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
1972 Topps football set
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
An American Idol – Looking Back on Roger Staubach’s Life and 4 Classic Cards
Many American Dreams have been built around the pursuit of becoming successful in business, tasting fame as a professional athlete, or experiencing glory in battle. To accomplish one sometimes takes a lifetime of devotion—but to accomplish all three? That’s reserved for legends like Roger Staubach. Whenever duty called, Staubach was there to answer the bell. Whether that was … [Read more...] about An American Idol – Looking Back on Roger Staubach’s Life and 4 Classic Cards
8 Bargain-Priced Second Year Vintage Football Cards
Like their baseball counterparts, the prices for higher grade vintage football rookie cards can be tough manage for collectors who aren't blessed with a big budget. That doesn't mean you can't own some high quality early career issues of some of the most memorable names in NFL history. We've identified eight second year cards of some of the most popular … [Read more...] about 8 Bargain-Priced Second Year Vintage Football Cards
Vintage Pack Facts: 1972 Topps 3rd Series Football
Collectors--and in the 1972 that was mostly young folks--had gotten used to two series of Topps football cards since the company resumed its place as the NFL's official partner in 1968. However, after four years, the company turned things upside down. Football was exploding in popularity, thanks in part to the new ABC-TV smash hit, Monday Night … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Facts: 1972 Topps 3rd Series Football
Uncut Sheets, Vintage Cards Highlight Wheatland Auction
A collector’s stash of dozens of uncut sheets from Topps products of the past are among hundreds of items now up for grabs in Wheatland Auctions’ Vintage Sports Card and Memorabilia online catalog. The collection includes semi-high and high number sheets from the 1970 Topps baseball set, a super scarce 1972 Topps Third Series football sheet, multiple sheets of 1974, ’75, ’82 … [Read more...] about Uncut Sheets, Vintage Cards Highlight Wheatland Auction