Logo of the Delaware Blue Hens’ college football team, used from 1950 until 1992. The Fightin’ Blue Hens were a Division II college powerhouse in the era of this logo, winning 4 national championships. The school has sent a lot of players onto the NFL, including Rich Gannon, Scott Brunner and current Ravens’ QB Joe Flacco.
1973 Topps football card of former Buffalo Bills’ fullback Jim Braxton, who was one of the first to play the position the way today’s fullbacks do – not as much of a rushing threat but as a lead blocker for a star halfback. In Braxton’s case, that back was Hall of Famer O.J. Simpson. He played 8 seasons in the NFL, and had a well-earned reputation as a tough, physical player who was largely responsible for helping Simpson break league rushing records. “Bubby” Braxton was an effective runner when needed, and even scored 31 career touchdowns (most modern-day fullbacks don’t get 31 career carries). He died of cancer in 1986.