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Superbowl Week Feature: New Orleans’ Saints And The Dome Patrol
Posted By kristopher on January 31, 2010
The New Orleans Saints are Superbowl bound and the hype-machine’s about to kick into high-gear. The Saints should be greeted by the sun-drenched coastline of southern Florida any day now, but until then we’ll linger on the past.
There’s very little doubt that Archie Manning has become the Saints most memorable player in their history, but he’s probably not the best. When it comes to the best player in Saints’ history, I’m very tempted to lean the way of the absurdly dominant, Willie Roaf.
I’d like to take a step back from Roaf though — just one more generation — to the DOME PATROL. (more…)
Buck (Junious) Buchanan: 1964 Topps RC
Posted By kristopher on January 15, 2010
Player: Buck Buchanan
Card: 1964 Topps Football #92
Team/Position: Kansas City Chiefs / Defensive Tackle
Cost: $6.00
There’s so much history wrapped up in this card I’m just not sure where to start. Rather than digging into the history of Topps, the AFL, or Buck Buchanan right off the bat; I’ll just discuss the overall appearance of the card. While ’64 can’t compare to the downright gold that is the 1965 Topps set; I love the bold colours and star-spangled border.
When you compare the ’64 Topps to it’s NFL-counterpart, the ’64 Philadelphia, it’s really a matter of taste. The AFL cards are flashy and filled with bright colours, while the NFL cards are beautiful in more of a historical kinda way.
Merlin Olsen: 1964 Philadelphia Football
Posted By kristopher on January 9, 2010
Player: Merlin Olsen
Card: 1964 Philadelphia Football #91
Team/Position: Los Angeles Rams / Defensive Tackle
Cost: $4.00
Depending on when you discovered the wonderful game of football, you’ll definitely have a different opinion of Merlin Olsen.
Olsen played 15 years of Pro Football all with the same team: The Los Angeles Rams. If you were watching the game anywhere from 1962 to 1976, you know Merlin Olsen as a hard-working, smart, defensive beast that couldn’t help but work his way to the Pro-Bowl in 14 of his 15 seasons.
Arguably more impressive than the 14 Pro Bowls, a record that he shares with Bruce Matthews, is Olsen’s participation in every single game. Olsen didn’t miss a game in his entire 15-year career, as a defensive end! (more…)
Larry Little: 1972 Topps Football
Posted By kristopher on January 3, 2010
Player: Larry Little
Card: 1972 Topps Football #240
Team/Position: Miami Dolphins / Guard
Cost: $2.00
With the Saints and the Indianapolis Colts recently losing, what better time than to feature a member of the 1972 Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins remain the only team in the history of the NFL to complete a perfect season, although they only won fourteen regular season games as opposed to the current 16-game regular season schedule.
Off the top of my head, I can’t think of a single person that has any respect for the ’72 Dolphins squad. Every year they celebrate by popping the cork on a fine bottle of Champagne when the final undefeated team loses and somehow, Mercury Morris finds his way onto ESPN. The Dolphins’ perfect season will always put them in the conversation for the greatest team ever, but for what it’s worth — they’re not even close.
Pete Pihos: 1948 Leaf Football
Posted By kristopher on January 2, 2010
Player: Pete Pihos
Card: 1948 Leaf Gum Co., Card #16
Team/Position: Philadelphia Eagles / Wide Receiver, Defensive End
Cost: $15.25
I had yet another chance to add a 1948 Bowman to my collection, but once again decided on the Leaf alternative. It’s not that the ’48 Bowman set is ugly or the ’48 Leaf set is gorgeous, it’s just a preference thing.
The Leaf Gum Co., set offers a little bit of colour and a couple different variations; whereas the Bowman offering is a simple, but gorgeous, black and white photograph. If you’re interested in checking out the Bowman, here’s the link:
Otto Graham: 1950 Bowman Football
Posted By kristopher on January 2, 2010
Player: Otto Graham
Card: 1950 Bowman, Card #45
Team/Position: The Cleveland Browns / Quarterback
Cost: $15.50 for this snowed in version of one of the greatest rookie cards of all time
There were three or four cards that I genuinely thought I’d have no chance in hell of acquiring for a reasonable price. The two big boys from the 1957 set, Johnny Unitas and Bart Starr, are almost impossible to acquire on the cheap regardless of condition — so they’ve been back-burnered. Then there’s Topps’ 1965 version of Joe Namath, which literally offers no hope for eventual purchase. Namath’s numbers don’t jump out at you, but when you’re the quarterback of the New York Jets and you captivated a nation of young people, your rookie card’s going to sit at 250 bucks with 24 bids and 4 days left in an eBay auction as a PSA5 . (more…)
John Elway: 1984 Topps Football
Posted By kristopher on December 16, 2009
Player: John Elway
Card: 1984 John Elway, Card #63
Team/Position: Denver Broncos / Quarterback
Cost: $8 for this terribly off-centered beauty.
1984 is one of the few years in the modern era that can compete with the big-boys of the 1950′s. Marino and Elway alone keep the year amongst the greatest of all time.
With that said, I have no use for John Elway or any other Quarterback that refuses to abide by the rules of the NFL Draft – I’m looking at you, Mr. Eli Manning. (more…)
Emlen Tunnell: 1951 Bowman Football
Posted By kristopher on December 15, 2009
Player: Emlen Tunnell
Card: 1951 Bowman Football, Card #91
Team/Position: NY Giants, GB Packers / DB, Safety.
Cost: Acquired in a Lot ($15)
As a side-project, I’ve started to put together than 1951 Bowman set. That year really doesn’t offer a lot of value in the Rookie Card department, but it’s definitely cheaper than the ’50 or ’52 sets. Emlen Tunnell is one of the few rookies in the set, along with Tom Landry and Stormin’ Norman Van Brocklin. (more…)
Dick “Night Train” Lane: 1957 Topps Football
Posted By kristopher on December 14, 2009
Player: Richard Lane
Card: 1957 Topps Football Card #85
Team/Position: Chicago Cardinals, Detroit Lions / End, Defensive Back
Cost: $8.50
After a brief hiatus, I’m back with one of my favourite cards. While the posts stopped; the cards just kept filling tiny apartment mailbox.
When it comes to defensive backs, Night Train Lane is the best of the best. Dick was named the best defensive back of the first 50 years of professional football. (more…)