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Archive for November, 2016

Classic Team Logo of The Day

03 Nov

redskins3751

Logo of a team from the National Football League, the Washington Redskins, used from 1937 until 1951. The team played as the Boston Braves until moving to Washington in ’37, and had a very successful run on the field in their first decade in the nation’s capital, playing in 5 NFL championship games between 1937 and 1945, winning 2 of them. One of the all-time legends in pro football history, Hall of Fame quarterback and punter Slingin’ Sammy Baugh, played for the ‘Skins during this era.

 

Classic Sports Card of The Day

03 Nov

68toppsmatte

1968 Topps football card of former NFL running back Tom Matte, who had a long distinguished 12 year career with the old Baltimore Colts. The versatile back was a two-time Pro Bowler and was a member of the Super Bowl V winning Colts’ team, although he was hurt and didn’t play in the game. Since his retirement, he has worked in broadcasting as an analyst for CBS and for local coverage of Baltimore Ravens’ games, and also does work to raise funds to help retired players.