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The Man Behind the Curtain. 4 Classic Jack Lambert Cards

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The "man behind the curtain" is a phrase that invokes memories of The Wizard of Oz, a scene where the trusty watchdog named Toto pulls the curtain back to reveal the man behind this frightening persona. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers discovered their own man behind the curtain—a second-round draft pick from Kent State named Jack Lambert—who would punish ball carriers who … [Read more...] about The Man Behind the Curtain. 4 Classic Jack Lambert Cards

Top Vintage Quarterback Rookie Cards

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It has often been said that the NFL is a quarterback league, and that's especially true these days when just about every signal-caller is capable of reeling off 4000-yard, 35-touchdown seasons.  Even so, NFL history is full of legendary QBs, and vintage quarterback rookie cards stand at the top of many collectors' want lists and drive set values year after year. What follows … [Read more...] about Top Vintage Quarterback Rookie Cards

Ramblings: Padres Drafting Manziel Recalls Past QB Selections

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So Johnny Manziel was picked in the baseball amateur draft and is anyone really all that surprised?  For as good as an athlete he is with his strong arm, there is little doubt his skill set would translate nicely on the defensive side and he could probably learn to hit.  He did play in high school and supposedly talked about playing baseball for Texas A&M before his Heisman … [Read more...] about Ramblings: Padres Drafting Manziel Recalls Past QB Selections

New Website Focuses on Iconic Vintage Football Cards

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Just in time for the start of the post-season, a new website has arrived, focusing on some of the greatest pro football players of all-time and their top cards.  Vintage Graded Football Cards offers articles on more than 20 of the best, most important football cards. Readers will find information on the player’s career and an examination of his most well-known card and what … [Read more...] about New Website Focuses on Iconic Vintage Football Cards

2012 Panini Certified Football Preview

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Football card collectors will have some fresh packs to break open today when Panini Prestige hits stores but the company is also offering information on another of its long-running lines.  2012 Certified Football will be out just as the season kicks off.  The issue will lean on Hall of Famer John Elway for many of its major insert cards. Certified will offer four autograph … [Read more...] about 2012 Panini Certified Football Preview

Elway Pumps Topps on Media Tour

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Cal Ripken spent the opening days of the 2010 baseball season fulfilling his role as spokesman for the Million Card Giveaway launched by Topps.  Now, it's John Elway's turn to handle the football kick-off. Topps had Elway sign a box of its 2010 base products, which it will give away to one collector on its Facebook page on Wednesday. Elway, the 50-year-old Super … [Read more...] about Elway Pumps Topps on Media Tour

Five Underrated 1980s Football Rookie Cards

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The 1980s gave us Ronald Reagan.  MTV.  Big hair. And a boatload of great football players. The greatest draft of all-time took place in 1983 when the first round was simply loaded with can't miss Hall of Famers, opening with John Elway and closing with Darrell Green, who spent 20 Hall of Fame years in the league. The list of the most popular 80s rookie cards  is … [Read more...] about Five Underrated 1980s Football Rookie Cards

Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards

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Being the number one overall draft pick comes with plenty of fanfare but if you're a football card collector, take a pass. Going back to the 1950s, only about one of every four number one picks went on to a Hall of Fame career. Many were total flops. Only a few top selections bring big bucks on the open market. The most valuable rookie card of all of the number one draft … [Read more...] about Topps in their Class: NFL’s Most Valuable #1 Draft Pick Cards