1959 Topps football card of former pro end Bob Schnelker, who played 9 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the New York Giants. He was drafted by Cleveland in 1950 but spent time in the Marines before landing with the Giants in 1954. A two-time Pro Bowler, Schnelker helped the Giants win the NFL championship in 1956. He was a member of the Minnesota Vikings’ expansion team in 1961, and had the distinction of catching the first touchdown pass in franchise history from Fran Tarkenton. After retiring as a player, Schnelker served as an assistant coach for 7 different NFL teams over a 20 year span. He passed away in 2016 from complications of cancer.