1965 Philadelphia football card of former pro linebacker/kicker Wayne Walker, who enjoyed a long 15 year career in the NFL, all with the Detroit Lions. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and named All Pro in 1965. As a linebacker Walker was stellar, but his placekicking left a lot to be desired. His 40.5% success … Read More
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NFL – Throwback Thursday: Eight Is Enough
We’re headed into week 11 of the NFL season, and one of the matchups on this week’s slate of games finds the Kansas City Chiefs facing their AFC West division rivals, the Denver Broncos. Our Throwback Thursday time machine will land on October 11, 1964 for an AFL contest between the 2 teams. These clubs … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Used from 1965 until 1969, this is a special alternate logo of a football team that originated in the old American Football League, the Denver Broncos. The team compiled a dismal 20-48-1 record during that 5 year period, cementing their status as the worst team in the AFL’s 10 year history. Some players who were … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1965 Topps football card of former pro end/kicker Tommy Brooker, who played in the old American Football League for 5 seasons with the Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs franchise. He was used sparingly as an end on offense, with his best numbers there coming in his rookie season in 1962. He caught 4 passes that year, … Read More
NFL – Throwback Thursday: Eleven’s A Charm
On this week’s NFL slate of games, the Atlanta Falcons meet the Indianapolis Colts. Our Throwback Thursday feature game took place on December 6, 1998 at the Georgia Dome between these 2 clubs. The final result was a 28-21 Falcons’ victory, but it was a groundbreaking contest for the Atlanta franchise for a shocking reason. … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a team that plays in the NFC South Division of the National Football League, the Atlanta Falcons. This particular logo, featuring a menacing falcon, was adopted in 2003 and is the primary logo used today. The 2003 season marked the end of the coaching tenure of Dan Reeves, as he was fired during … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1968 Topps football card of former pro halfback and head coach Dan Reeves, who was a fixture in the NFL from 1965 until 2003, first as a player and then as a successful head coach. He spent 8 seasons as a versatile running back for the Dallas Cowboys, then embarked on a long coaching career … Read More
NFL – Throwback Thursday: Prelude To Deja Vu
This week the New York Giants face the San Francisco 49ers, so we’ll harken back to January 22, 2012 to an NFC Championship game played between these 2 clubs for our Throwback Thursday feature. Playing at home at Candlestick Park and sporting a 14-4 record, the Niners were favored over the 12-7 wild card Giants. … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Used for only a single season in 1975, this is a helmet logo of a National Football League team, the New York Giants, affectionately known as the “Disco Giants” logo. They were coached by Bill Arnsparger that year and finished in fourth place in the NFC East standings with a 5-9 record. Players who were … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
2007 Score football card of former pro tight end Vernon Davis, who played 14 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the San Francisco 49ers. He was a two-time Pro Bowler and an All Pro in 2013. After 9+ tears with the Niners he was traded to Denver and helped the Broncos win Super Bowl 50. … Read More