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Named to the Pro Bowl for the fifth time in the past six seasons, Campbell remained one of the top pass-rushers in the game in 2019. His 6.5 sacks during the year brought his career tally to 88.0, which ranked ninth among active players. He also legged his 11th career fumble recovery, which ranks eighth. FUN FACT: Calais has appeared in TV shows The League and Ballers.
The Packers started in 1919 as a team of former Green Bay High School players. In the 1920's a group of businessmen supported the team and were rewarded with 3 straight Championships. The greatest glory for the Packers began when Don Hutson joined the team in 1935.
Jim is the deep man on kickoff receptions for the Cards. His ability to pour on the speed and shake loose of tacklers makes him a valuable operator. Jim can also 'use his head' to bowl over enemies in his path.
What is the nickname of Purdue University? The "Boilermakers"
Take a look at Jess' weight and then add speed and you have one of the most fearsome operators in the N.F.L. He gets downfield to carry out his blocking assignments like a flash of lightning.
Was there ever an indoor Pro Football game?
1955 Topps All American Set (Football)
If Tom couldn't dent the goal line with his great running or passing, he'd boot the ball over the uprights for field goals. His greatest day was against the highly favored Michigan team. Tom's field goal put Navy ahead and a long pass set up the final T.D. for a startling 10-0 Middie win.
1965 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Floyd joined the Eagles in a '64 off-season trade with the Lions. Cleveland signed him as a free agent in '59 after being cut by Baltimore in '58.
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Won the scoring championship of the League in 1950. Registered a total of 128 points for the season. Scored 5 touchdowns running, 6 passing. Kicked 38 extra points out of 41 attempts. Kicked 8 field goals out of 18 attempts. Played halfback for Southern Methodist. All-American, 1947, 1948, 1949. Earned a total of 24 letters in high school and college athletics. Served in Merchant Marine and Army.
Thurman's 1297 Rushing Yards led AFC in 1990. He had NFL's top game of season with 214 Rushing Yards on 18 Attempts in Bills' 30-7 win at New York (Jets), September 24. Thurman played in 1991 Pro Bowl Game.
1965 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Bob won his left tackle spot before the start of the '63 season and has improved with every game since. He was the Colts' number 1 draft choice.
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Lewis didn't hesitate to intimidate opposing quarterbacks once he made his way into the backfield. "Every time Ray Lewis hit me, he'd drive me into the ground and then he'd use me to help himself get up," Peyton Manning said on ESPN. "And he'd whisper in my ear, 'I'll be back in a couple minutes, you punk.""
Michael continued his dominating ways with a great '94 campaign. He showed big-play ability with 12 catches, 192 yards and 2 TDs vs. 49ers in playoffs (Jan. 15). He also caught 2 TDs vs. Arizona (Oct. 23).
1964 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Mike is a rarity in the NFL. One of the few "Ivy Leaguers" to play pro ball, Mike captained Yale's first untied and undefeated team in 37 years in 1960.
A consistent All Pro selection. At the end of his freshman season he weighed 193 lbs. - a bit on the light side. He took a weight lifting course and added 40 lbs. of muscle!
Finished sixth among N.F.L.'s top passers in 1954... against Washington last year at Griffith Stadium (10/17) tied league record with seven touchdown passes... led league in total TD flings with 23... also had year's longest completed pass, 84-yarder to Jerry Williams... in five seasons in N. F. L. Burk has thrown 769 passes, completed 351 for 5216 yards and 51 touchdowns... has done all punting for Eagles in last three years... punted more than any other player in League last year - 73.
J. C. is a popular fellow with his teammates, but the rest of the N.F.L. does not look at him too kindly. He has ruined the day for many a runner.
Picked off a Ram pass last year and returned it 37 yards. Won All-America Conference all-league honors as guard in 1949. Named to National Conference team for NFL All-Star game, Jan. 1951. All-Service mention for 2nd Air Force, 1943, and 4th Air Force, 1944-45. Played tackle on Santa Clara freshman team in 1942. Studying for master's degree at the University of Washington.
Bears' most explosive receiver, with 18.3-yard career average per catch. Had four touchdown catches in 1988, including scoring plays of 63 yards (Buffalo), 39 (Dallas), and 31 (Detroit). Only Bears rookie to earn starting job in 1987, starting all 12 non-strike games and catching 42-yard touchdown pass against defending Super Bowl-champion Giants. Led team in receiving all four years at SMU and finished career as third-leading receiver in school's history with 147 catches and 14 touchdowns. First-team All-Southwest Conference as senior. Won Texas 100- and 200-meter championships in high school.
Gene got a chance last season to do more than run back punts and kickoffs - a job he did very well in '57 - but he also proved to be a potent offensive threat. Gene piled up good yardage in his sorties into the line.
Slater is considered one of the finest to ever don the Los Angeles Rams' uniform. He's a consistent performer who seemingly always clears the way when the Rams are in need of vital yards. He's a seven-time Pro Bowl player who can dominate the line of scrimmage and seems to play his best against the best. He has played 16 seasons and 222 games, both of which are team high marks. He's the lone remaining member, of current Rams', that played in Super Bowl XIV against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Many experts believe he's likely to receive strong consideration for the Hall of Fame after he hangs up the cleats.
Art was picked for the Pro Bowl Game last season for the 3rd straight year. The popular, powerful Colt lineman is one of the smartest competitors in the League. Art spends most of the game in the enemy's backfield scattering ball carriers and dumping passers for big losses. He comes from an athletic family - Art's grandfather was World's Middleweight Champ and his dad was a famous boxing referee. In '54 and '55 he was All-League Tackle.
1966 Philadelphia Set (Football)
The Cowboys clinched second place in the Eastern Conference by beating the Giants twice in '65. This gave them the chance to perform in the Playoff Bowl, in Miami, against the Colts. Dallas went down to a 35 to 3 defeat in the game.
Who is this player? He is a Falcons linebacker.
Georgia boasted the unquestioned best defense in the nation in 2021. Naturally, it was made up of the best players, like Walker, the first overall pick of the NFL draft the next spring. His destructiveness along the defensive line powered the Bulldogs' national championship squad that tamed even SEC offensive athletes.
2001 Topps Gallery Set (Football)
Grew up around celebrities; father, James, runs personal security service... Well-wishers attending his birth included boxing great Muhammad Ali... Picked as NFL's representative on ESPN The Magazine's 2000 All-Style Team.
1965 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Mick improves each year. His coaches consider him the top NFL center. Coach Van Brocklin believes Mick has what it takes to be a star for 10 more years.
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Chris's career year in 1997 was topped off in the Pro Bowl. He owns a ratio of 60 TDs to 30 INTs since '94.
A 3-year All-American halfback at Southern Methodist, playing in 35 college games. Scored 303 points in 4 years. Went pro in 1950. In 1951, in addition to record below, stood fifth in the NFL in kickoff returns.
For consistently fine performances, the Steelers rely on Ed. He's the center of the Pittsburgh offensive operation and has to be a rock of Gibraltar. Ed more than fills the bill.
The English call their game "football" but we know it as??
1965 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Cleveland clinched the Eastern Conference Crown by crushing the Giants 52 to 20 in Yankee Stadium, December 12, 1964. The Browns then blanked out the Western Conference winners, the Colts, 27 to 0 to win the NFL Championship.
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2022 Panini Legacy Set (Football)
Colts running back Jonathan Taylor gave his scouting report on Pittman in 2021, saying, "It seems like Pitt, he just goes into kind of a beast mode kind of deal. When the ball's in his hands, he's like, 'No one is stopping me' and if the ball's in the air, he's like, 'This ball is mine,' or it's a Pl."
Jerry came to the Falcons on waivers in 1967 and has blossomed into a fine prospect. Last season, he led the Atlanta club with 28 pass receptions. The elusive end has good moves, fine hands and better than average speed.
Jerry averaged 17.1 yards per catch in 1968.
Daryl recorded the Seahawks' longest pass reception of the 1984 season, an 80-yard catch from Dave Krieg. Equipped with big-play capabilities, his 10 touchdown receptions ranked among AFC's leaders last year. Daryl was an Honorable Mention All-Big 10 selection by AP as a junior and senior at Michigan State. He caught 78 passes for 1577 yards and a 20.2 average in career. Was 4-year letterman as collegian.
2017 Panini Prestige Set (Football)
Among rookies in Bengals history. Boyd ranks fourth with 54 catches in 2016, falling behind Cris Collinsworth (67 in 1981). AJ. Green (65 in 2011) and Giovani Bernard (56 in 2013). He also ranked fourth among rookies in 2016, after Michael Thomas (92), Sterling Shepard (65) and Tyreek Hill (61).
1966 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Bill was 6th in the Rushing Department in '65. He gained 699 yards on 160 attempts, averaging 4.4 yards per try. He scored 6 TDs. Bill's longest gain was 40 yards. He has a total of 2194 yards on 570 tries and 18 TDs.
Who is this player? He is a Eagles end.
One of the game's best passers. Stood third in 1951. An All-American performer at Northwestern in both football and basketball. Went pro with the Browns in 1946. Has had great success in directing the snappy Cleveland offensive. Likes music. Says the rhythm helps him in football timing.
The second-leading vote-getter in the balloting for Most Valuable Player honors in the 1973 Super Bowl, Manny completely dominated his opponents throughout game holding Redskin offensive attack to a minimum. Signed as free agent by Dolphins, Manny possesses quickness, mobility and strength at defensive tackle.
Who was the leading rusher in the AFC last year? O.J. Simpson, Buffalo.
2017 Panini Classics Set (Football)
Few players have produced a better five-year stretch than what Dickerson accomplished during his run with the Rams from 1983-87. The goggle-wearing running back galloped to three rushing titles and four First Team All-Pro selections, averaging 111.5 yards in his 65 games with Los Angeles.
What year did Dickerson set the record for most rushing yards (2,105) in a season?