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Latest Vintage NFL Pictures Added

Jim Plunkett, Raiders Quarterback in 1983
Jim Plunkett delivers against the Steelers - probably the Divisional round of the 1983 AFC playoffs - the Raiders would go on to defeat the Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII. Marcus Allen #32, seen here blocking had a nice game against the Steelers. 121 yards on 13 carries with 2 touchdowns.

Len Dawson escapes Ron McDole of the Bills
Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson eludes the advances of BillRedskins great Ron McDole.

Leroy Kelly & Lee Roy Jordan - Cleveland and Dallas 1969 NFL Playoffs
Cowboy linebacker Lee Roy Jordan moves in to stop Browns runner Leroy Kelly during the 1969 NFL Playoff game between Dallas and Cleveland. Kelly rushed for 66 yards and a touchdown in the 38-14 Browns victory.

Bob Griese, Don Shula and Earl Morrall of the Miami Dolphins
Bob Griese started as the Dolphins quarterback in 1972 but when he was injured in week 5 against the Chargers, Earl Morrall came to the rescue leading the Dolphins to 9 straight wins and 2 playoff victories, but it was Bob Griese that Coach Don Shula elected to go with against the Redskins in Super Bowl VII.

Bart Starr, Paul Hornung Fuzzy Thurston Other Packers - 1961 Game Program
A page from a 1961 NFL Game Program featuring some of the stars of the Green Bay Packers.

Phil Villapiano, Raiders Macarthur Lane, Packers -1972
In 1972, MacArthur Lane, after four seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, teamed up with John Brockington in Green Bay helping power the Packers to the NFL’s seventh-ranked rushing offense. Here, Lane falls into the clutches of Raiders linebacker Phil Villapiano.