflecting his selection as a 1987 All Pro. Made the Pro Bowl for the 5th time in 1988.
Neal Anderson 1991 Fleer Chicago Bears Football Card #212
1991 was his 4th consecutive season as a Pro Bowler. Led the Bears in Rushing with 747 yards as well as 9 Total Touchdowns scored.
Jack Youngblood 1979 Los Angeles Rams Topps Football Card #189
His 1979 Topps Card - Coming off an All Pro Year the previous season he made his 5th and final All-Pro team again in 79. Also made the Pro Bowl for the 7th time.
Chuck Foreman 1974 Minnesota Vikings Topps NFL Football Trading Card #173
Vikings legend Chuck Foreman on his 1974 Topps card. Coming off Rookie of the Year honors in 1973, he was named to the Pro Bowl again for the second straight time in 1974.
Bill Bergey 1980 Philadelphia Eagles Topps Football Card #480
His last card of a 12-year NFL career. In 1980 he was still one of the league's top linebackers and a major part of a defense that helped get the Eagles to Super Bowl XV.
Richard Dent 1990 Chicago Bears Score NFL Football Trading Card #28
An 8-year NFL veteran in 1990 he enjoyed a Pro Bowl season - 12 sacks, 81 tackles, 3 interceptions and 3 fumble recoveries. He even had a 45-yard fumble return touchdown against the Lions.
DD Lewis 1980 Dallas Cowboys Topps NFL Football Trading Card #373
Longtime DD Lewis and his 1980 Topps card. He was entering his 12th year in the NFL and 8th as the Cowboys starting Right-Side Linebacker. Started all 16 games. Was awarded the game ball for the Cowboys win over Philadelphia the last week of the season.
Hugh McElhenny 1962 Minnesota Vikings Topps NFL Football Trading Card #92
In 1962 The King was 34 and entering his 9th year in the NFL and 2nd with Minnesota. Though he actually ranked #5 on the NFL's All Time Rushing list at this time, his best days were behind him as he posted just 391 Total Yards from scrimmage in 11 games. Here is his Topps card from that year.
Jon Arnett 1959 Los Angeles Rams Tops Football Card
Jon Arnett on his 1959 Tops Football Card. His 3rd year in the NFL he was selected to the Pro Bowl as a Defensive Back.
Bill Romanowski San Francisco 49er 1991 Pro Set Football Card #655
Bill Romanowski on his 1991 San Francisco 49er Pro Set Football Card #655. 1991 was his 4th year with San Francisco. Started all 16 games and credited with 76 tackles
Ted Hendricks 1974 Topps Football Card
Ted Hendricks 1974 Topps Football Card. The significance is that it's from 1974 - the year he was traded to the Green Bay Packers. He had a great year making 5 interceptions, scoring a safety and being named All-Pro.
Fran Tarkenton 1975 Minnesota Vikings Topps Football Card #400
The 1975 NFL MVP, here he is on his 1975 Topps Card - his 15th season in the NFL. Also named Offensive Player of the year he had the league's most passing attempts (425), most completions (273) & most touchdown passes (25).
John Alt 1991 Score Trading Card
1991 Score Football Card of the Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Offensive Tackle.
LC Greenwood 1977 Pittsburgh Steelers Topps NFL Football Trading Card #355
LC Greenwood of the Pittsburgh Steelers and his 1977 Topps Card. His 9th season with Pittsburgh - went to his 5th of 6 Pro Bowls.
Tom Dempsey 1979 Buffalo Bills Topps Football Card #317
1979, his last of 11 seasons in the NFL. He only played 3 games.
127 games played & 729 career points scored. Passed away in 2020 in a New Orleans nursing home from COVID.
Gerry Philbin 1969 New York Jets AFL Football Trading Card #262
Jets defensive end Gerry Philbin and his 1969 Topps Card - named AFL All-League in 1969.
Al Baker 1980 Topps Card with the NFL Quarterback Sack Leaders from the 1979 Season
Defensive lineman Al Baker of the Lions & Jack Youngblood of the Ram led the NFC with 16 sacks each in 1979. They are featured here on this Topps 1980 card along with AFC leading sack specialist Jesse Baker of the Oilers who had 15½ sacks.
Tom Newberry 1989 All Pro Team Topps Card #123
All Pro in 1988 - Tom New Berry of the Rams listed in the 1989 Topps set.
Danny Abramowicz 1974 San Francisco 49ers Topps Card
Danny finished his 9-year career with San Francisco in 1974.
Don Meredith 1966 Dallas Cowboys Philadelphia Gum Football Trading Card #61
his 1966 Philadelphia Gum Company card - led the Cowboys all the way to a Championship showdown with the Packers. Had the 4th most passing yards (2805) and 3rd best passer rating (87.5) in the league.
Gary Anderson 1990 Pittsburgh Steelers Topps NFL Football Trading Card #182
The Steelers kicker had another fine year in 1990 - led Pittsburgh with 92 points. 20 of 25 field goals made and 32 xtra-points.
Paul Warfield 1974 Miami Dolphins Topps All Pro Card #128
Celebrating his All Pro selection from the previous season on this 1974 Topps card. 1974 would be his last year as a Dolphin. In 1975 he joined the the Memphis Southmen of the upstart WFL and by 1976 he would rejoin the Browns who had originally drafted him in 1964.
Mark Jackson 1992 Denver Broncos AAA Wild Card Football Card #114
Broncos Receiver Mark Jackson on his 1992 AAA Wildcard issue. His last season in Denver after 7 years with the team he had 48 catches for 745 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Archie Manning 2019 New Orleans Saints Panini-Donruss NFL Football Trading Card #177
Joe Theismann 1989 Washington Redskins Pro Set Football Card
Danny Abramowicz 1970 Topps NFL Football Trading Card #215
Saints receiver Danny Abramowicz and his 1970 Topps card - The Saints top receiver that year with 55 catches, 906 yards and 5 touchdowns. Those 55 catches were also third best in the NFL.
Lionel Taylor 1965 Denver Broncos Topps Card #65
From the 1965 Topps set. He led the AFL again with 85 catches. Was named to the AFL All League team as well as the AFL West All-Star team.
Drew Bledsoe 2002 Buffalo Bills Fleer NFL Football Trading Card #76
After 9 seasons with the Patriots Drew Bledsoe joined the Buffalo Bills in 2002 and ended up with a Pro Bowl year leading the Bills to 8 victories.
James Lofton 1991 Buffalo Bills Score NFL Football Trading Card #180
James Lofton and his 1991 score card - 57 catches, 1072 yards, an 18.8 YPC average and 8 touchdowns. Named to the Pro Bowl.
Mel Gray 1988 New Orleans Saints Topps Football Card #63
His last season with New Orleans. Turned in a total of 975 Return Yards and 1 Punt Return touchdown
John Brodie 1970 San Francisco Topps Card
The San Francisco 49er quarterback's 14th NFL season. In 1970 he made the All Pro Team and Pro Bowl as he was tops in the league in completions, passing yards and passing touchdowns. He also led the 49ers all the way the NFC Championship against Dallas.
Steve Atwater 1989 Rookie Denver Broncos NFL Pro Set Football Card #492
The former All-American from Arkansas was the Broncos 1st-Round pick in 1989. Here is his NFL Pro Set Rookie Card. By the end of his 11-year NFL career he would have 2 All Pro selections, 8 Pro Bowls and 2 Super Bowl Rings.
Vinny Testaverde 1990 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Pro Set NFL Football Trading Card #318
His 1990 Pro Set Card - Started 13 games credited with winning 6. Completed 55.6% of his 365 pass attempts for 2218 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Drew Pearson & MacArthur Lane, 1976 League Reception Leaders | 1977 Topps Card #2
1977 Topps Card #2 showing off the NFL's 1976 Reception Leaders. Drew Pearson was first in the NFC with 58 catches while MacArthur Lane was the AFC's best with 66.
Andre Tippett 1989 New England Patriots NFL Football Trading Card #196
His 1989 Topps card - missed season due to a shoulder injury suffered during the pre-season.
Jim Brown Cleveland 2009 Browns Topps Mayo Cut Plug Football Card #123
The Hall of Fame runner was honored in the 2009 Topps Mayo Card set.
Jim Otto 1971 Oakland Raiders Topps NFL Football Card #151
His 1971 Topps card - started all 14 games for Oakland and made the Pro Bowl as the back-up center for the AFC.
Jim Hart 1981 St. Louis Cardinals Football Card
Representing his 16th year in the NFL. He was 37 years old. Staring 9 games he passed for 1694 yards and 11 touchdowns.
Nick Buoniconti 1972 Miami Dolphins Topps NFL Football Card #43
Year #11 for the Hall of Famer. Was a major part of the NFL's #1 ranked defense that brought the Dolphins an undefeated season and a Super Bowl Championship.
YA Tittle 2013 Topps Hall of Fame Archives Set #65
The Hall of Famer played for the 49ers and then the Giants way back in the 1950s and early 1960s. Here he is honored on the 2013 Topps Archives series cards that depicted recent players on retro card designs and a few past players - like Tittle above - on the more recent layouts. He retired in 1964 but the design is from Topps 1985 style.
Joe Kapp 1968 Minnesota Vikings Topps NFL Football Trading Card #159
Joe Kapp on his Topps NFL rookie card of 1968 after he had already been with the Vikings since 1967. Didn't have a bad year winning 8 games while throwing for 1695 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Jim Plunkett 1973 New England Patriots Topps Football Card #355
Jim Plunkett on his 1973 Topps card - 1973 turned out to be a good season for him numbers wise - he started all 14 games, completed over 51% of his passes and threw for 2550 yards and 13 touchdowns, but the Patriots continued to struggle as a team winning only 5 games.
Roosevelt Brown 1961 New York Giants Fleer NFL Football Trading Card #71
Roosevelt Brown on his 1961 Fleer card. In 1961 Brown started all 14 games and was named to his 5th of 6 All Pro Teams he made in his career.
Don Maynard 1969 New York Jets Topps Football Card #60
His 1969 card. That season he again led the Jets with 47 catches and 938 yards. Named All League and All Star for the AFL's final year of existence those numbers were good enough for #6 in league catches and #3 in receiving yards. The back of this card stated:
"In 1967 Don was voted the club's "Most Valuable Player" as he led the American Football League in yards gained (1434) and in average gain per-catch (20.2). He has speed to spare and can catch anything within reach."
Macarthur Lane 1974 Green Bay Packers Topps NFL Football Trading Card #90
Fullback Mac Arthur Lane and his 1974 Topps card. After three years in Green Bay, 1974 was his final season as a Packer. He was the #2 rusher (362 yards) and #2 pass receiver (34 receptions) for the Packers that year.
Chuck Foreman 1975 Topps Minnesota Vikings 1974 NFC Championship #527
Vikings great Chuck Foreman graces the Topps card celebrating the Vikings 1974 NFC Championship victory over the Rams.
Tom Fears 1955 Los Angeles Rams Bowman Football Card
His 1955 Bowman Card. It was his 8th year in the league and while his numbers may have appeared modest compared to previous seasons he still led the Rams in receiving as well as ranking #3 in the NFL for catches. His totals for the season were 44 catches, 569 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Mel Gray 1991 Detroit Lions Topps Stadium Club NFL Football Trading Card #388
1991 Topps Stadium Club. His 3rd season in Detroit and his 2nd straight All Pro year as a Return Man. Led the NFL in Average Yards per Punt Return - 15.4 YPR and Kick Returns - 25.8 YPR.
Ozzie Newsome 1989 Cleveland Browns Pro Set NFL Trading Card #451
The Browns Hall of Fame Tight End entering the twilight of career. 1989 was his 12th of 13 NFL seasons. Started 13 games and had 29 catches.
Doug Atkins 1962 Chicago Bears Topps NFL Football Trading Card #21
1962 Topps - Big Doug Atkins was 32 years old in his 10th year in the NFL but still made the Pro Bowl and was credited with 10½ sacks.
Joe Scibelli 1972 Sunoco Football Card
Ernie Stautner 1961 Pittsburgh Steelers Fleer NFL Football Trading Card #125
Joe Perry 1959 San Francisco 49ers Topps Football Card #80
From the Topps 1959 set - It was the Hall of Famers 12th season in the NFL. Rushed for 602 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Bobby Bell Kansas City Chiefs 1974 Topps NFL Football Trading Card #59
His 12th and final year of a illustrious Hall of Fame career. Started 10 games.
Ottis Anderson and his 1991 Pro Set 10,000 Yard Milestone Card
This Pro Set card, published in 1991, celebrates 1990 - his 12th pro season - and him becoming the 8th player in NFL history to gain 10,000 yards rushing in a career. He had a respectable year in 1990 with 784 yards and 11 touchdowns. He played 2 more seasons.
Johnny Unitas 1995 Tombstone Pizza Classic Quarterback Football Card Series #12
Rayfield Wright & Russ Washington - 1974 All Pro Tackles Topps #202 (1975)
Rayfield Wright of the Cowboys and Russ Washington of the Chargers were both named to the 1974 NFL All Pro Team. Here Topps recognizes them in their 1975 set.
Bernie Kosar Cleveland Browns Quarterback 1987
Bernie Kosar on the cover of Game Day Magazine for the 1987 Game against the Saints
Mark Jackson 1988 Denver Broncos Topps Rookie Football Card #26
After 2 solid seasons in 1986 & 1987 he had a card made for him in 1988. Considered his rookie card, he turned in another noteworthy season with 46 catches for 852 yards, a 18.5 YPC average and 6 touchdown catches.
Joe Theismann 1983 Washington Redskins Topps Pro Bowl Card #199
Honored for the previous season's Pro Bowl selection here is Joe Theismann on his 1983 Topps card. Theismann did even better this year taking the Redskins to Super Bowl XVIII and earning an All Pro selection.
Paul Lowe 1962 San Diego Chargers Fleer AFL Football Trading Card #80
His 1962 Fleer card. After being the Chargers leading rusher the year before he broke his arm during preseason and missed the entire 1962 season.
Jack Pardee 1990 Houston Oilers Head Coach NFL Pro Set Trading Card #127
After coaching a couple seasons in the USFL he was offered the head coaching job with the Houston Oilers. His first season ended with a 9-7 record and a Wildcard spot in AFC Post Season play.
Mike Singletary 1991 Chicago Bears Pro Set Football Card #5
His 9th consecutive Pro Bowl year with Chicago as well as his 7th All Pro selection.
Tom Matte 1968 Baltimore Colts Topps Football Trading Card #178
Colts workhorse Tom Matte and his 1968 Topps card. Had a fine year leading the Colts with 662 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns.
Steve Nelson 1983 New England Patriots Topps Card
1983 - his 10th year with the Patriots. In the strike shortened season of 8 games had an interception, a fumble recovery and a sack.
Greg Townsend 1988 Los Angeles Raiders Topps NFL Football Trading Card #338
His 1988 Topps card - led the Raiders with 11.5 sacks.
Bruce Smith 1990 AFC Pro Bowl - Pro Set Trading Card #371
Selected to his 3rd straight Pro Bowl in 1990 after posting 13 sacks in 1989 - Bills Hall of Famer Bruce Smith on this 1990 Pro Set Pro Bowl series card.
Ron McDole 1973 Washington Redskins Topps Football Card #524
Here he is on his 1973 Topps Card - as a Redskin it was his 13th of an 18 year NFL season. Started all 14 games he is unofficially credited with 6½ sacks on the year.
Carl Banks New York Giants 1990 Score Football Trading Card #91
From the back of his 1990 Score card:
Carl, who has great strength and mobility, topped the Giants defense with 77 solo tackles in 89 and finished second on the team with 97 total tackles. He also led the Giants with seven forced fumbles and had 4 sackas. In '87, Carl wa All-Pro and a starter in the Pro Bowl Game when he had a career-high nine sacks.
Herschel Walker 2007 Georgia Press Pass Football Card #75
One of the NCAA's most talented runners ever Press Pass honored the 1982 Heisman Trophy Award winner on their 2007 Legends Series.
His college career at Georgia was truly phenomenal - in 33 games he averaged over 5 yards a carry, 159 yards a game rushing and scored a total of 52 touchdowns. Finished 3rd in Heisman Award voting in 1982 and 2nd in 1981 before he was awarded it in 1983. Played 12 seasons in the NFL.
Dave Krieg 1991 Seattle Seahawks Pro Set Card
1991 Pro Set Card
Jim Hart 1971 St. Louis Cardinals Topps Football Card #47
His 1971 Topps Card - Jim Hart was once again involved in a Cardinals QB controversy after a coaching change starting only 9 games. The Cardinals managed just 4 wins and a tie.
Bert Jones 1980 Colts Topps Card
His 1980 Topps card. He completed 55.6% of 446 passes for 3134 yards and 23 touchdowns.
Gene Upshaw 1974 Oakland Raiders Topps NFL Football Card #65
Gene Upshaw and hi s1974 Topps card. Started all 14 games and both playoff games for the Raiders. Named to his 4th Pro Bowl.
1965 Abner Haynes Topps Football Card
His Topps card from 1965. That year he joined the Denver Broncos. Used mostly as a kick returner he led the AFL with 901 return yards.
Ken Bowman 1974 Green Bay Packers Topps Football Card #4
Despite not playing in 1974 he had a Topps card made for him.
Dan Marino 1995 Miami Dolphins Skybox NFL Football Trading Card #84
Ron Yary 1973 Minnesota Vikings Topps Football Card #510
Ron Yary on his 1973 Topps card. His 5th year in the league he made his 2nd consecutive Pro Bowl and All Pro teams in 1973.
Archie Manning 1980 New Orleans Saints Topps Card #93
From the disastrous season of 1980 - the year of the A'ints. New Orleans went 1-15 on the year.
John Offerdahl 1991 Dolphins Topps Card
His 1991 Topps card. Unfortunately, it was this season that injuries began slow done the former All-Pro as his playing time was greatly reduced for the rest of his career.
Cornelius Bennett 1990 Buffalo Bills Score NFL Football Trading Card #256
All Pro Honors in 1990 on a Bills team that advanced all the way to the Super Bowl that year.
Sam Huff 1959 New York Giants Topps NFL Football Trading Card #51
Hall of Famer Sam Huff and his 1959 Topps card - considered his Rookie Card, Huff's actual Rookie season was 1956 as a 3rd round draft pick out of West Virginia. In 1959 he was named to his second All Pro and second Pro Bowl teams.
George Blanda 1969 Oakland Raiders Topps AFL Football Card #232
His 20th year in Pro Ball. In 1969 his primary job was kicking and he was the Raiders top scorer with 105 points.
Tommy Nobis 1974 Atlanta Falcons Topps NFL Football Trading Card #160
1974 Topps with Tommy Nobis - His 9th of 11 seasons in the NFL
George Rogers 1983 Topps Trading Card
Pro Bowler George Rogers 1983 Topps Card.
In 1982 he made the Pro Bowl rushing for 1144 yards on 256 carries (4.5 yards-per-carry average) and scored 5 touchdowns.
Marcus Allen 1991 LA Raiders Pro Set Football Trading Card #541
On his 1991 Pro Set card. By the '91 season the former All Pro was nearing the end of his 11-year span with the Raiders and his playing time had been quite limited. He only had 63 carries and a total of just 78 touches all together.
By 1993 he would would find new life with the Chiefs.
Doug Flutie 1987 Chicago Bears Topps Football Card #45
While featured as a member of the Bears, in 1987 he was traded to the New England Patriots just before the start of the season. Only played 1 game and that was a victory over the Oilers with the strike replacement team.
Lyle Alzado 1972 Denver Broncos Topps Rookie Football Card #106
The 1971 4th round pick form Yankton had an impressive rookie season but no Topps card his first year in the league. In 1972 Topps awarded him one and it wasn't for no reason. Led the Broncos with 12 sacks. Racked up 45 solo tackles as well.
Ray Guy 1975 Oakland Raiders Topps Football Trading Card #435
1975 Topps - made his 3rd straight Pro Bowl while leading the league with a 43.8 Average-Yards-Per-Punt.
Charlie Taylor 1974 Washington Redskins Topps NFL Football Trading Card #510
1974 Topps - The Redskins leading pass receiver in 1974 with 54 catches. Selected to the Pro Bowl.
Gene Washington 1973 San Francisco 49ers Topps Football Card #90
Coming off a Pro Bowl year in 1971, here is his 1972 Topps card. Not only did he repeat as a Pro Bowler he was named All Pro while leading the NFL with 12 touchdown catches.
His numbers for 1972 - 46 catches, 918 yards, a 20.0 yards-per-catch average and the 12 scores.
Gene Lipscomb 1962 Pittsburgh Steelers Topps NFL Football Trading Card #133
1962 Topps - his 10th and final season in the NFL before his tragic death. Started 13 games, had a fumble recovery and 7 sacks.
Earnest Byner 1986 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Football Trading Card #189
Archie Manning 1974 New Orleans Saints Topps NFL Football Trading Card #70
His 4th of 11 long years in New Orleans. Despite talk of trade and offers from the WFL Archie started 11 games and was credited with 3 wins.
Flipper Anderson 1990 Los Angeles Rams Topps 1989 Record Breaker Football Card #2
Commemorating his record breaking performance from the previous season, Flipper Anderson's 336-yard day against the Saints made it to the 1990 Topps "Record Breaker" set. Anderson hauled in 15 catches against the Saints in Sunday Night game of week 12 for a NFL record setting 336 yards. That an average of over 22 yards a catch and it came against one of the league's top defenses of time. Had a 15-yard TD reception that game too.
Mike Haynes 1983 New England Patriots Topps Football Card #332 Pro Bowl
While this card has him with the Patriots, he actually held out and joined the LA Raiders at the end of 1983. Ended up as the Raiders starter throughout the last 5 games and through the playoffs. During Super Bowl XVIII was a major contributor to The Raiders win over the Redskins. Washington managed only 5 pass completions to their wide receivers the whole game.
Bob Brown 1970 Topps Football Insert Poster #24
The Hall of Fame Tackle on his 1970 Topps 8" X 10" Poster.
Maxie Baughan 1963 Philadelphia Eagles Topps Football Trading Card #118
Maxie Baughan and his 1963 Topps card. His 4th year in the NFL with the Eagles and his 3rd Pro Bowl.
Gerald Riggs 1990 Washington Redskins Score NFL Trading Card #66
1990 Score - Entering his 9th year in the NFL 1990 gained 475 yards and scored 6 touchdowns.
Chris Chandler 1990 Topps Traded Football Cards #130T
While he's pictured here on his 1990 Topps card as a Buccaneer, Chris Chandler was traded halfway through the season to the Phoenix Cardinals and stayed with them through 1993.
Greg Townsend 1991 Los Angeles Raiders Pro Set Card #195
A Pro Bowler in 1991 - his 9th season with the Raiders, he led the Los Angeles defense with 13 sacks.
Diron Talbert 1973 Washington Redskins Topps Football Card #19
One of the Redskins unsung heroes of the 1970s. Here he is on his 1973 Topps card - a 7-year NFL veteran it was his 4th with Washington.
Leroy Kelly 1971 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Football Trading Card #157
From the 1971 Topps collection. Had a good year rushing for 865 yards and 10 touchdowns. Named to the Pro Bowl as an AFC reserve runningback.
Walter Payton 1979 Chicago Bears Topps NFL Trading Card #480
The Great Walter Payton on his 1979 Topps card. Had a another phenomenal year carrying the the ball 369 times for 1610 yards - that's almost a 4-and-a-half yards per carry average. He became the Bears All-time Franchise Rushing leader as well as moved into the #8 All Time NFL Rushing Leader slot.
Floyd Little 1972 Denver Broncos Topps NFL Football Trading Card #50
Broncos running back Floyd Little and his 1972 Topps card. Lead the Broncos in rushing with 859 yards.
Billy Cannon 1960 Fleer Football Card
At LSU Billy Cannon won the Heisman Trophy after his famous "Halloween Run" in Tiger Stadium in 1959 against the Ole Miss Rebels. With the Tigers trailing 0-3 Cannon returned a punt 89 yards for the game winning touchdown. He was also involved in the game saving tackle as the Rebels were driving late in the game.
John Hannah 1983 New England Patriots Topps NFL Football Card #330
His 11th season with the Patriots - Started all 16 games in 1983 and was named to the Associated Press All Pro Team
Billy Cannon 2012 LSU Fleer Retro Ultra Card #11
Honoring the 1959 Heisman Trophy Award winner from LSU Fleer put him on a card in 2012. He would become the 1st round pick of the Houston Oilers of the newly formed American Football league and play throughout the entirety of the existence of AFL.
Jim Langer 1979 Miami Dolphins Topps Football Card #425
After 6 Pro Bowls and 3 All Pro Seasons 1979 was his 10th and final season in Miami. Suffered a season-ending knee injury after 9 games.
Bert Jones 1975 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #199
In 1975 the 3rd-year man from LSU started to come into his own. Led the Colts to 10 victories and their first Division title in 5 seasons. Had a tremendeous year finishing among the NFL's Top-10 in several categories - Passing attempts, yards, completions, completion percentage, rating, touchdown passes and fewest interceptions.
Darrell Green 1991 Washington Redskins Fleer Football Card
1991 Fleer Darrell Green Football Card. That season the Redskins won Super Bowl XXVI against the Buffalo Bills. He had 5 picks that season and made the All-Pro Team.
Charlie Ane 1960 Dallas Cowboys Topps NFL Football Card #37
After 7 seasons, 2 Championships and 2 All Pro selections with the Detroit Lions he was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1960 expansion draft. Instead of reporting to the Cowboys he chose to retire from Pro Football.
Mel Renfro 1970 Dallas Cowboys Topps Football Card #45
1970 Topps - his 7th straight Pro season with the Cowboys
Lynn Dickey 1978 Green Bay Packers Topps Football Card #78
While he didn't play in 1978 Topps still had a card prepared for him.
After suffering a devastating leg injury half-way through the 1977 season and undergoing 2 major surgeries he returned to the Packers starting lineup in 1979.
Bernie Kosar on the 1986 cover of Don Heinrichs Pro Preview
Browns quarterback Bernie Kosar coming off his rookie season makes the cover of this mag previewing the 1986 NFL season. Kosar had a good year passing completing 58.4% of 531 passes for 3854 yards and 17 touchdowns. But more importantly he lead the Browns to 12 victories, a AFC West Division Title and an appearance in the AFC Championship game.
Ted Hendricks 1981 Oakland Raiders Topps Football Card
His 6th season making the Pro Bowl 1981 was his 13th in the NFL.
Jack Lambert 1990 Hall of Fame Class Proset Football Card #27
The 1990 card Honoring the induction of Pittsburgh Steelers Linebacker Jack Lambert into the Hall of Fame.
Gerry Philbin 1967 New York Jets Topps AFL Football Trading Card #99
Gerry Philbin and his 1967 Topps card. His 4th year in the AFL he started all 14 games. Unofficially credited with 12 sacks.
Larry Brown 1974 Washington Redskins Topps Card
The 1974 Topps card of the Redskins Pro Bowl Running Back
Wilber Marshall 1991 Washington Redskins Fleer NFL Football Trading Card #390
Redskins linebacker Wilber Marshall and his 1991 Fleer card. Started every game of the season as the Redskins beat the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVI. 5½ sacks and 5 interceptions including a 55-yard interception return against Phoenix.
Tommy Nobis 1968 Atlanta Falcons Topps NFL Football Trading Card #151
Falcons Middle Linebacker Tommy Nobis and his 1968 Topps card - started all 14 games for Atlanta. Made his 3rd straight Pro Bowl and named 2nd-Team All Pro.
Tony Sardisco 1961 Boston Patriots Fleer AFL Football Trading Card #185
The former Tulane star joined the Patriots in 1960 and is shown here on his 1961 Fleer card. Listed as a linebacker he actually played guard and was selected to the AFL All League Team.
Chuck Foreman 1978 Topps Minnesota Vikings Team Leaders/Checklist 1977
Vikings Pro Bowler running back Chuck Foreman listed as a 1977 Vikings Team Leader. His 1112 yards was not only Minnesota's best but it was #6 in the NFC.
Brett Favre Rookie Card
While his NFL career was one solid season after another, Brett Favre was originally a 2nd round draft pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 1991. His rookie season hardly foretold of his future success. 4 attempts, no completions and 2 interceptions. And he was sacked once.
Greg Townsend 1991 All AFC Pro Set NFL Football Card #418
Greg Townsend of the Raiders made his first Pro Bowl in 1991 after posting 12½ sacks in 1990. Here is his All-AFC Pro Set card for the 1991 Pro Bowl.
Anthony Munoz 1990 Cincinnati Bengals Score NFL Football Trading Card #178
1990 Score Card - His 11th year in the NFL. Named to his 9th All Pro Team and 10th Pro Bowl.
Harvey Martin, 1980 Dallas Cowboys Topps Football Trading Card #270
Harvey Martin of the Dallas Cowboys and his 1980 Topps card. Started all 16 games and 3 playoff games. Is credited with 12 sacks and another 4 more in the playoffs.
Jim Kelly 1991 Pro Set - the 1990 NFL Passing Leaders Card #8
From the 1991 Pro Set Passing Leaders set depicting the top passers of the 1990. Bills quarterback Jim Kelly led the league with a 101.2 Passer Rating. This was only the 5th time a player ended the season above 100 in the Passer Rating category.
Lyle Alzado 1974 Denver Broncos Topps NFL Football Trading Card #321
His 1974 Topps card - unofficially registered 13 sacks.
Ray Nitschke, 1968 Green Bay Packers Topps NFL Football Trading Card #157
Packers Hall of Fame linebacker Ray Nitschke going strong after 11years on his 1968 Topps card. Started all 14 games.
Zeke Bratkowski 1962 Los Angeles Rams Topps NFL Football Trading Card #77
Rams quarterback Zeke Bratkowski and his 1962 Topps card. Started 9 games passing for 1541 yards and 9 TDs.
Greg Pruitt 1974 Cleveland Browns Topps NFL Trading Card #110
Browns runner Greg Pruitt on his 1974 Topps card. With 1769 All Purpose yards, 1974 was his second straight year as 2nd-team Pro Bowler.
Anthony Carter 1990 Minnesota Vikings Fleer Football Trading Card #96
1990 Fleer - The Vikings leading receiver with 70 catches, 1008 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Anthony Munoz 1990 Cincinnati Bengals Topps NFL Football Trading Card #278
1990 was his 6th consecutive All Pro Year and the 9th of his 13-year NFL career.
Doug Atkins 1961 Chicago Bears Fleer NFL Football Trading Card #9
Big Doug and his 1961 Fleer card. In 1961 he was named to his 5th straight Pro Bowl. He had 8 during his career.
Paul Lowe 1964 San Diego Chargers Topps Football Card
His 1964 Topps Card - his 4th season as a Charger. Was 2nd in rushing yards with 496. Also had another 2 scores receiving.
Dave Krieg 1988 Seattle Seahawks Topps Football Trading Card #131
His 1988 Topps card - missed 7 games from a shoulder injury but still managed to guide the Seahawks to 6 victories. The high-point was a 410 yard, 4 touchdown season finale against the Raiders to end the season.
Tony Casillas 1988 Atlanta Falcons Topps NFL Football Card #391
The former 1st round of the Falcons in 1986 was entering his 3rd season in Pro Football in 1988. He would lead Atlanta with 111 tackles.
This back of this 1988 Topps card states:
"In his first NFL game Tony led the Falcons with 9 tackles in a 31-10 win at New Orleans, 9/7/1986. Last season he was credited with 38 tackles, 34 assists and 2 QB sacks for losses totalling 11 yards, 1 forced fumble & 1 fumble recovery. Tony won the Lombardi Trophy, symbolic of the best collegiate lineman as a senior at the University of Oklahoma."
Walter Abercrombie 1988 Pittsburgh Steelers Topps Football Card #146
Walter advanced from 8th to 6th in Steelers' history in career Rushing Yardage in 1987. His 24 Receptions last season advanced him from 20th to 16th in club history with 138 catches.
Sonny Jurgensen 1965 Washington Redskins Philadelphia Gum Company Football Card #188
His 1965 card printed by the Philadelphia Gum Company. Completed 53.4% of his passes for 2367 yards and 15 touchdowns.
1990 NFL Touchdown & Rushing Yards Leader Barry Sanders | 1991 Pro Set #10
The NFL's leading Touchdown and Rushing Yards Leader in 1990 - 16 Total TDs and 1304 rushing yards - is featured here on 1991 Pro Set card #10
Larry Brown 1972 Topps Card
His Topps trading card from 1972 when he was named the NFL MVP and the Offensive Player of the Year.
The Baltimore Colts 1978 Topps Team leaders Football Card #502
Colts Team Leaders from the 1977 NFL Season featured on this 1978 Topps Football Card - Lydell Mitchell, Lyle Blackwood and Fred Cook.
Harold Carmichael 2004 Philadelphia Eagles Fleer Greats Trading Card #67
The Eagles Hall of Famer is featured here in this Fleer 2004 "Greats" edition. Finished his 14-year NFL career after 182 games, 590 catches, 8985 yards, a 15.2 YPC average and 79 touchdown catches.
Gerald Riggs 1984 on the 1985 Atlanta Falcons Team Leaders Topps Football Card #10
The #4 leading rusher in 1984, Gerald Riggs is presented on the Atlanta Falcons Team Leaders cards in the 1985 Topps Football Card set. Other Falcon team leaders mentioned on the back are Stacey Baily with 67 catches, Kenny Johnson with 5 interceptions, defensive end Don Smith with 6½ and defensive tackle Rick Bryant had 123 tackles.
Phil Simms 1990 New York Giants Topps NFL Football Trading Card #51
His 12th year in the NFL, in 1990 he was 35 years old and having a good year until he broke his foot in Week 15. He then watched his back-up, Jeff Hostetler, led the Giants to the Super Bowl and a win over the Buffalo Bills.
Rich Szaro New Orleans Saints Kicker 1978 Topps Card
From his 4th and final season with the Saints, his 1978 Topps Card. His NFL career totals (1 game with the Jets in 1979) include 44 Games played, 193 points scored, 37 of 59 field goals (62.7%) and 82 of 88 Xtra-Points (93.2%)
Mike Singletary 1990 Chicago Bears Score NFL Football Trading Card #3
1990 Score - Had a another great season making his 8th straight Pro Bowl. Led the Bears with 151 tackles. Registered 20 against the Broncos in Week 11 and 17 against the Raiders in Week 4. Registered 11 stops twice - in Week 12 against the Vikings and in Week 14 against the Redskins. Named Walter Payton Man of the Year as well.
Joe Perry 1962 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #4
the Jet, Joe Perry on his 1962 Topps card. At 35 years old was the Colts #2 rusher with 359 yards.
Lenny Moore 1962 Baltimore Colts Topps NFL Football Trading Card #2
The Baltimore Colts leading rusher for 1962 with 470 yards - Pro Bowler Lenny Moore on his Topps Card for that year.
Boyd Dowler 1968 Green Bay Packers Topps NFL Football Trading Card #108
Packers Receiver Boyd Dowler and his 1968 Topps card. His 10th year in the league, he led the Pack with 45 catches while his 668 receiving yards was #2.