As the first full week of September 1960 wound to a close, much of America’s attention was focused on the upcoming presidential election where the young Massachusetts senator, John Kennedy was battling vice-president Richard Nixon. In Rome, the Summer Olympic Games were winding down and Florida residents were bracing for Hurricane Donna. On the evening of September 9, … [Read more...] about 1960 Fleer Football Cards Helped Launch AFL
Old Football Card Sets
1979, 1980 Stop ‘N Go Football Sets Are Kellogg’s Cousins
At first glance, they look like the Kellogg’s baseball and football cards that were a breakfast table staple for 13 years. It would be understandable to see the 3-D look, the size and detailed backs, along with the roster of players on the checklist and think that they must have come out of a cereal box more than 40 years ago. Nope. The 1979 and 1980 Stop ‘n Go … [Read more...] about 1979, 1980 Stop ‘N Go Football Sets Are Kellogg’s Cousins
1962 Salada Football Coin Set: Many HOFers And High-Grade Possibilities
The 1962 Salada Coins football set might be one of the more underrated vintage sets from the 1960s. Similar to the baseball coin set from the same year, the Salada set was available in packages of Salada Tea and Junket Dessert products. The 154-coin set was loaded with stars from the NFL, with Hall of Famers like Johnny Unitas, Jim Brown, Bart Starr, Y.A. Tittle, Chuck … [Read more...] about 1962 Salada Football Coin Set: Many HOFers And High-Grade Possibilities
When the Bengals Were Babies: 1969 Tresler Comet Card Set Was Gas Station Issue
They're riding high these days, but the early days weren't easy for the Cincinnati Bengals. Born as an AFL expansion franchise that debuted in 1968, the team finished 3-11 and 4-9-1 in its first two seasons, but with a new stadium on the horizon, there was still some excitement in the Queen City for pro football. Just as their second campaign was getting underway, a … [Read more...] about When the Bengals Were Babies: 1969 Tresler Comet Card Set Was Gas Station Issue
CFL Fans and Collectors Had Great Stuff to Chase 50 Years Ago
The long-awaited Grey Cup is over for another year, and football fans got the chance to see an instant classic. The Winnipeg Blue Bombers scored a 33-25 win over the host Hamilton Tiger-Cats in overtime in one of the greatest CFL games ever played. In the hobby, collectors always speculate that championships will equate to rising card values. Sometimes, that is true. For the … [Read more...] about CFL Fans and Collectors Had Great Stuff to Chase 50 Years Ago
1970s Wonder Bread Cards Featured Top Crust Of NFL Stars
It’s an old expression: some NFL running backs carried the football as if it were a loaf of bread. Holding the ball gingerly could lead to fumbles, and in the 1970s that was problematic since ball-carriers took some hard hits. But no matter how you sliced it, football fans had a chance to collect cards through a notable baking company. From 1974 to 1976, Topps collaborated … [Read more...] about 1970s Wonder Bread Cards Featured Top Crust Of NFL Stars
1962 Topps Football Bucks Money In The Bank For Collectors
Way before the NFL became a lucrative business, it was money in the bank for Topps. The company’s 1962 Football Bucks insert assigned money values to players in a 48-piece set, and there was some bang to those bucks. The NFL was beginning to emerge as a “money” sport. The league signed a large television deal in 1962, and players were beginning to command higher … [Read more...] about 1962 Topps Football Bucks Money In The Bank For Collectors
Hall of Fame Rookies Lead Legendary 1957 Topps Football Set
The 1957 Topps football set is one of the most prized vintage football issues of all time. While there are some big name stars and a key error card, there's no question that the numerous Hall of Fame rookie cards have made this issue so popular -- and valuable. Here's a closer look at this landmark set. 1957 Topps Football Basics The 1957 Topps football set is known for its … [Read more...] about Hall of Fame Rookies Lead Legendary 1957 Topps Football Set
1969 Topps Football: Last Pre-Merger Set
They were printed just months after Joe Namath proved the AFL was worthy of a merger with the 50 year-old NFL. The 1969 Topps football set was the company's largest to date, accommodating a league that was welcoming new teams and already starting to give baseball a run for its money in popularity. 263 Cards, Two Series You didn't need to tell Topps about the AFL. The … [Read more...] about 1969 Topps Football: Last Pre-Merger Set
Topps 1984 USFL Set A Coveted Classic
It’s hard to believe the USFL has been gone for 35 years. As the first league to challenge the NFL since the American Football League took the field in 1960, the USFL was innovative. The league introduced ideas that are now common in the NFL — the 2-point conversation, coaches’ challenges and the salary cap. The USFL also holds a soft spot for football card collectors. The … [Read more...] about Topps 1984 USFL Set A Coveted Classic