1982 Topps football card of former pro wide receiver Mike Renfro, who played 11 seasons in the NFL in the state of Texas, split between the Houston Oilers and Dallas Cowboys. He had a solid career as a go-to “possession” receiver, and was the MVP of a downtrodden Cowboy team in 1985. Renfro’s father Ray was a star receiver for the Cleveland Browns in the 1950s and ’60s. His dad was a coach for the Cowboys when they won the Super Bowl in 1971, and Mike was a team ball boy and earned a Super Bowl ring.
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Logo of a college football team, used from 1979 until 2002, that plays in the Pioneer League, the University of San Diego Toreros. The school began it’s football program in 1956 and has compiled 12 conference championships over the years. Notable USD alumni who have enjoyed pro football careers include Josh Johnson, Jamal Agnew, Ray Schmautz and Ross Dwelley.
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1979 Topps football card of former tight end Russ Francis, who played 13 seasons in the NFL for the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and twice a second team All Pro. Francis was a member of the 49ers’ Super Bowl XIX champion club. He was involved in pro wrestling and also was a pilot and was president of a charter flight airline. Unfortunately, Francis perished recently in a plane crash in Lake Placid, New York.
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Used from 1971 until 2002, this is a logo of a college football team that plays in the Ivy League, the Harvard University Crimson. One of the oldest programs in history, the school began play in 1873. They’re also one of the most successful teams in Ivy League history with a .677 winning percentage over the years to go with 12 national championships and 17 conference titles. Many Crimson alumni have enjoyed pro careers, and they include Matt Birk, John Dockery, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Pat McInally, Kyle Juszczyk, Tyler Ott, Dan Jiggets, Anthony Firkser and Cameron Brate.
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1955 Bowman football card of former pro fullback “Deacon” Dan Towler, who played 6 seasons in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams. In those 6 years he earned 4 All Pro and Pro Bowl honors, and helped the Rams win the NFL championship in 1951. He also was the league’s leading rusher in 1952 and had the most rushing touchdowns in ’52 and ’54. After his playing days ended Towler became a pastor in Pasadena, California, was chaplain of Cal State University and served as president of the Los Angeles Board of Education. He passed away in 2001.
Classic Team Logo of The Day
Used from 1945 until 2006, this is a logo of a college football team that plays in the Ivy League, the Dartmouth Big Green. Way back in 1881 was the first year the school fielded a team, and over the years they have accumulated 27 conference titles, a national championship and produced 15 consensus All Americans. Former Big Green players who have enjoyed careers in pro football include Nick Lowery, Jeff Kemp, Reggie Williams, Jay Fiedler, Casey Cramer, Dave Shula, Swede Youngstrom and one Pro Football Hall of Famer, Ed Healey.
Classic Sports Card of The Day
1968 Topps football card of former wide receiver Gary Garrison, who spent 12 years in the pro game in the AFL and NFL, all but 1 season with the San Diego Chargers. Nicknamed “The Ghost”, he was a four-time Pro Bowler and a member of the Chargers’ Hall of Fame, as well as being named to the franchise’s 50th Anniversary team. Garrison, along with teammate Dennis Partee, co-founded the coin-operated video game manufacturer Cinematronics in 1975.