1962 Fleer football card of one of the top players in the old American Football League, former Denver Bronco halfback Gene Mingo. Known for his versatility, Mingo played halfback and returned kicks, and was the first African American placekicker in pro football history. He was an outstanding runner, and once threw two touchdown passes in one game on halfback option plays. Mingo also played for Oakland and Miami in the AFL, and kicked for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL in 1969 and 1970 before retiring.