Classic Sports Card of the Day

1981 Topps football card of former NFL wide receiver Wes Chandler. Chandler played 11 seasons in the league, breaking in with the New Orleans Saints but having his greatest success with San Diego’s “Air Coryell” offense under coach Don Coryell. He was a four time Pro Bowler and besides being a prolific receiver, he was a … Read More

From www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1976 Topps basketball card of former Boston Celtic guard Jo Jo White. Drafted in 1969, White was a key player in the backcourt for 2 Celtic championship teams in the 1970s. He was an iron man performer in his career, playing in all 82 games for 5 consecutive seasons in the … Read More

With the Barry Bonds steroids/lying to Congress trial going on right now, here is a 1969 Topps baseball card featuring Barry’s dad, Bobby Bonds, who had a stellar major league career without any chemical enhancement. He played 14 years in the majors, mostly for the San Francisco Giants, and was a player with a rare combination … Read More

Courtesy of www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1972 Opeechee hockey card of former NHL defenseman Barry Ashbee. Ashbee played 5 seasons in the league with the Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers, winning the Stanley Cup with the Flyers in 1973-74. Unfortunately, his playing career ended that year when he suffered a severe eye injury after being hit with a … Read More

1963 Topps football card of former Los Angeles Ram defensive lineman David “Deacon” Jones, who is listed as an “end” on this card but was so much more than that. Jones was the emotional and spiritual leader of one of the NFL’s most famous defensive fronts – the Rams’ “Fearsome Foursome”, along with Merlin Olsen, … Read More

From www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1974 Topps basketball card of former  player and current coach George Karl. He played in the old ABA for the San Antonio Spurs, then became an NBA player when the Spurs joined that league in ’76. Karl was a journeyman player but has enjoyed a long and successful career as an … Read More

Courtesy of www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1965 Topps baseball card of former major league pitcher Luis Tiant. The Cuban born hurler played 19 seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Cleveland Indians and Boston Red Sox. He is one of only 5 pitchers in modern major league history to have thrown 4 or more  consecutive … Read More

From www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1968 Topps hockey card of former Detroit Red Wing Alex Delvecchio, who played 22 complete seasons for the Wings, the most of any player with one team in NHL history. He was a member of Detroit’s “Production Line”, teaming with Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. Unlike Howe and Lindsay, however, Delvecchio … Read More

1989 Topps football card of former NFL wide receiver Chris Carter, who played 16 seasons in the league for the Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins. Carter was released by the Eagles despite being a star player, and when asked by reporters why, Eagle coach Buddy Ryan gave this legendary explanation – “All he … Read More

From www.CheckOutMyCards.com , a 1976 Topps basketball card of former NBA player Walt “Clyde” Frazier, one of the smoothest backcourt players to ever play in the league. He led the Knicks to 2 NBA titles, in 1970 and ’73, combining a soft jump shot, uncanny passing ability and tenacious defense. Frazier’s jersey number 10 is … Read More