1962 Topps football card of former NFL quarterback Roman Gabriel. The 1962 set included, on every card, a black-and-white “action” shot of each player. This card was Gabriel’s rookie card, and also is an “error” card. Since Gabriel hadn’t yet played in the NFL, there were no action shots of him, so the inset appears to be Giants’ QB Y.A. Tittle (with his number altered). Gabriel was one of the top signal-callers of the 1960s and early ’70s, playing 16 NFL seasons, mostly for the Los Angeles Rams. He was a four-time Pro Bowler, and was named NFL MVP in 1969. Gabriel’s post-career activities included stints in broadcasting and acting.
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