Football Daily Card Gazette
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Terry led Steelers to 1975 Super Bowl victory over Vikings with 9 completions for 96 yards & touchdown. His best game of career was 25 completions for 253 yards & 3 TD's vs. Dolphins in 1971.
1935 National Chicle Set (Football)
Ernie Caddel, Jr., former Stanford University halfback now with the Detroit Lions, was known as the "blond Antelope," because of his speed and peculiar loping gait. In 1931 he came East with Stanford to play against Dartmouth in the Harvard stadium, and on second play of the game, swung wide around right end for an 80 yard touchdown, in which no Dartmouth man laid a hand on him. He scored three touchdowns, all on long runs, that day and Eastern college coaches, who were in attendance, voted his the best individual performance of the year.
Has played halfback defensively for 2 years in pro football. With the Washington Redskins in rookie year, 1948. Came to Steelers in 1949. Led team in pass interceptions with 6 for 63 yards. Played both defensively and offensively for Duke U. Intercepted 6 passes against North Carolina. Returned 1 for winning TD. Navy ensign 3 years.
Bowers presents a matchup nightmare for defensive coordinators everywhere due to his blend of size and speed. Striding over the middle, the tight end proves to be too quick for most linebackers to cover. Defensive backs aren't any better off, as he casually plows through their tackle attempts.
1967 Philadelphia Set (Football)
The Steelers were in sixth place with 5 wins, 8 losses and 1 tie at the end of the '66 season. They scored 316 points to their opponents 347. They were tied for NFL leadership in the Safety Department with one. They hope to improve in '67.
DELAY OF GAME or EXCESS TIME-OUT. Folded arms. ILLEGAL FORMATION - Same Signal followed by over and over rotation of forearms in front of body.
Craig developed into the Cowboy's #2 rusher last season. The speedster is used on kickoff returns, too. In 1967 in the Eastern Conference title-game, Craig scored three touchdowns. He's got the size and hands to be a top star.
Craig caught 30 passes as a junior at Georgia Tech.
With a career year, Njoku helped make the Browns a top-10 scoring offense in 2023 and boosted himself. to his first Pro Bowl. The seventh-year veteran gave Cleveland its most touchdowns from the tight end position (six) in eight years, and his 81 catches were the fifth most ever by a Browns tight end.
1964 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Hank's wrestling experience helped make him one of the NFL's deadliest tacklers. The Browns' 5th pick in '57, he cost the Packers only a 4th choice in '59.
Randall missed the last 12 games of '93 with a broken leg, the second time in three years he was sidelined with a serious injury.
Often playing at less than 100 percent health-wise (or not playing at all), Joseph's numbers took a hit in 2008. He is, however, only one year removed from a season in which he made the Pro Bowl and became the first player in Colts annals to amass 100 yards apiece rushing and receiving in the same game (Nov. 4, 2007, versus New England).
Asked what's more pressure-filled - Pro Day workouts or playing ACC rivals- Perry didn't have to think long. "Probably in front the scouts," the Wake Forest pass- catcher said. "Honestly, being in those games like that, I would love to be in them again." Acing his workouts, the wideout was sure to get a chance at more games.
1964 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Frank Leahy called Jim "greatest Notre Dame center in my 11 years as coach." He joined the Eagles in an off-season '62 deal after 6 years with the Redskins.
Asked why he said the Jets got the best running class at the 2022 draft, Hall came up with the best answer. "Because I am the best running back in this class," he said. Enough said. An exciting three-down player, he made multiple catches five times in seven games and looked top-class averaging 5.8 yards per carry.
The first receiver chosen in the 2002 draft, Donte' impressed the Saints with his mixture of college production and pro potential. Stallworth is not only a fine receiver, but he has shown the ability to be a dangerous runner after the catch. Scouts confirm he is unafraid to venture over the middle, and he clearly has the speed to go deep. Against Memphis and Kentucky in '01, Stallworth became the U. of Tennessee's first receiver to post back-to-back 3-TD games.
Eli joined his brother Peyton, Tom Brady, Rex Grossman and Matt Hasselbeck as the only quarterbacks to start playoff games following both the 2005 and 2006 seasons. He also ranks as one of only five QBs in that span to pass for both 7,000 yards and 40 regular-season touchdowns - impressive numbers for a 26-year-old who has started only 39 NFL games.
1965 Philadelphia Set (Football)
San Francisco's sights are set for the future. They improved their percentage in '64 by doubling '63's figure. They scored 38 more points and gave away 61 less to their opposition in '64, as compared with '63 scores.
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1965 Philadelphia Set (Football)
In NFL history, Rosie ranks as top offensive tackle. He's a fine downfield blocker. A valued member of the kickoff team, he usually makes the tackle.
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Nelson became the first Packer since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970 to post a reception of 50-plus yards and a 50-plus kickoff return in the same game in last year's Week 17 victory at Arizona. He had a 51-yard catch and a 54-yard return, both career longs.
Was sidelined by injuries most of last year...but limited performances showed he would be one of best two-way ends in football this fall. Starred at Clemson before the war-served in Navy...entered Washington & Lee after hostilities. Caught five passes for 105 yards and one touchdown last fall.
Talented Tom was obtained by the Colts in a trade with the Detroit Lions at the draft meeting in January. Fullback Dick Hoerner went to the Lions in the swap. An All-Skyline performer for the University of Utah in 1951, Dublinski didn't get much of a chance to show his wares at Detroit because of the great season enjoyed by Bobby Layne.
1955 Topps All American Set (Football)
Inspired by Bob's clever quarterbacking, Stanford went to 2 straight Rose Bowls! Fast as he was smart, Bob would bull through the line and outrun the secondary. In his senior year he set the record for yards gained in a Rose Bowl game and was voted unanimous All American twice.
Steve's 68 Catches in 1985 ranked first among NFC O tight ends. His initial NFL Touchdown resulted from 23-yard Reception vs. Oilers, 10-16-83.
1964 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Rated the nation's top line prospect for the '61 pro season, Merlin was named "NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year" by Pro Football Illustrated.
What class office did Merlin hold in college? He was president of his sophomore and junior class.
Coming back at full strength, Don shook-off injuries and returned to top form last season. He is a hard-charging pass rusher and was largely responsible for the Cardinals league leading pass defense in 1966. A highlight of Don's career came in '63 when he scooped up a fumble and scored his only pro TD.
Don won the Cardinal's Rookie of the Year in 1963,
Acquired before the season began from the '49ers, Y.A. was 6th in passing in '61.
Who kicked the most extra points in one game? ANS: Pat Harder, Cards; Bob Waterfield, Rams; 9.
1996 Classic NFL Experience Set (Football)
Marino's fourth completed pass of Miami's Week 6 game against Indianapolis was the 3,687th completion of his career, breaking Fran Tarkenton's record and making Dan the league's all-time completion king. 33 of those completions came in Week 5, when Marino threw for 450 yards in the Dolphins' 26-23 win over Cincinnati, The 450 passing yards represented the fourth-best effort of Marino's career.
2021 Panini Prestige Set (Football)
When the ESPN graphic showed that Davis grew up wanting to race in NASCAR and meet Jimmie Johnson, he quickly made a new fan. "Let's get you to a race ASAP." tweeted the seven-time racing champ. Dale Earnhardt Jr, whose favorite team is Washington, replied with a GIF of Santana Moss, Sean Taylor and Clinton Portis.
Rosie stars on the Giants offensive team, hurling some of the most thunderous blocks in the N.F.L. When the Giants have their backs against the wall, he comes in for goal line stands.
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1935 National Chicle Set (Football)
One of Northwestern University's athletic immortals is Luke Johnsos, who won nine varsity letters during his college career, including awards in football, basketball, baseball and track. As an end of the Chicago Bears since 1930, he is a splendid pass catcher, scoring two touchdowns against the Green Bay Packers in a championship game in his first professional year. Now, reaching the end of his career as a player he is following the footsteps of Red Grange in becoming an assistant coach to the Bears.
1966 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Gary is developing into a flanker. He was the second pick of the Brown's two first round choices in '62. He grabbed 50 passes in '65, gaining 884 yards, making 10 TDs and averaging 17.7 yards per gain. His longest gain last year was 67 yards.
Who is this player? He is a Cowboys halfback.
1965 Philadelphia Set (Football)
Bob switched from end to tackle halfway through the '63 season. This move started him on his way to greatness. He was consensus All-American at TCU in '60.
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Starting the 2023 season off strong, McMillan thrived during Washington's non-conference slate. Running untouched through the secondary, the playmaker wowed fans. Hauling in 20 receptions for 311 yards and three TDs, he helped the Huskies begin 3-0 with wins over Boise State, Tulsa and Michigan State.
Smith's heroic return to the football field wasn't just for show. He wanted to win games and win games he did. The veteran signal-caller led Washington to five victories in the six games he started in 2020 and guided the club to its first division championship since 2015.
In the 1950 season, Otto took second place among the National Football League's leading passers. He chalked up an average gain of 7.68 yards per pass attempted. He threw 253, and completed 137 for 1,943 yards. He tossed 14 TD passes. An All-American performer in football and basketball at Northwestern. With the Browns since 1946. Served as a flyer in Navy. Plays piano, violin, cornet.
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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