1954 Bowman football card of former pro football back/end Kyle Rote, who played 11 seasons in the NFL, all with the New York Giants. With the pose on this card, he almost looks like he could’ve been the model for the Giants’ logo on the bottom right of the card. Rote was a four-time Pro Bowler in his career and helped the Giants win an NFL title in 1956. He was the Giants’ team captain for 8 years, and was instrumental in organizing the players into what would become their union, the NFLPA. He also fought for equal opportunities for players and that players of all races received equal treatment at games on the road. After retiring as a player, Rote enjoyed a successful career as a sportscaster and analyst for AFL telecasts in the 1960s. More than just your regular jock, he was an author, poet, songwriter, pianist and oil painter. Rote passed away in 2002.