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USFL’s Impending Return Recalls 1980s Topps Sets

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For football fans, the news of the return of the United States Football League in the spring of 2022 was met with mixed reaction. For football card collectors, however, it was much more intriguing. The original league brings back memories of the 1980s, an era of astroturf, giant shoulder pads, and loosely fit mesh jerseys along with the USFL’s two football card sets, … [Read more...] about USFL’s Impending Return Recalls 1980s Topps Sets

Topps 1984 USFL Set A Coveted Classic

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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