1972 Topps football card of former pro linebacker Mike “Mad Dog” Curtis, who played 14 seasons in the NFL, mostly for the Baltimore Colts before finishing his career with stints in Seattle and Washington. Also known as “The Animal”, he was a four-time Pro Bowler and twice named an All Pro. Curtis was a key member of the defense for the Colts’ team that won Super Bowl V, and his late interception in the game set up the winning field goal . He gained notoriety when he absolutely crushed a fan who had run out on the field and tried to pick up the ball. Curtis died after suffering from CTE in 2020 at the age of 77.