His name was tough to spell and he was equally tough to stop on a football field. Fred Biletnikoff was the grandson of Russian immigrants who went on to become one of football's best receivers. Considered one of the all-time great Raiders, number 25 turns 80 years old on Thursday. His football journey began in the 1960s and didn't end until 15 seasons ago when … [Read more...] about On His 80th Birthday, 8 Great Cards of Raiders Legend Fred Biletnikoff
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7 Great Cards of NFL’s Other Ageless Wonder
For all of the records the seemingly ageless Tom Brady piled up before finally putting an end to his career, there's at least one age-related passing record he won't get. The man who owns the NFL mark for the most passing yards and touchdowns thrown by a quarterback age 45 and older is still George Blanda. He, too, seemed to play forever and while Blanda … [Read more...] about 7 Great Cards of NFL’s Other Ageless Wonder
1968 Topps Football Set Marked Company’s NFL Return
Topps returned to the forefront of football cards in 1968, as it reclaimed rights to print cards of not only NFL players and retained its AFL players too. Football collectors would be treated to a Hall of Fame lineup. For the first time since 1961, one Topps set contained players from each league. Topps had lost its right to issue cards of NFL players in 1964 when the … [Read more...] about 1968 Topps Football Set Marked Company’s NFL Return
Vintage Pack Facts: 1968 Topps Football
After four years relegated to producing trading cards for the American Football League, Topps charged back to the forefront in 1968, winning back the NFL and the AFL It was the start of a 21-year run in which they were the exclusive manufacturer of pro football cards. The good thing for (mostly) young buyers of bubble gum? Packs were still a nickel. Courtesy of … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Facts: 1968 Topps Football
5 1968 Topps Football Cards You Should Love
When the NFL kicked off its 49th season in September of 1968, it had gone back to its old trading card partner. The four-year deal with Philadelphia Gum had ended and Topps was back in the fold. It was a relationship that wouldn’t sever until well into the 21st century. The 1968 Topps football set included 218 cards--219 if you include a slight variation on the last … [Read more...] about 5 1968 Topps Football Cards You Should Love