1956 Topps football card of Hall of Fame quarterback Norm Van Brocklin, who played 12 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the high-octane Los Angeles Rams where he split QB duties with Bob Waterfield. With opening day 2011 for the NFL coming up this week, it’s notable that “The Dutchman”, in 1951, set an opening … Read More
NFL – 2011 AFC Predictions
The Pittsburgh Steelers represented the American Conference in last season’s Super Bowl, and will surely be contenders again this year, but the rest of the conference looks strong also. Here are my 2011 predictions for the division races in the AFC: AFC East This looks like a 2-team race between New England and the New … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of the Oakland Raiders football team, used in their first three seasons of existence in the old American Football League, from 1960 until 1963. The Raiders are a franchise that values continuity and tradition, and both their logo and uniforms have changed very little over the years. The team’s famous silver and black color … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1977 Topps football card of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ defensive lineman Lee Roy Selmon, who passed away at age 56 over the weekend of complications from a stroke. Selmon was the first player drafted by the Bucs’ organization in their inaugural season, and is arguably still the greatest player to ever don a Tampa Bay … Read More
NFL – 2011 NFC Predictions
The 2011 NFL season, which was threatened by the offseason lockout, will get underway next Thursday evening with the Saints vs. Packers matchup, and it can’t get here soon enough for rabid pro football fans. Here is my take on how the division races in the NFC will shape up this year. NFC East The … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a minor league baseball team, the Iowa Oaks, who existed from 1969 until 1981, when they became affiliated with the Chicago Cubs and were renamed the Iowa Cubs. The Oaks were affiliated with the Chicago White Sox at the time this logo was used, and were a AAA club who played in the defunct … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1963 Topps baseball card of Los Angeles Angels pitcher Eli Grba, which is another of the classic “error” cards, since the player pictured is actually Grba’s Angel teammate, pitcher Ryne Duren. Grba was an important part of Angels’ history, as he was the first player the Angels picked in the 1960 expansion draft, and in … Read More
NFL – First Impressions of The 2011 Buffalo Bills
After the first two preseason games this year, the Buffalo Bills have given their fans mixed messages as to whether they will improve on the 4-12 record of 2010. In the opener against the Chicago Bears, the first team offense moved the ball well and looked sharp even though they only managed a field goal, … Read More
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of the Houston Texans football team, but not the current NFL franchise. These Texans played almost a single season in the old World Football League, in 1974. “Almost” because after going 3-7-1 in their first 11 games of existence in ’74, they were relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana to finish the season. The Texans raided the … Read More
Classic Sports Card of The Day
In 1950, the Topps card company printed a series of football cards, known as the 1950 Topps Felt Back Series, featuring college players. This card features University of Indiana quarterback and future NFL player Nick Sebek, who also was my high school gymn teacher. After finishing his college career, Sebek was drafted by the Washington Redskins, … Read More