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
1975 Topps Football
Remembering the Topps Sports Club
Subscription programs like Topps' "Montgomery Club" may have gotten more sophisticated, with exclusive cards, early access and other perks, but the roots of a Topps "club" go back a long way. If you’ve seen a Topps wrapper from the mid-1970s you may have seen an ad for the “Topps Sports Club.” For $2.50 and a wrapper, they promised a newsletter and some … [Read more...] about Remembering the Topps Sports Club
Rookie Cards of the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
One first appeared on a trading card during the Kennedy administration and got in for his coaching skills. Another is most famous for one big play. Three were in the same draft class. Another can barely be found on trading cards at all. The latest news from Canton, OH means we're adding some new members on the list of Pro Football Hall of Fame rookie … [Read more...] about Rookie Cards of the 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class
Vintage Pack Facts: 1975 Topps Football
Collectors looking for a set that has a heaping helping of solid rookie cards, a nice roster of Hall of Famers and a price that isn’t sky high have always appreciated the simple charms of the 1975 Topps football set. This week’s edition of Vintage Pack Facts in cooperation with VintageBreaks.com offers a look back at how these somewhat underrated cards made … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Facts: 1975 Topps Football
1975 Topps Football Rookies a Bumper Crop
Topps football card sets of the 1970s were not noted for innovative design or risk-taking. After all, Topps had a monopoly on the football card market, and its airbrushed sets were doing just fine. So why mess with a good thing? Besides, there were some great rookie cards, and whether Topps realized it at the time or not, these first-year cards would be the keys to those … [Read more...] about 1975 Topps Football Rookies a Bumper Crop
1975 Topps Football Set Offered Great Stars, But Still No Logos
The mid-1970s saw the NFL’s popularity begin to skyrocket. Heading into the 1975 season, the Pittsburgh Steelers were basking in the glow of their first Super Bowl title and would win three more by the end of the decade. The Miami Dolphins were still smarting after being thwarted in their quest for a fourth straight Super Bowl appearance by the Oakland Raiders and … [Read more...] about 1975 Topps Football Set Offered Great Stars, But Still No Logos
Vintage Pack Break of the Week: 1975 Topps Football Cello
Pro football was exploding in the mid-1970s, with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders putting their marks on the game as two of the most popular franchises of all-time. In the NFC, Tom Landry’s Dallas Cowboys were virtually impossible to beat. If it had been produced today, the 1975 Topps football set might have included Walter Payton’s rookie card, but we’d have to … [Read more...] about Vintage Pack Break of the Week: 1975 Topps Football Cello