tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13929851312710328422024-03-18T21:04:18.161-04:001972 Football CardsTopps expands to 3 series for 1972, and adds League Leaders, Post-season Highlights, and "In Action" cards.
<br>This was the season leading up to Super Bowl VII (Dolphins vs. Redskins).
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(Some 3rd series images courtesy of <a href="http://www.nearmintcards.com/blog/"><b><u>NearMintCards.com</u></b></a> )Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-57682235945810712522021-10-28T15:34:00.002-04:002021-10-30T01:09:57.563-04:00Denver Broncos<div style="text-align: left;">After 9 straight 4th-place finishes (always in a 4 or 5 team division) the Broncos fired their head coach and hired John Ralston for the 1972 season. They also acquired their first legitimate quarterback (Charley Johnson) in their 13-year history. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The result? They moved all the way up to 3rd place!
Denver finished in 3rd or 2nd place in each of Ralston's 5 seasons at the helm, using either Johnson or Steve Ramsey at QB. Not until 1977 would they see 1st place. By then, Red Miller was the coach and Craig Morton was the quarterback. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">But back to 1972:
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<b>Steve Ramsey</b> rode the Saints’ bench as a rookie in 1970, then started 5 games for the Broncos in each of ’71 and ’72. He played for Denver from 1971-76, but was the primary starting QB only in ’75 and ’76. </p><p><b>Don Horn</b> was the Packers’ #1 pick in the 1967 draft. After 4 seasons backing up Bart Starr, he played 9 games for the Broncos in 1971 (all starts). With the 1972 acquisition of Charley Johnson, and with Ramsey already on the roster, Horn was pushed to #3 on the depth chart. The record shows he played 2 games for them that season, but he had no stats. Maybe he was a holder for some field goals? </p><p>Possibly the only bright spot for the Broncos was halfback <b>Floyd Little</b>. He was Denver’s #1 pick in the 1967 draft, and played 9 seasons (1967-75), all for the Broncos. A 5-time Pro Bowler, he led the NFL in rushing in 1971 with 1133 yards. He also returned kicks and punts every season. Little was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010. </p><p><b>Bob Anderson</b> was the Broncos’ #1 pick in the 1970 draft. He was the starting fullback in 1971 and for most of 1972. After backing up in ’73 and playing in the WFL in ’74, he finished his career in 1975 with the Patriots and Redskins. His brother Dick was a safety for the Dolphins. </p><p><b>Sam Brunelli</b> played for the Broncos from 1966-71, and was their starting left tackle from 1967-70. </p><p><b>Jim Turner</b> played 7 seasons for the Jets (1964-70) and 9 for the Broncos (1971-79). He made the Pro Bowl in ’68 and ’69, and led the AFL in field goals both seasons. </p><p><b>Lyle Alzado</b> was the Broncos’ 4th-round pick in 1971 and played his first 8 seasons with Denver. He followed that with 3 seasons for the Browns and his final 4 seasons with the Raiders. He was a starting defensive end in all but 2 seasons: missing all but one game in 1976, and was a starting D-tackle in 1975. </p><p><b>Bill Thompson</b> was the Broncos’ 3rd-round pick in 1969, and played 13 seasons (1969-81), all for Denver. He started every game during that time, except for missing 5 games in ’70 and 6 games in ’72 due to injuries. He played right cornerback for his first 4 seasons before moving to strong safety for the remainder of his career. He was a 3-time Pro Bowler, including in his final season.
</p>Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-48206449026223349322020-11-22T00:17:00.004-05:002020-11-22T00:17:52.779-05:00RIP - Jake ScottJake Scott, the free safety for the early-1970s Miami Dolphins teams, passed away on November 19, 2020 at age 75.
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Scott played in the CFL in 1969, then spent the next 6 seasons as the Dolphins' free safety, starting every game. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 5 of those 6 seasons, and was First Team All-Pro twice. He was also the MVP of Super Bowl VII (vs. the Redskins). </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">He also played for the Redskins from 1976-78, starting all but 2 games at free safety.
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In 1970 Johnny Unitas started 13 games, the Colts finished 11-2-1 and won the Super Bowl.<br />
In 1971 Unitas and Earl Morrall split the starts, the Colts finished 10-4 and lost the AFC Conference Championship.<br />
In 1972 Unitas and Marty Domres split the starts, and the Colts finished 5-9. They would drop even further in '73 and '74.<br />
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<b>Johnny Unitas</b> played 17 seasons for the Colts (1956-72), and was the #1 QB every season except ’68, ’71, and ’72. He led the NFL in passing yards 4 times and TDs 4 times. For 11 consecutive seasons (1957-67) he was a Pro Bowl selection, First-Team All-Pro, or both. He finished his career with the Chargers in 1973, making only 4 starts.<br />
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<b>Tom Matte</b> was the Colts’ 1st-round pick in 1961. He played 12 seasons (1961-72), all with the Colts, and was the starting halfback in ’63, ’67, ’68, ’69, and ’71. He was a 2-time Pro Bowl selection, and was First-Team All-Pro in 1969, leading the NFL with 11 rushing TDs.<br />
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<b>Norm Bulaich</b> was the Colts’ #1 pick in the 1970 draft. He was the starting fullback in his first 2 seasons, then missed 8 games in 1972. He played the next 2 seasons as the Eagles’ starting fullback, then finished his career with 5 seasons in Miami (1975-79).<br />
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<b>Jim O’Brien</b> was the Colts’ 3rd-round pick in 1970, and kicked for 3 seasons in Baltimore, including his last-second field goal that won Super Bowl V in his rookie season. He also started 8 games at wide receiver in 1972. He finished his career with the Lions in 1973.<br />
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<b>Bubba Smith </b>was the first-overall pick in the 1967 draft. After riding the bench in his rookie season, he was the Colts’ starting left end from 1968-71, making the Pro Bowl in the last 2 seasons. After missing 1972 with a knee injury, he started 25 games for the Raiders from 1973-74, then finished up as a backup with the Oilers in ’75 and ’76. I’m surprised to see he’s not in the Hall of Fame.<br />
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<b>Ted Hendricks</b> was selected by the Colts in the 2nd round of the 1969 draft. He started at outside linebacker from 1969-73, and was named to 3 Pro Bowls. After a season in Green Bay (1975 – Making First-Team All-Pro for the 2nd time), he played outside linebacker for the Raiders in his last 9 seasons, making the Pro Bowl again in his final 4 seasons. He was added to the Hall of Fame in 1990.<br />
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<b>Jerry Logan</b> was a 4th-round pick in 1963, and played strong safety for the Colts for his entire 10-year career (1963-72). He was a starter every season but his first, and made 3 Pro Bowls.<br />
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<b>Rick Volk</b> was the Colts’ 2nd-round pick in 1967, and was their starting free safety for his first 8 seasons. After playing part-time for the Colts in 1975, he finished up with the Giants and Dolphins from 1976-78.
Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-17045362872760381892020-05-05T00:39:00.003-04:002020-05-05T00:48:43.131-04:00RIP - Don ShulaDon Shula, who coached the Miami Dolphins to their undefeated 1972 season, passed away on May 4, 2020 at age 90.<br />
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The Dolphins appeared in three straight Super Bowls (VI, VII, VIII), winning the last two. They returned to the Super Bowl twice in the early 1980s.<br />
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He also coached the Colts to Super Bowl III, only to lose to Joe Namath and the Jets.<br />
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In 33 years as a head coach, his teams had a winning record 30 times!<br />
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In any "Mount Rushmore" scenario, there's only room for four choices. When it comes to NFL coaches, the seven that stand out are Don Shula, Vince Lombardi, Tom Landry, Chuck Noll, Paul Brown, Bill Walsh, and Bill Belichick. Three have to be put on the second team, but Shula can't be one of them.<br />
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<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/04/us/don-shula-miami-dolphins-coach-obit-spt/index.html">CNN obituary</a>
Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-79084050236379334292020-04-18T18:35:00.000-04:002020-04-18T18:38:14.865-04:00Hall of FamersI just posted the Hall of Famers in the <a href="https://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2020/04/hall-of-famers.html">1971</a> and <a href="https://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2020/04/hall-of-famers.html">1968</a> Topps sets and <a href="https://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2020/04/hall-of-famers.html">1967</a> Philly Gum set. Here is the last in my 4-part series: 1972.<br />
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There are 53 Hall of Famers in the 1972 set. I have 47 of them, all shown below. There are six in the high-numbered 3rd series that I don't have.<br />
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I really don't like Topps' decision to print horizontal cards for all the teams whose name was less than 6 letters.
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Not shown are Rayfield Wright (Dal), Alan Page (Minn), Dick LeBeau (Det), Tom Mack (LA), Jimmy Johnson (SF), and Winston Hill (NYJ).<br />
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6 - Chiefs, Cowboys<br />
5 - Raiders<br />
4 - Dolphins, Vikings<br />
3 - Cardinals, Jets, Lions<br />
2 - Bears, Colts, 49ers, Oilers, Rams, Steelers<br />
1 - Bills, Broncos, Browns, Chargers, Falcons, Packers, Redskins<br />
0 - Bengals, Eagles, Giants, Patriots, Saints<br />
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This is the 2nd time the Chiefs have led the way. It's also the 2nd time the Eagles, Giants, Patriots, and Saints were shutout. (And the 3rd time for the Bengals!)Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-6508135622771593452016-07-24T01:01:00.002-04:002018-01-20T21:01:24.840-05:00Miami DolphinsHere are the 1972 Miami Dolphins, about to embark on their magical 17-0 season, culminating with a win in Super Bowl VII.<br />
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The previous season, they made their first Supe appearance, but lost to the Cowboys.
The Dolphins starting lineup in '72 was the same as in '71, except for the following positions:<br />
HB - Mercury Morris replaced Jim Kiick<br />
C - Jim Langer replaced Bob DeMarco<br />
LDE - Vern Den Herder replaced Jim Riley<br />
QB - Earl Morrall started 9 of 14 games for the injured Bob Griese. <b>The starting QB missed 9 games, and they STILL went undefeated!</b><br />
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<b>Bob Griese</b> was injured in game #5, and didn't return until late in game #14. He missed the first playoff game, played part of the AFC championship game, and all of the Super Bowl. Bob was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990.<br />
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<b>Earl Morrall</b> was drafted by the 49ers in 1956, and played for the Lions, Giants, Colts, and Dolphins from 1959-1976, mostly as a backup. Topps didn't usually print cards for more than one QB per team back then, but it's good they did in 1972, as Morrall started more games than Griese. (Morrall had also played most of the 1968 season as the Colts' starting QB, including Super Bowl III.)<br />
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<b>Mercury Morris</b> was drafted by Miami in 1969 and spent his first 3 seasons primarily as a kick returner. Taking over the running back chores in 1972, he collected 1000 yards rushing and led the NFL with 12 TDs.<br />
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The Dolphins drafted <b>Jim Kiick</b> in 1968 and was the starting halfback for his first 4 seasons. He was relegated to backup status for 2 seasons (in favor of Morris) but started the majority of games at halfback in 1974. After a season in the WFL, Jim played for the Broncos in '76 and '77.<br />
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<b>Larry Csonka</b> was the Dolphins' #1 pick in the 1968 draft, and was their starting fullback for seven seasons. In 1975 he jumped to the WFL (with teammates Jim Kiick and Paul Warfield), then returned to the NFL with the Giants from 1976-78. He finished up his career in 1979 as the Dolphins' fullback. A 5-time Pro-Bowler, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987.<br />
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<b>Paul Warfield</b> began his career with the Cleveland Browns in 1964. He played 6 seasons with the Browns and made the Pro Bowl in his rookie season, as well as his last 2 in Cleveland. Moving to Miami in 1970, he made the Pro Bowl in all 5 seasons with the Fish. After a year in the WFL, he returned to Cleveland for '76 and '77, then again to Miami for 1978. Warfield was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1983.<br />
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<b>Larry Little</b> began his career with the Chargers in 1967 and 1968, then played 11 seasons (1969-79) as the Dolphins' starting right guard, making the Pro Bowl 5 times. He finished his career in 1980 playing 5 games for the Dolphins, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1993.<br />
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Here's <b>Garo Yepremian</b>, not wearing his traditional #1 jersey (must have been a 1st-year training camp photo). Garo kicked 2 years for the Lions ('67, '68) then played for the Dolphins from 1969 to 1978, including 2 Pro Bowls. He later kicked for the Saints and Buccaneers, retiring after the 1981 season.<br />
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<b>Manny Fernandez</b> was the Dolphins' starting right defensive end as a rookie in 1968, then held down the left DT spot from 1969 to 1974. He finished up with the Dolphins in 1975 as a part-time player.<br />
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<b>Nick Buoniconti</b> was drafted by the Boston Patriots in 1962 and was their starting MLB for his 7 seasons there, while making 5 Pro Bowls. He was acquired by the Dolphins prior to the 1969 season, and spent the next 6 seasons captaining their defense, with 3 more Pro Bowl appearances. After missing the 1975 season, he returned in '76 as a backup. Buoniconti was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001.<br />
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<b>Dick Anderson</b> was drafted by Miami in 1968, and played 9 seasons (1968-74, 76-77) with the Dolphins, starting at safety in all but his last 2 seasons. He returned punts every season, and did some punting in '69 and '72.<br />
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<b>Jake Scott</b> was drafted by the Dolphins in 1970, and was a starting safety for 6 seasons, making the Pro Bowl every year but his rookie season. He was also the Redskins' free safety from 1977-79.<br />
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12 cards, 5 Hall of Famers!<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/02/miami-dolphins.html">1968</a> and <a href="http://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2009/12/miami-dolphins.html">1971</a> Dolphins.
Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-34864927564069464532014-08-11T23:02:00.001-04:002014-10-11T02:53:11.038-04:00New York JetsHere are the 1972 Jets, four years removed from their guaranteed victory in Super Bowl III.<br />
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A lot had changed since then: The Jets returned to the playoffs in 1969, but lost in the first round to the Chiefs. That was followed by a 4-10 record in 1970 and 6-8 in 1971.<br />
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Only 6 of these players (Joe Namath, Emerson Boozer, Winston Hill, Dave Herman, Gerry Philbin, and Al Atkinson) remained from the Super Bowl team.<br />
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After leading the Jets to victory in Super Bowl III and returning to the playoffs in 1969, <b>Joe Namath</b> missed 9 games in 1970 and 11 games in 1971. He bounced back in 1972, starting 13 of the 14 games, and led the NFL in passing yardage (2816) and TDs (19), but the Jets finished at 7-7.<br />
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Namath was the Jets' #1 QB from 1965 to 1976 (except for missed time in '70, '71, and '73), and finished his career with the Rams in 1977. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.<br />
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<b>Emerson Boozer</b> was drafted by the Jets in 1966, and had a 10-year career (1966-75) all with the Jets. He was a starting back in all but his final season. Normally the halfback, he played fullback in 1970, between the Matt Snell and John Riggins eras. Boozer led the AFL with 10 rushing TDs in 1967.<br />
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<b>John Riggins</b> was the Jets' 1st-round pick (#6 overall) in 1971. He was their starting fullback for his 5 seasons in New York, and rushed for over 1000 yards (and made his only Pro Bowl) in 1975, his final season with the Jets. He was also the Redskins' fullback for 8 seasons from 1976 to 1985.<br />
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John missed the 1977 season with a knee injury, and sat out the 1980 season over a contract dispute. Riggins was named the MVP of Super Bowl XVII, and also played in the Supe the next year. He was the 2nd player (after Jim Brown) to rush for 100 career touchdowns. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1992.<br />
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<b>George Nock</b> was a 16th-round pick for the Jets in 1969. After rarely playing that season, Nock was the starting halfback in 1970, replacing Matt Shell in the lineup (with Emerson Boozer moving to fullback). In 1971 the Jets drafted John Riggins, so Nock found a spot on the bench, playing sparingly behind Riggins and Boozer. The back of this card says George joined the Redskins on 6-18-72. It was his final season.<br />
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<b>Richard Caster </b>was drafted by the Jets in 1970, and was a starting receiver from 1970 to 1977, including playing tight end from 1972-76. He later played for the Oilers (1978-80), Saints (1981), and Redskins (1981-82).<br />
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<b>Winston Hill</b> was drafted by the Colts in 1963, but began his career with the Jets that same year. He was a starting offensive tackle for the Jets for 13 seasons (1963-75), 8 seasons on the left side before moving over to the right side. Hill made the Pro Bowl 8 times during that 13-year span. After riding the Jets' bench in 1976, he finished his career with the Rams in 1977.<br />
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<b>Dave Herman</b> joined the Jets in 1964, and was their starting right guard every season from 1965 to 1973, leading the protection for Namath. Dave made the Pro Bowl in '68 and '69.<br />
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<b>Gerry Philbin</b> was drafted by the Jets in 1964, and was their starting left defensive end every season from 1965 to 1972, making the Pro Bowl in 1968 and 1969. He finished his career with the Eagles in 1973.<br />
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<b>Al Atkinson</b> was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 1965, but played for the Jets that season. He was the Jets' starting middle linebacker every season from 1966 to 1972, and also played parts of '73 and '74 with the Jets before retiring.<br />
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<b>W.K. Hicks</b> was a starting cornerback and safety for the Houston Oilers from 1964 to 1969. He was the Jets' starting free safety for 2 seasons (1970-71), then a backup in his final season of 1972.<br />
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<b>Chris Farasopoulos</b> was the Jets' 3rd-round pick in 1971, and returned kicks and punts as a rookie. He replaced Hicks as the starting free safety in 1972 (and '73), and continued to return punts and kicks. He played his final season (1974) with the Saints.<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/01/new-york-jets.html">1968</a> Jets.<br />
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Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-11696015703484528362014-04-06T13:55:00.000-04:002015-09-03T21:59:13.201-04:00San Francisco 49ersWell, I've put it off as long as I can (posting teams with horizontal cards). I never liked the horizontal format in the 1972 set. Maybe it was because the colors on the Cardinals' and Jets' cards are so bland. In any case it was poor planning by me, because now I have almost nothing BUT horizontal cards left to post (49ers, Rams, Bears, Lions, Cardinals, Jets, Colts, and Bills).<br />
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Here are the 1972 San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers had a good run from 1970-72 at the end of QB John Brodie's career, winning the NFC West for those 3 seasons. They just couldn't get past the Cowboys each time. After 1972, the team faded, until finally making the playoffs (and winning the Super Bowl) in 1981.<br />
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<b>John Brodie</b> was the Niners' #1 pick (3rd overall) in the 1957 draft. He played 17 seasons (1957-73) in the NFL, all with San Francisco. John shared the starting job with Y. A. Tittle from 1958-60, then was the starter every year from 1961-73 (except for missing some time in 1963 and 1972).<br />
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He made the Pro Bowl in 1965 and 1970, and led the NFL in passing yardage in '65, '68, and '70, and in TDs in '65 and '70. He retired after the 1973 season as the 3rd greatest career passer. Brodie was also on the professional golf tour from 1981 to 1998.<br />
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Like John Brodie, <b>Steve Spurrier</b> was the 49ers' #1 pick (3rd overall). This time in 1967 - 10 years after Brodie's selection. Spurrier won the Heisman Trophy in 1966, and was the team's punter for his first 4 seasons, as well as the backup QB.<br />
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He filled in for Brodie in 1972, but after Brodie's retirement, the team went with rookie QB Tom Owen in 1974. Spurrier shared the starting job with Norm Snead in 1975, then finished his career in 1976 with the expansion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Since his retirement as a player, Steve has been a college coach, as well as brief coaching stints in the USFL and NFL.<br />
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<b>Vic Washington</b> was drafted by the Niners in 1970, and was a starting running back and kick returner for them from 1971-73. He played the 1974 season with the Oilers, then ended his career as a kick returner with the Bills in '75 and '76.<br />
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The 49ers drafted <b>Ken Willard</b> #1 (2nd overall) in the 1965 draft, and he was their starting fullback for 9 seasons (1965-73), making the Pro Bowl 4 times. Ken finished his career as a backup for the Cardinals in 1974.<br />
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<b>Doug Cunningham</b> was drafted by the 49ers in 1967. He played 7 seasons for them (1967-73), mostly as a kick returner, although he was also the starting halfback in 1969 and 1970. He spent his final season (1974) with the Redskins.<br />
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The more accomplished of the two 1970s' wide receivers named <b>Gene Washington</b>, this one was drafted #1 by the 49ers in 1969. He was a starting wide receiver for his 1st nine seasons, making the Pro Bowl in each of his first 4 seasons, and leading the NFL in reception yards (1100) in 1970. He missed the 1978 season, then started for the Lions in 1979.<br />
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Another first-round pick for the Niners in 1969 was <b>Ted Kwalick</b>. Ted played 6 seasons with the 49ers, and was their starting tight end for 3 seasons (1971-73), making the Pro Bowl in all 3 seasons. He also played for the Raiders from 1975-77.<br />
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<b>Forrest Blue</b> was the team's #1 pick in 1968, and played 7 seasons with the 49ers. He was the starting center in all but his rookie season, and was considered one of the best centers of his era. He made the Pro Bowl in his last 4 seasons in San Francisco, then was the Colts' backup center from 1975-78.<br />
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<b>Bruce Gossett</b> kicked for the Rams (1964-69) and 49ers (1970-74). He led the NFL in field goal percentage in 1964 and 1973.<br />
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Drafted in the 3rd round in 1967, <b>Frank Nunley</b> played his entire career (1967-76) with the 49ers. He was their starting middle linebacker from 1969-72, and 1974-76).<br />
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<b>Dave Wilcox</b> was drafted in the 3rd round in 1964, and was the 49ers' starting left linebacker for his entire 11-year career (1964-74). He was a 7-time Pro Bowler, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.<br />
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<b>Jimmy Johnson</b> played his entire 16-year career (1961-76) with the 49ers. A 1st-round pick in 1961, he played two seasons as a backup and one as the free safety, then was the team's starting left cornerback for his final 13 seasons. He was a 5-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2015/09/san-francisco-49ers.html">1967</a> and <a href="http://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/01/san-francisco-49ers.html">1971</a> 49ers.
Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-54606770619272424792013-11-23T16:47:00.000-05:002013-12-13T23:26:08.068-05:00San Diego ChargersHere are the 1972 San Diego Chargers. After finishing in 3rd place (6-8) in 1971, the team dropped to last place (4-9-1) in 1972. The free-fall continued, and they didn't see a winning record until 1978.<br />
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<b>John Hadl</b> was the Chargers' 3rd-round pick (and the Lions' #1 pick) in the 1962 draft. Incumbent QB Jack Kemp missed all but 2 games with injuries, so Hadl started 10 games as a rookie. The next season, he was the #2 QB behind newly-acquired veteran Tobin Rote.<br />
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Hadl regained the starting role in 1964, and remained there through the 1972 season. John led the league in passing TDs in '68 and '71.
He was also the Chargers' punter during the '64 and '65 seasons. Hadl played for the Rams, Packers, and Oilers from 1973-77. He made 6 Pro Bowls, and was the last QB to wear a number higher than #19.<br />
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<b>Mike Garrett</b> began his career with the Chiefs in 1966, the season that culminated in the team's appearance in Super Bowl I. He rushed for over 1000 yards in his 2nd season. After 4+ seasons as the starting halfback in Kansas City, the Chiefs traded him to the Chargers 3 games into 1970. He played for the Chargers through the 1973 season, all as the starting halfback. In 1972 he had his 2nd 1000-yard season. Mike was a 2-time Pro Bowler.<br />
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<b>Jeff Queen</b> played for the Chargers for 3 seasons (1969-71) and was the starting fullback for the last two. He also played for the Raiders (1972-73) and the Oilers (1974).<br />
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<b>Gary Garrison</b> was drafted by the Eagles in 1965, but did not play for them. He joined the Chargers in 1966, and was their starting split end from 1966-1975 (while missing part of the 1973 season). He played in only 2 games for the Chargers in 1976, then finished his career in 1977 with the Oilers. Gary was a 4-time Pro Bowler.<br />
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<b>Jerry LeVias</b> was the Oilers' 2nd-round pick in 1969, and was a kick and punt returner, as well as a wide receiver. As a rookie, he led the AFL in punt returns and return yardage. After 2 seasons in Houston, Jerry was acquired by the Chargers. He continued in all 3 roles for San Diego in 1971, but played sparingly in '72 and '74. In 1973, he was a starting wide receiver, but did not play on special teams.<br />
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<b>Dave Williams</b> was the Cardinals' #1 pick in the 1967 draft. He was the starting split end from 1968-71, then played for the Chargers in 1972 and part of 1973, before finishing up with the Steelers at the end of the 1973 season.<br />
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<b>Walt Sweeney</b> was San Diego's #1 pick in 1963, and played for the Chargers from 1963 to 1973. He was their starting right guard for all but his rookie season, and made 9 Pro Bowls (all but '63 and '73). He finished his career as the Redskins' starting right guard in 1974 and 1975. Sweeney passed away in early 2013 from pancreatic cancer, at age 71.<br />
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<b>Dennis Partee</b> played 8 seasons (1968-75), all with the Chargers. He was the team's punter every season, and was also their placekicker except for the '70, '73, and '75 seasons. In 1969, he led the AFL with 44.6 yards per punt.<br />
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After 11 seasons with the Rams (1961-71), <b>Deacon Jones</b> played 2 seasons with the Chargers before wrapping up his career in 1974 with the Redskins. He was his team's starting left defensive end in all but his final season. (For some reason, Topps chose to airbrush him into a red jersey, seemingly unnecessary, since the Rams' and Chargers' jerseys were both blue!) Jones was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980, and passed away in June 2013 at age 74.<br />
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<b>Bob Babich</b> was the Chargers' #1 pick in the 1969 draft, and was the starting middle linebacker in San Diego for 3 seasons (1970-72) and in Cleveland for 4 seasons (1973-76). After 2 seasons as a Browns' backup, he retired following the 1978 season.<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/06/san-diego-chargers.html">1968</a> and <a href="http://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/01/san-diego-chargers.html">1971</a> Chargers.<br />
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. Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-1850083742752198192013-07-05T18:36:00.002-04:002013-07-13T23:26:17.968-04:00Oakland RaidersIn 1971, The Oakland Raiders missed the post-season for the only time between 1967 to 1977. In 1972 they bounced back, finished 1st in the west at 10-3-1, but lost to the Steelers in the first round. We have five future Hall of Famers in this group.<br />
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After 4 seasons in Buffalo, Daryle Lamonica was the Raiders' starting QB from 1967-72, and led the AFL in TD passes in '67 and '69. He finished his career as a backup to Ken Stabler in '73 and '74.<br />
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Marv Hubbard was drafted by the Raiders in 1968, but did not make the team. He returned in 1969, and was the team's starting fullback from 1971-74, making the Pro Bowl from 1971-73. After missing the entire 1975 season with injuries, he was a backup for the Lions in his last season (1977).<br />
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Fred Biletnikoff was Oakland's #2 pick in the 1965 draft, and played his entire career (1965-77) with the Raiders. He was a starting end in all but his last season. I wonder what is written in red on the football? Maybe it's "no stickum zone". Fred was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988.<br />
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Raymond Chester was the Raiders' #1 pick in the 1970 draft. He was their starting tight end for his first 3 seasons, making the Pro Bowl each year. After 5 seasons as the Baltimore Colts' tight end, Chester returned to Oakland for his final 4 seasons (1978-81). He was the starter in '79 and '80, and made a 4th Pro Bowl appearance in 1979.<br />
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Jim Otto was the Raiders starting center for every season in his career (1960-74), and never missed a game. He made the Pro Bowl every season except his first and his last two. He was selected as the all-time AFL center, and inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1980. He was one of 2 players back in the day to wear double-zero (with Houston's Ken Burrough).<br />
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Gene Upshaw was one of Oakland's Blocks of Granite back in the day, along with center Jim Otto (1960-74) and tackle Art Shell (1968-82). Upshaw was the Raiders' #1 pick in 1967, and was the starting left guard for his entire career (1967-81), although only starting 5 games in his final season. After his playing career, he led the NFL players' union.<br />
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George Blanda began his career back in <b>NINETEEN FORTY-NINE</b> as the Bears' 12th-round pick. He played for the Bears from 1949-58 (although spending part of 1950 with the Baltimore Colts). With the Bears, he was primarily a kicker, but also played some linebacker in 1951, and was the starting QB in 1953 and 1954 (leading the NFL in completions in '53).<br />
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George was out of football in 1959, but in 1960 the AFL came knocking, and he found a 2nd career as the Oilers' starting QB and kicker from 1960-66, while leading Houston to the AFL Championship in 1960 and 1961. He also led AFL in passing attempts and completions in '63, '64, and '65.<br />
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In 1967 Blanda moved on tho the Raiders, and was their kicker for 9 seasons. He played in Super Bowl II, but retired just before the Raiders' Super Bowl championship season of 1976. George was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981.<br />
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Phil Villapiano was Oakland's #2 pick in 1971, and was a starting outside linebacker for 9 seasons (although missing all but 2 games in 1977). He also played for the Buffalo Bills in a backup role from 1980 to 1983.<br />
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Willie Brown began his career in 1963 with the Denver Broncos, and was their starting left cornerback from 1964-66, and a Pro Bowl selection in '64 and '65. He played for the Raiders from 1967-78, and was the team's starting right cornerback every season but his last. He made the Pro Bowl in each of his first 7 seasons in Oakland. Brown was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984.<br />
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Nemiah Wilson was a cornerback for the Broncos (1965-67), Raiders (1968-74), and Bears (1975). He started for Denver in '66 and 67 on the right side (with his lone Pro Bowl appearance in 1967), and was a starter in Oakland from 1969-73 (mostly on the left side) before losing his starting job in 1974 to Skip Thomas.<br />
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George Atkinson was drafted in the 7th round in 1968, and made the Pro Bowl as a punt and kick returner in his rookie season. George was the Raiders' starting strong safety from 1969-77. After missing the 1978 season, he ended his career in 1979 with the Broncos.<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/01/oakland-raiders.html">1968</a> and <a href="http://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/04/oakland-raiders.html">1971</a> Raiders.<br />
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. Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-41608137429365224842013-01-21T22:34:00.001-05:002013-06-12T23:37:28.994-04:00New York Giants<i>Hooray! After moving 11 months ago, I finally found my football card binders last weekend. Now I can put my '68 Browns' cards away (instead of gathering dust in the "already scanned' pile), and restart these football blogs.</i><br />
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After finishing 9-5 in 1970, the Giants slumped to 4-10 in 1971, signaling the end of quarterback Fran Tarkenton's 5-year stay in New York. The Giants rebounded to 8-6 in 1972, but the '70 and '72 seasons were the team's only winning seasons from 1964-1980.<br />
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After 3 seasons (1961-63) as the Redskins' starting QB, followed by 7 seasons as the Eagles' starter, Norm Snead spent the 1971 season as a backup for the Vikings. Before the 1972 season, Snead and Fran Tarkenton switched teams, and Stormin' Norman regained a starting QB job for '72 and most of '73. He began 1974 with the Giants, then backed up in San Francisco for a season and a half, before returning to the Giants for his final season (1976).<br />
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Randy Johnson was the Falcon's #1 pick in 1966, and was their starting QB for the franchise's first 2 seasons. After 3 more seasons in Atlanta as the backup, he played for the Giants from 1971-73 behind Tarkenton, then Snead. Randy played for the WFL's Hawaiians in 1974, then played 1 season each for the Redskins and Packers. He passed away in 2009 at age 65.<br />
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Ron Johnson was the Browns' #1 pick in 1969, A year later he was playing halfback for the Giants, leading the team with 1027 rushing yards. After missing most of the 1971 season, he returned in 1972, tallying 1182 yards. After rushing for 902 yards in 1973, Johnson had two off-years for the Giants before retiring.<br />
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Bobby Duhon was the Giants' 3rd-round pick in 1968, and the team's starting fullback as a rookie. After missing the 1969 season, he played 3 more seasons, mostly as a punt returner, although in 1971 he filled in for Ron Johnson as the starting halfback.<br />
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Bob Grim was a punt returner and wide receiver for the Vikings from 1967-71, then came to the Giants in the Tarkenton trade. After a season as the punt returner and #3 WR, Grim was a starting end during 1973-74. He played for the Bears in '75, followed by 2 seasons back in Minnesota.<br />
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An undrafted free agent, Bob Tucker was the Giants' starting tight end from his rookie season in 1970 through the 1976 season, usually grabbing more receptions than any of the wideouts. He split the '77 season between the Giants and Vikings, then played 3 more seasons as the Vikes' starting TE.<br />
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Pete Gogolak was the first soccer-style kicker in pro football, joining the Buffalo Bills in 1964 out of Cornell University. After 2 seasons, he became a free agent, since he had accepted a pay cut in 1965. The Giants threw a lot of money his way after enduring a bad kicker in '65, which further aggravated the NFL-AFL relationship (and hastened the merger). Pete kicked for the Giants through the 1974 season. His younger brother Charlie kicked for the Redskins and Patriots.<br />
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Jim Kanicki was the Browns' #2 pick in the 1963 draft, and played 7 seasons there (the middle 5 as the starting right defensive tackle). He was a starting defensive tackle for the Giants in 1970 and 1971, but was out of football by 1972.<br />
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Here we see Ronnie Hornsby in his college all-star game jersey (as is Lyle Alzado, John Brockington, and others in this set). Hornsby had a brief NFL career (1971-74, all with the Giants), and was the team's starting MLB only in 1972. He had 1 career interception.<br />
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Pete Athas was drafted by the Cowboys in 1970, but did not play that season. He joined the Giants in 1971, and played in New York for 4 seasons, the last 3 as the team's starting left cornerback and punt returner. He played for the Browns and Vikings in 1975, before finishing his career in 1976 with the Saints.<br />
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Carl "Spider" Lockhart was drafted by the Giants in the 13th round in 1965, and played 11 seasons (all as a Giants' starter). He was the team's starting left corner for his first two seasons, before switching to free safety. He also returned punts (mostly from 1966-71), and was the Giants' backup punter in '65, '66, and '68 (behind HB/P Ernie Koy).<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-york-giants.html">1967</a> Giants.<br />
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.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-44634747922042153072011-05-27T20:57:00.027-04:002011-12-18T15:53:18.110-05:00Kansas City Chiefs<span style="font-style:italic;">I'm back, and with the 1972 Chiefs in tow.</span><br /><br />The Chiefs had just come off a 1971 season where they finished at 10-3-1, good for 1st place in the AFC West. They lost in the 1st round to the Dolphins, the eventual AFC champions. 1972 saw the Chiefs slide to an 8-6 record, finishing 2nd to the Raiders.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBldpMYZVbbpOWtomcXwqkaUPQQUWdvP7vir2J6AAQJhyphenhyphenK7SlxjScsXYyJOZIjCdQC5OzNupg8vYLi2aoH4uM29gU6tmWS3C8ytZam19MKM6XfE_rbunAw4sEqLbPqK-h76cv-HuTXNdw/s1600/1972+Len+Dawson.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBldpMYZVbbpOWtomcXwqkaUPQQUWdvP7vir2J6AAQJhyphenhyphenK7SlxjScsXYyJOZIjCdQC5OzNupg8vYLi2aoH4uM29gU6tmWS3C8ytZam19MKM6XfE_rbunAw4sEqLbPqK-h76cv-HuTXNdw/s320/1972+Len+Dawson.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565736823614978" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Len Dawson</span> is back for his 11th season as the starting QB. This is the last season he would start more than 8 games. Dawson retired after the 1975 season, and would join the Hall of Fame in 1987.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnU6kI87XrBPNC2UTJ1P0KK2B40fdvIYfwJgoZCnJIoR1fx1Ok0fNy27os-jJdBIgLhWQkr3l_AWbAQgwW1sUGMaHVaV1y7qMxe4RFE0Mcd7WqYmcrXc1aL5PG_cnYT3_eIwOOnFAerGU/s1600/1972+Ed+Podolak.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnU6kI87XrBPNC2UTJ1P0KK2B40fdvIYfwJgoZCnJIoR1fx1Ok0fNy27os-jJdBIgLhWQkr3l_AWbAQgwW1sUGMaHVaV1y7qMxe4RFE0Mcd7WqYmcrXc1aL5PG_cnYT3_eIwOOnFAerGU/s320/1972+Ed+Podolak.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565660134535394" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ed Podolak</span> was drafted in 1969, and spent his entire 9-year career with the Chiefs. He was a starting running back from 1970 to 1975.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZMD0dBz3IilSgMG-yQJFMpB-uw9LAaNh71iBRBxvuo8Vxw3N2FE60oo3PDVt7U1ao4NacOWOQzYVXT3ZOENPRvXaagS4Smh2yhLzK7kDwu6jbVkVvM2jUU82X_HCmYgysJGhASeJ9b4/s1600/1972+Otis+Taylor.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQZMD0dBz3IilSgMG-yQJFMpB-uw9LAaNh71iBRBxvuo8Vxw3N2FE60oo3PDVt7U1ao4NacOWOQzYVXT3ZOENPRvXaagS4Smh2yhLzK7kDwu6jbVkVvM2jUU82X_HCmYgysJGhASeJ9b4/s320/1972+Otis+Taylor.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565649979477426" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Otis Taylor</span> was the Chiefs' 4th-round pick in 1965. (The Eagles also drafted him in the 15th round.) Otis was the Chiefs' primary wide receiver from 1966 to 1974, and retired after playing only 1 game in 1975. In 1971 he led the NFL with 1110 receiving yards.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSv36prdSm5gFxgSpSCUt39CE9JBTcpWo_E-eGycVRrQ2VglNdJJ9UnLM22zr4ChCXB2hlWYTNsySYNm2LqP75yyzv2pZsHPc18d9P-uc-R2o2BnvdgLEyJvX6r290B42Yq6oZzdBLK9k/s1600/1972+Jim+Tyrer.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSv36prdSm5gFxgSpSCUt39CE9JBTcpWo_E-eGycVRrQ2VglNdJJ9UnLM22zr4ChCXB2hlWYTNsySYNm2LqP75yyzv2pZsHPc18d9P-uc-R2o2BnvdgLEyJvX6r290B42Yq6oZzdBLK9k/s320/1972+Jim+Tyrer.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565652701632834" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jim Tyrer</span> was a 3rd-round pick for the Chiefs (Dallas Texans) in 1961, and held down their starting left offensive tackle job from 1962 to 1973. A 9-time Pro Bowler, he finished his career in 1974 with the Redskins.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaF4LhJ84lLT_E5Dyc0GyJkBq34VtLmukUOU2Z51oGgkBedOvRri7FBQl1q_Dztt1CigfeQZzmxco4JyL0PLLC0uBuTo1ehvztS9H1heJJRjdXk-60HvanjjduZLSX_SEUiEdGUoS3tbA/s1600/1972+Jan+Stenerud.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaF4LhJ84lLT_E5Dyc0GyJkBq34VtLmukUOU2Z51oGgkBedOvRri7FBQl1q_Dztt1CigfeQZzmxco4JyL0PLLC0uBuTo1ehvztS9H1heJJRjdXk-60HvanjjduZLSX_SEUiEdGUoS3tbA/s320/1972+Jan+Stenerud.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565647638540962" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jan Stenerud</span> joined the Chiefs in 1967, 1 year too late to play in Super Bowl I. He kicked for the Chiefs for 13 seasons, followed by 4 with the Packers (1980-83), and 2 with the Vikings. He was inducted into the Hall or Fame in 1991.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NzsDPm5VZdoZMhU7n8hN6JlhFm0o8_3-2j0rXV3MvwKK_UwCvw_rwfg7NpTWipgJrDEriaXejYtQzFpid7SMkAiWh4CO09ZoLnWt05W-siYg1UHNVOuE8KHNI3OX6BMS6CgsfWgR7Ew/s1600/1972+Buck+Buchanan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5NzsDPm5VZdoZMhU7n8hN6JlhFm0o8_3-2j0rXV3MvwKK_UwCvw_rwfg7NpTWipgJrDEriaXejYtQzFpid7SMkAiWh4CO09ZoLnWt05W-siYg1UHNVOuE8KHNI3OX6BMS6CgsfWgR7Ew/s320/1972+Buck+Buchanan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611576260983380226" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Buck Buchanan</span> was the 1st overall draft pick in the 1963 AFL draft. This 6'-7", 270 lb mountain was a starting defensive tackle for the Chiefs for his entire 11-year career (1963-75). As a rookie he played on the left side, before switching to right tackle the next season. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1990, after being a finalist 4 other times.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDegAOAtKxkVxraDK9sNRJ1qkUAvcjra-KnODro6X6D3-5YX_bXDSmXm8_9yFvYBmTzO-MVAzAnPSgxTwoO9tQHSSXevb1rYg7r5kQp_Uf1FSozzm8xn2qujOZ1uvn86FO6paUioX5PCg/s1600/1972+Willie+Lanier.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDegAOAtKxkVxraDK9sNRJ1qkUAvcjra-KnODro6X6D3-5YX_bXDSmXm8_9yFvYBmTzO-MVAzAnPSgxTwoO9tQHSSXevb1rYg7r5kQp_Uf1FSozzm8xn2qujOZ1uvn86FO6paUioX5PCg/s320/1972+Willie+Lanier.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565352269522114" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Willie Lanier</span> played his entire 11-year career as a starting linebacker for the Chiefs. After playing the right side as a rookie, he moved to middle linebacker for the duration of his career. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFXjjpy2BIEqCUPIEUS0JWdWVbGWxRNkfwL9iJ7BC8L1HfEQ6Haev4RtJrP_qcK1upIEGJZU7cMZSQhKks6Z9wVnp_t5aC-VbJU4ifproqTpyX2qw0hsPgEoC8APHa6igk3Rhgm9_b8M/s1600/1972+Bobby+Bell.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitFXjjpy2BIEqCUPIEUS0JWdWVbGWxRNkfwL9iJ7BC8L1HfEQ6Haev4RtJrP_qcK1upIEGJZU7cMZSQhKks6Z9wVnp_t5aC-VbJU4ifproqTpyX2qw0hsPgEoC8APHa6igk3Rhgm9_b8M/s320/1972+Bobby+Bell.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565347724482194" /></a> Like Lanier, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Bobby Bell</span> played his entire career as a starter for the Chiefs. Also like Lanier, Bell is a Hall of Famer, entering in 1983. Bobby was a 2nd-round pick in 1963, and spent his first 2 seasons at left defensive end, before moving to left linebacker.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQNC2hpcEHJqhI7cdarVrgyJx16mdmHwcO-eTluRhs9heEDWlDaFeFLD50pJ3n3E3XNevnU34BN8GUrlXZRP-UFpfk7be7jVLSFBU0HHwKU83eUjHzBMRKjARpT72h0Cr-P__vVQnmLU/s1600/1972+Jim+Marsalis.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcQNC2hpcEHJqhI7cdarVrgyJx16mdmHwcO-eTluRhs9heEDWlDaFeFLD50pJ3n3E3XNevnU34BN8GUrlXZRP-UFpfk7be7jVLSFBU0HHwKU83eUjHzBMRKjARpT72h0Cr-P__vVQnmLU/s320/1972+Jim+Marsalis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565344205587138" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jim Marsalis</span> was the Chiefs' #1 pick in 1969, and spent his first 4 seasons as their starting left cornerback. He also played for the Chiefs during 1973-75. After missing the 1976 season, he finished his career in 1977 with the Saints.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifIB02zQI5GZ28L6kWUHNsOH2yqXJIhN5CRn8uuOKQ9kdQqH8BtYC6gx_Dzf9fOOSJefOAVQ-EB8I6RSRJAAVdRBBocAQkcYkcMAffsDH9Zt-KidQlN6rirAhyphenhyphenyN3l_eBsK1UypriGGuM/s1600/1972+Emmitt+Thomas.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifIB02zQI5GZ28L6kWUHNsOH2yqXJIhN5CRn8uuOKQ9kdQqH8BtYC6gx_Dzf9fOOSJefOAVQ-EB8I6RSRJAAVdRBBocAQkcYkcMAffsDH9Zt-KidQlN6rirAhyphenhyphenyN3l_eBsK1UypriGGuM/s320/1972+Emmitt+Thomas.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565341355571618" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Emmitt Thomas</span> is the 6th player in this review to have played his entire career for the Chiefs. He joined the team in 1966 and held down a starting cornerback job from 1968 until his retirement after the 1978 season, Thomas was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqexKq2oHNiePKwBvG6BDpbn_QRidwesqAc2Ja8ur2ER6OhWAOJcG04oFMEH7IBsUQhZsNVA7mJlbUZf0idwg3QD8rHXbytsGDJ79r2peU8usEG3JQhpQ9eFfUmdzF9mgfLZVITDRcGM/s1600/1972+Jerrel+Wilson.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHqexKq2oHNiePKwBvG6BDpbn_QRidwesqAc2Ja8ur2ER6OhWAOJcG04oFMEH7IBsUQhZsNVA7mJlbUZf0idwg3QD8rHXbytsGDJ79r2peU8usEG3JQhpQ9eFfUmdzF9mgfLZVITDRcGM/s320/1972+Jerrel+Wilson.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611565338907732546" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jerrel Wilson</span> was drafted by the Chiefs in 1963, and spent the next 16 seasons as their punter. He led the league in punting yards in 1964 (3326) and 1973 (3642), and punted a 72-yarder as a rookie. Jerrel also launched 70-yard punts 2 other times in his career. He finished his career with the Patriots in 1978.<br /><br /><br />Also check out the <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/search/label/.Kansas%20City%20Chiefs">1968</a> and <a href="http://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/02/kansas-city-chiefs.html">1971</a> Chiefs.<br /><br /><br />Next time: St. Louis Cardinals<br />.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-29720843949996174992010-09-30T11:09:00.028-04:002013-10-19T14:05:53.218-04:00Dallas CowboysHere are the 1972 Dallas Cowboys. In 1970, with QB Craig Morton at the helm, the Cowboys finished 10-4, won the NFC but lost Super Bowl V to the Colts. In 1971, they switched to QB Roger Staubach, went 11-3 and won Super Bowl V1. In 1972, they would drop to 10-4 (2nd place behind the Redskins) and lost the NFC Championship game to Washington. What happened in one year? It may have been the fact that <a href="http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StauRo00.htm">QB Roger Staubach only played in 4 games, starting none</a>.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3hZbEWNK6aQKgpVV8ILFcuyH-kK6Cb7O9Mdyh9mouAA6c6B73JEF7LtFxKsnW2Q8tAGnnQ3jp5IGiMWUzvs2cbvdK-JY6GmPMtnzfrujUYa05T6I7z4StzokPDLG-DW0E75m8ueN2lM/s1600/1972+Roger+Staubach.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522724867894015938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh3hZbEWNK6aQKgpVV8ILFcuyH-kK6Cb7O9Mdyh9mouAA6c6B73JEF7LtFxKsnW2Q8tAGnnQ3jp5IGiMWUzvs2cbvdK-JY6GmPMtnzfrujUYa05T6I7z4StzokPDLG-DW0E75m8ueN2lM/s320/1972+Roger+Staubach.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 230px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#200 Roger Staubach</span> - Staubach was drafted by Dallas in 1964. After fulfilling his Navy obligations, he joined the team in 1969 and backed up Craig Morton for 2 seasons. In his first season as a starter (1971), the Cowboys won the Super Bowl. After missing most of 1972, he returned to start every game from 1973-1979, and played in 3 more Super Bowls, winning Super Bowl XII. Staubach was a 6-time Pro Bowler and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1985.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0XRaSvPUPA28jvp2c0to5TSVK3HUuw9ZhKhHZ3qw6IJTbljDqNwK3oEYUwWhpTsUVwmUcsnHNEfYjDrY2H9fnsVEv2FtnBjqCaJYHrd9K6psKjT4q7SSNOCCs2VwCuLmizHs5Igvb3Q/s1600/1972+Duane+Thomas.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522724780455290978" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD0XRaSvPUPA28jvp2c0to5TSVK3HUuw9ZhKhHZ3qw6IJTbljDqNwK3oEYUwWhpTsUVwmUcsnHNEfYjDrY2H9fnsVEv2FtnBjqCaJYHrd9K6psKjT4q7SSNOCCs2VwCuLmizHs5Igvb3Q/s320/1972+Duane+Thomas.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 226px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#180 Duane Thomas</span> - <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duane_Thomas">Duane Thomas</a> was the Cowboys' #1 pick in the 1970 draft. A talented runner, he was also a problem for team management. After his rookie season, a contract dispute led the Cowboys to trade him to the Patriots, but after conflicting with his new coach, the league voided the trade and sent him back to Dallas. No matter, he rushed the Cowboys all the way to a Super Bowl victory. The next off-season, he was traded to the Chargers, who cut him during training camp. After missing the 1972 season, he played 2 final seasons with the Redskins.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoHZvUL1-M7-FxIWkI4vZE8G3XrCbwZZQ9YVK2omJyr61lL2mYHYekuy53yDmARGeMZaMZ3vnJ8juX_OJRXZCoC8G34bZGpBoB_FW-Si7uNLKLWjcl_OJGkmN50u0ww7PLL85oBLQ_5g/s1600/1972+Calvin+Hill.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522724781971559362" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVoHZvUL1-M7-FxIWkI4vZE8G3XrCbwZZQ9YVK2omJyr61lL2mYHYekuy53yDmARGeMZaMZ3vnJ8juX_OJRXZCoC8G34bZGpBoB_FW-Si7uNLKLWjcl_OJGkmN50u0ww7PLL85oBLQ_5g/s320/1972+Calvin+Hill.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 225px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#224 Calvin Hill</span> - Calvin Hill was the Cowboys' #1 pick in the 1969 draft. He was their primary halfback from 1969-74 (except for 1971, being replaced by Duane Thomas). In 1975, he jumped to the World Football League, where he played for The Hawaiians. After one season, he returned to the NFL as a backup for the Redskins (1976-77) and Browns (1978-81). He is the father of NBA player Grant Hill.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQr2TwYWVlQ2GLX6i0BCCuJEn1fVsfoEeQkAVTOM_bvBco383JriOv8eKHW579ggCn3LmnhQfCy4_S8pyUjMQLxST4blAeWluEAeZZqHrOdEZAggXcZM-NmBb_4ZTW93WNlzJI4_t8Z0/s1600/1972+Walt+Garrison.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522724775527512898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQQr2TwYWVlQ2GLX6i0BCCuJEn1fVsfoEeQkAVTOM_bvBco383JriOv8eKHW579ggCn3LmnhQfCy4_S8pyUjMQLxST4blAeWluEAeZZqHrOdEZAggXcZM-NmBb_4ZTW93WNlzJI4_t8Z0/s320/1972+Walt+Garrison.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 228px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#301 Walt Garrison</span> - Garrison was the Cowboys' 5th-round pick in the 1966 draft. He played his entire career (1966-74) with Dallas, first as a kick returner, then taking over the starting fullback job from the retired Don Perkins in 1969. In the off-season, he was a rodeo cowboy.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEZ3leZ91flimMAVZO4cUqUZ3NcFuG3ffKCb91d09y9oMty7FMHjG8VHST52hn5NETc0mGtEnCzwIIcBwi24lHGhhl8cUyVbbRP-Qg5QzWj31fLShWr4igns44wcCiSFXxgePtJ0I8mk/s1600/1972+Lance+Alworth.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522724778840912050" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEZ3leZ91flimMAVZO4cUqUZ3NcFuG3ffKCb91d09y9oMty7FMHjG8VHST52hn5NETc0mGtEnCzwIIcBwi24lHGhhl8cUyVbbRP-Qg5QzWj31fLShWr4igns44wcCiSFXxgePtJ0I8mk/s320/1972+Lance+Alworth.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 228px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#248 Lance Alworth</span> - Alworth was one of the all-time great AFL receivers, playing flanker for the San Diego Chargers from 1962 to 1970. He led the AFL in touchdowns ('64, '65, '66), catches ('66, '68, '69), and receiving yards ('65, '66, '68). He came to the Cowboys in 1971, and was a starting wide receiver (not tight end, as the card indicates) for 2 seasons, before retiring. Lance was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1978.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaHxPW-iPQV5LYQKrsvvMDH-IdmOZcFeycI3e2epkVAiH4w3QbQtRP8679lZeVer43zkzt8X4scV8W-P32i8NclGJhXbew4hRlO3CPL91i7Q9az8edbavvj1iw5vBGRd5B-gtrpSvjCQ/s1600/1972+Rayfield+Wright.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522724285724732082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWaHxPW-iPQV5LYQKrsvvMDH-IdmOZcFeycI3e2epkVAiH4w3QbQtRP8679lZeVer43zkzt8X4scV8W-P32i8NclGJhXbew4hRlO3CPL91i7Q9az8edbavvj1iw5vBGRd5B-gtrpSvjCQ/s320/1972+Rayfield+Wright.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 223px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#316 Rayfield Wright</span> - Wright was drafted by Dallas in 1967, and played his entire career (1967-79) with the Cowboys. Originally a tight end, he switched to offensive tackle in 1968, and was the team's starting right tackle from 1970-76, and 1978. A 6-time Pro Bowler, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbK8cqoXueaTk6wN8XAAhgmbP4_afu1sL0NXjdhIQy2jhiLnIGNZ8g-vwKqJqXxu5hv7W_aGDawixRLOEFdcw4iV-728UHN74lIDOHlRl7UqCrKvku3WygR69vrfto8sDLzgSkMNicg3Q/s1600/1972+Mike+Clark.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522724275305621650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbK8cqoXueaTk6wN8XAAhgmbP4_afu1sL0NXjdhIQy2jhiLnIGNZ8g-vwKqJqXxu5hv7W_aGDawixRLOEFdcw4iV-728UHN74lIDOHlRl7UqCrKvku3WygR69vrfto8sDLzgSkMNicg3Q/s320/1972+Mike+Clark.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 230px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#27 Mike Clark</span> - Clark kicked for the Eagles (1963) and Steelers (1964-67) before joining the Cowboys as their kicker from 1968 to 1971. Mike led the NFL in PAT in 1968 and 1971. He returned to the Cowboys briefly in 1973.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdppd7sjhgpOW8DrEBnn449b7QDhIWaZDNBck3iKZcjmkK18NiQKKyXc1eK8CtyNIMIwapb_UzqZfXcFYJyRX-gqkgddB4tAHV4dVsJnGCjSKsWsuc3iL_Sg8E8byc8piGpybnaP5wJE/s1600/1972+Bob+Lilly.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522724271832554882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSdppd7sjhgpOW8DrEBnn449b7QDhIWaZDNBck3iKZcjmkK18NiQKKyXc1eK8CtyNIMIwapb_UzqZfXcFYJyRX-gqkgddB4tAHV4dVsJnGCjSKsWsuc3iL_Sg8E8byc8piGpybnaP5wJE/s320/1972+Bob+Lilly.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 226px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#145 Bob Lilly</span> - Lilly was the Cowboys' #1 draft pick in 1961. Bob played his entire career (1961-74) for Dallas, starting at left defensive end (1961-63) and right defensive tackle (1964-74). An 11-time Pro Bowler, he was inducted in to the Hall of Fame in 1980.<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/01/dallas-cowboys.html">1967</a>, <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2013/09/dallas-cowboys.html">1968</a>, and <a href="http://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2009/12/dallas-cowboys.html">1971</a> Cowboys.<br />
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Next time: Kansas City Chiefs<br />
.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-17016658865877016872010-04-24T21:04:00.020-04:002012-09-03T23:24:18.676-04:00Cleveland Browns<span style="font-style:italic;">Ok, we've all seen enough of Pete Liske to last a lifetime, so let's move on...</span><br /><br />Here are the 1972 Cleveland Browns. In 1971, the Browns finished 1st in the AFC Central at 9-5-0, but lost to the Colts in the first round. In 1972, they upped their record to 10-4-0, but finished 2nd to the improving Steelers. As the wildcard team, the Browns lost to the Dolphins in the playoffs.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8idydLsqXlYM-vNrzhcQyP0hIYMc5ouk2yakbaPG0WxMLFSPCBdGFUhhaZfM4uuk3x3L52h-gfK4f4cIEgDUNMu6SchsiJhx-1Ic5GQ2_gjPRqtqSpEP4hCZiC2gp_WtjEKx3ilM81qo/s1600/1972+Bill+Nelsen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8idydLsqXlYM-vNrzhcQyP0hIYMc5ouk2yakbaPG0WxMLFSPCBdGFUhhaZfM4uuk3x3L52h-gfK4f4cIEgDUNMu6SchsiJhx-1Ic5GQ2_gjPRqtqSpEP4hCZiC2gp_WtjEKx3ilM81qo/s320/1972+Bill+Nelsen.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463875238796014034" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#211 Bill Nelsen</span> - After 5 seasons with the Steelers, Nelsen came to the Browns in 1968 and was their starting QB for the next 4 seasons. He finished his career in 1972 as the backup to Mike Phipps.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_gxQMZFeetORPef_bivNxrnJMKrnpSL0MAcFsTeIUAsHGSqMRsb0fer_1WIseZfPe5xJ_6yPB5lMgHkAv5fw_nNSPZxmCZfG7v8fwt3bcADT31_U8kqK0AV670Kg3qkZfq7GCD4w1nM/s1600/1972+Mike+Phipps.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3_gxQMZFeetORPef_bivNxrnJMKrnpSL0MAcFsTeIUAsHGSqMRsb0fer_1WIseZfPe5xJ_6yPB5lMgHkAv5fw_nNSPZxmCZfG7v8fwt3bcADT31_U8kqK0AV670Kg3qkZfq7GCD4w1nM/s320/1972+Mike+Phipps.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463875232064550418" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#96 Mike Phipps</span> - Mike was the Browns' #1 pick in the 1970 draft. He rode the bench for 2 seasons, then became the starting quarterback from 1972 to 1975. In 1976, he finally lost the starting job to 3rd-year man Brian Sipe. Phipps also played for the Bears from 1977 to 1981, and was their starting QB in 1979.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4W07FYGKXTQ1ChurnG_3rTTIpi-JwyGbr05JYb_tBq3ibARIVxYZpK6fncOO_GhHEcC-iM2GItgKfL3xFlCaAQbODwkp4lRidBatLkSLifuJ-1p5THY15ttfxT2j1NblVK72CxBHeyw/s1600/1972+Leroy+Kelly.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4W07FYGKXTQ1ChurnG_3rTTIpi-JwyGbr05JYb_tBq3ibARIVxYZpK6fncOO_GhHEcC-iM2GItgKfL3xFlCaAQbODwkp4lRidBatLkSLifuJ-1p5THY15ttfxT2j1NblVK72CxBHeyw/s320/1972+Leroy+Kelly.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463875227877445650" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#70 Leroy Kelly</span> - Kelly played his entire career (1964-73) with the Browns. Once out of Jim Brown's shadow, Leroy became a star. He led the league in TDs from 1966-68, and in rushing yards from 1967-68. A 6-time Pro Bowler, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1994.<br /> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmadkdOCIaY-NcJaGfZWTTdSAVjH37S9Qwr-mT3OnMkaMXfpCO9zDNBBIGl9OmHUYWGo2b7Wyyt9H_AF_fe5XQ9I2yF_0PvlhIBuMWmZE6e9dOr7J8jrUERkVc36khee0o_Csd3wfvw4o/s1600/1972+Bo+Scott.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmadkdOCIaY-NcJaGfZWTTdSAVjH37S9Qwr-mT3OnMkaMXfpCO9zDNBBIGl9OmHUYWGo2b7Wyyt9H_AF_fe5XQ9I2yF_0PvlhIBuMWmZE6e9dOr7J8jrUERkVc36khee0o_Csd3wfvw4o/s320/1972+Bo+Scott.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463875222177269666" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#187 Bo Scott</span> - Scott was drafted by the Browns in 1965, but played for the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders from 1965-68. He played for the Browns from 1969-74, and was their starting fullback from 1970-72.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegwGqzWZ91hYK8JK881cZVuvkzI6FIJliCzub-p1s_191A-jBuN5AcIO6bV3fYIvg8P9JKMxft_NcKN02DtD8bkTCX9o6tBbpX32qgS9aPJvgz5xK5LaJmLA__pdccvgniCDorhvIWn8/s1600/1972+Fair+Hooker.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgegwGqzWZ91hYK8JK881cZVuvkzI6FIJliCzub-p1s_191A-jBuN5AcIO6bV3fYIvg8P9JKMxft_NcKN02DtD8bkTCX9o6tBbpX32qgS9aPJvgz5xK5LaJmLA__pdccvgniCDorhvIWn8/s320/1972+Fair+Hooker.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463875211278221730" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#239 Fair Hooker</span> - Hooker played for the Browns from 1969-74, and was a starter in all but his rookie season. His best year was 1971, when he had 45 catches for 649 yards.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XsyREivNFdO_cmnmHzOaZOFLi0bi8RLyy8_E54HHAAcF2vnOYHLOvhHUaTZfKbCbNc6NmWOd-MuRNwFbh4myIoK3WZfunzVSzK2L8i8usvKxoXgXK00bjzcv0VnIsdhJEzme9QkYG68/s1600/1972+Milt+Morin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5XsyREivNFdO_cmnmHzOaZOFLi0bi8RLyy8_E54HHAAcF2vnOYHLOvhHUaTZfKbCbNc6NmWOd-MuRNwFbh4myIoK3WZfunzVSzK2L8i8usvKxoXgXK00bjzcv0VnIsdhJEzme9QkYG68/s320/1972+Milt+Morin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463874982192561586" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#315 Milt Morin</span> - Milt was the Browns' #1 pick in 1966, and played there for his entire career (1966-75). He was the starting tight end in every season except 1967 and 1975.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaLZxUwFNgaS1zYYmsUbYKq97DEGzaLGUifYh605qSvCCigcoaNNfh1bQW6MZ5lsPU4cl7JsHhFlofEOIF-WBGogx9u4tT7HvBz8ahkW-PW98E0iYswhTtooMqh6sfYWEYn6Ho9gdIPY/s1600/1972+Fred+Hoaglin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAaLZxUwFNgaS1zYYmsUbYKq97DEGzaLGUifYh605qSvCCigcoaNNfh1bQW6MZ5lsPU4cl7JsHhFlofEOIF-WBGogx9u4tT7HvBz8ahkW-PW98E0iYswhTtooMqh6sfYWEYn6Ho9gdIPY/s320/1972+Fred+Hoaglin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463874975221858162" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#19 Fred Hoaglin</span> - Fred was drafted by the Browns in 1966, and played center and offensive tackle there from 1966-72. (He was the starting center from 1967-71.) From 1973-76 he played for the Colts, Oilers, and Seahawks.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHOzjcSuCkB5c05cGqlk9t4RSb7zz9vqDPKctW_1gB4NArZLzwW7ZzWyq3ffYt-sqBNsAec-YSu1EY1vhVKhCYmpEPNzgKkl5x8jAUrYK1GND2ME2a18iX_czK4vh4nSch4BA1r6Vpmc/s1600/1972+Joe+Jones.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqHOzjcSuCkB5c05cGqlk9t4RSb7zz9vqDPKctW_1gB4NArZLzwW7ZzWyq3ffYt-sqBNsAec-YSu1EY1vhVKhCYmpEPNzgKkl5x8jAUrYK1GND2ME2a18iX_czK4vh4nSch4BA1r6Vpmc/s320/1972+Joe+Jones.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463874973793851890" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#46 Joe "Turkey" Jones</span> - Jones played for the Browns in 1970 and 1971. After missing the 1972 season, he logged another year with the Browns before moving to the Eagles for 1 1/2 seasons. In mid-1975, he returned to the Browns for a few more years. Joe wrapped up his career playing for the Redskins from 1979-80.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOSg3tCtmmsMGjmO0eqHzqQLWOcSjHr9RJJ8H64GLJrSpH6rUpWOrm-vhW_brzsADKDDsdLy3Yxnbo_c6P4lm61JfPD4bRzjmyRYdkF0-2KPVoKjdMEZznlUSh66wV_Ox1rNETqW4ymI/s1600/1972+Walter+Johnson.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHOSg3tCtmmsMGjmO0eqHzqQLWOcSjHr9RJJ8H64GLJrSpH6rUpWOrm-vhW_brzsADKDDsdLy3Yxnbo_c6P4lm61JfPD4bRzjmyRYdkF0-2KPVoKjdMEZznlUSh66wV_Ox1rNETqW4ymI/s320/1972+Walter+Johnson.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463874962731769362" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#292 Walter Johnson</span> - Johnson was the Browns' #2 pick in 1965, and was the starting left defensive tackle from 1966 to 1976. He finished his career in 1977 with the Bengals. I'm surprised to not see the Eagles in his resume, because I have a recollection that he was with Philly in the mid-1970s (just before Dick Vermeil took over, I think.)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiML7xNm1sGkxh6xEsUIaLIFikZTB9eIMpXr6u5zz6Acy41aA5SLgSF1zqoWKKC47GciuOmsea5cfwDuSdu4jmCK0qhlllQAuGghaGfakx1jLkjDerbg-mw4sgbGbdt9o3X6OfkgldjmX4/s1600/1972+Ernie+Kellerman.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiML7xNm1sGkxh6xEsUIaLIFikZTB9eIMpXr6u5zz6Acy41aA5SLgSF1zqoWKKC47GciuOmsea5cfwDuSdu4jmCK0qhlllQAuGghaGfakx1jLkjDerbg-mw4sgbGbdt9o3X6OfkgldjmX4/s320/1972+Ernie+Kellerman.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5463874959953874674" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#162 Ernie Kellerman</span> - Ernie was drafted by the Cowboys in 1965 but did not play that season. He started at safety for the Browns from 1966 to 1971, before moving to the Bengals ('72) and the Bills ('73).<br /><br /><br />
Also check out the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/01/cleveland-browns.html">1967</a> and <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2012/09/cleveland-browns.html">1968</a> Browns.<br /><br /><br />Next time: Dallas Cowboys<br />.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-20501486235976444752010-03-08T22:55:00.029-05:002020-03-22T11:53:36.144-04:00Philadelphia EaglesHere are the 1972 Philadelphia Eagles. Although the orange and black borders don't really match their jersey colors (a green/yellow combo would have been better), they <span style="font-style: italic;">are</span> the colors of the neighboring Philadelphia Flyers hockey organ-i-zation. Topps also made some curious choices with player selection: two offensive linemen and two safeties, but no running backs, defensive linemen, or linebackers?<br />
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The Eagles also didn't do much right in the early 1970s. For some specific examples, see Pete Liske and Leroy Keyes below.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNn472ANxaujiANWQrHUgvEUXl_lqTtCNO-ShH1-iaRflEyhyphenhyphen3zb-SrqLRyR7w875rZ_3F0K3xZGsAcDuHeFKjmGu05jI1hNVANya1DOg4MeycuRS-jbFur2HawVBDsq9t7tWuPDmMqEU/s1600-h/1972+Pete+Liske.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505953183334002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNn472ANxaujiANWQrHUgvEUXl_lqTtCNO-ShH1-iaRflEyhyphenhyphen3zb-SrqLRyR7w875rZ_3F0K3xZGsAcDuHeFKjmGu05jI1hNVANya1DOg4MeycuRS-jbFur2HawVBDsq9t7tWuPDmMqEU/s320/1972+Pete+Liske.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 223px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#228 Pete Liske</span> - After using QB Norm Snead from 1964 to 1970 with little success, the Eagles dumped him after the 1970 season, before another starting QB was acquired. Their brilliant plan was to acquire <a href="http://www.footballcardgallery.com/1971_O-Pee-Chee_CFL/14/Greg_Barton.jpg">Greg Barton</a>, the Lions' 3rd-string taxi-squad QB, whose entire NFL career consisted of 1 attempt in 1969. If you think <span style="font-style: italic;">that's</span> laughable, get this: After the Eagles acquired him for 3 draft picks ( two 2nds and a 3rd), Barton (a taxi-squadder, mind you) chose to play in Canada rather than accept a starting NFL QB opportunity with the Eagles! <br />
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The Eagles' Plan C turned out to be a hastily-arranged deal with the Broncos for Pete Liske, the former Penn State and CFL quarterback. Liske would last for a year and a half, before being replaced midway through the 1972 season by rookie John Reaves. In 1973, the Eagles finally put an end to their QB shenanigans by acquiring Roman Gabriel from the Rams.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2goJQ8rH-j3g-8uqkA6GFp9gIvnfVieUiSVjlt-58dvPMBO0Ua0_4kEt9gJhyh-jmRgH9rT_3vgqxHBj9py3kZbdo3fOy8qCYkBz1NIkCcgLKODSVvGkkWqo9bUU3bPUVrkgNoSoDGA/s1600-h/1972+Harold+Jackson.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505941584095810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj2goJQ8rH-j3g-8uqkA6GFp9gIvnfVieUiSVjlt-58dvPMBO0Ua0_4kEt9gJhyh-jmRgH9rT_3vgqxHBj9py3kZbdo3fOy8qCYkBz1NIkCcgLKODSVvGkkWqo9bUU3bPUVrkgNoSoDGA/s320/1972+Harold+Jackson.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 226px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#146 Harold Jackson</span> - Jackson was one of the few bright spots on the Eagles' roster. A rookie with the Rams in 1968, Harold was a star for the Eagles from 1969-1972, leading the NFL in receiving yards in 1969 and 1972. Jackson returned to the Rams for the 1973-77 seasons. He also started for the Patriots from 1978-81, before finishing his career as a backup with the Vikings (1982) and Seahawks (1983).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrem9FXTWWzDYdCyMVr1n_ho7ATm-38Qg3A_iJVhMd_2bgFsLRneeNCKxXdovStNy_xJ2dxTqfgSnwpq_zR2R53wRLtZuZDwpNX_A1a5cpUpLjRpU-yw-VThyphenhyphen4u2ylKLrQ6w3HZFZ9Sw/s1600-h/1972+Steve+Zabel.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505939949318386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsrem9FXTWWzDYdCyMVr1n_ho7ATm-38Qg3A_iJVhMd_2bgFsLRneeNCKxXdovStNy_xJ2dxTqfgSnwpq_zR2R53wRLtZuZDwpNX_A1a5cpUpLjRpU-yw-VThyphenhyphen4u2ylKLrQ6w3HZFZ9Sw/s320/1972+Steve+Zabel.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 226px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#21 Steve Zabel</span> - Zabel was the Eagles' #1 pick (6th overall) in the 1970 draft. After a rookie season at tight end, he switched to outside linebacker during 1971 and remained there for the rest of his career. After 5 seasons with the Eagles and 4 with the Patriots, Steve finished his career with the Colts in 1979. Nice stache!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPidGkZ13RdURelZHnNXOxZ0c9LsmIO0srJKg_ze1yCfAZS4Tk01OxnQommIZjT3BLqGok0-MTf1yEdfCX1QZ75elzF4UWZlFoM7_zep6jUxs6pKbSrPoPy5NFU9PR55fZsEHoPZelJ4/s1600-h/1972+Mark+Nordquist.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505933671695746" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPidGkZ13RdURelZHnNXOxZ0c9LsmIO0srJKg_ze1yCfAZS4Tk01OxnQommIZjT3BLqGok0-MTf1yEdfCX1QZ75elzF4UWZlFoM7_zep6jUxs6pKbSrPoPy5NFU9PR55fZsEHoPZelJ4/s320/1972+Mark+Nordquist.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 225px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#102 Mark Nordquist</span> - Just like with Zabel's card, Topps has the wrong position on this card. Nordquist was primarily a guard, although he filled in at center from time-to-time due to injuries. This is an older picture, showing Mark in a late-1960's Eagles jersey. He played for the Eagles from 1968-74, and the Bears from 1975-76.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEm_K0mzEzYdiW0MB3tNOm5SyWnhlu84gvn8RtLcXMfxv11VWMzo2AiYRGzYem4nMGx_w4_RwrDjG-UobJkAMFtuI5Wycfhno1XKL_wwbYnh0Bon-p9Bly9VGfcNDMExkYuh_Xa9AF65o/s1600-h/1972+Henry+Allison.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505930323139810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEm_K0mzEzYdiW0MB3tNOm5SyWnhlu84gvn8RtLcXMfxv11VWMzo2AiYRGzYem4nMGx_w4_RwrDjG-UobJkAMFtuI5Wycfhno1XKL_wwbYnh0Bon-p9Bly9VGfcNDMExkYuh_Xa9AF65o/s320/1972+Henry+Allison.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 224px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#73 Henry Allison</span> - Allison was the Eagles' 2nd-round pick in the 1971 draft, and was generally a bust. He played all of 1971 and part of 1972 with the Eagles, then was with the Cardinals from 1975-77.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GedZ8sN6HMjSDvOpYh6gUuUToxlfISPRRqvRA9WpECK9m5Cz1iWE0D8Bjc42KzAtQxNMSBj591oWJQfoADSAZIMOHJQNwDQTsIcJ0rGOfl4_Iczpm2sFn1PClftQLwq-I9uKRjSMdck/s1600-h/1972+Tom+Dempsey.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505570612969330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1GedZ8sN6HMjSDvOpYh6gUuUToxlfISPRRqvRA9WpECK9m5Cz1iWE0D8Bjc42KzAtQxNMSBj591oWJQfoADSAZIMOHJQNwDQTsIcJ0rGOfl4_Iczpm2sFn1PClftQLwq-I9uKRjSMdck/s320/1972+Tom+Dempsey.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 224px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#175 Tom Dempsey</span> - Dempsey joined the Eagles midway through the 1971 season, and stayed through the 1974 season. He also kicked for the Saints, Rams, Oilers, and Bills in a career that lasted from 1969-1979.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zU2nxlC9SfusqGZP6EgOEjjx4jQWk_cEv8W6UcP8UPeQ_BzV9xAoKpzTAkmNWlXV4ul_Rrr-RME_EQx0es6Pg0J3d6coMqPOTm0Eb-rb_WJ2p70cpx5HoKWOn7BHlfGAVN_L7C9hbZs/s1600-h/1972+Leroy+Keyes.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505563789649922" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zU2nxlC9SfusqGZP6EgOEjjx4jQWk_cEv8W6UcP8UPeQ_BzV9xAoKpzTAkmNWlXV4ul_Rrr-RME_EQx0es6Pg0J3d6coMqPOTm0Eb-rb_WJ2p70cpx5HoKWOn7BHlfGAVN_L7C9hbZs/s320/1972+Leroy+Keyes.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 226px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#201 Leroy Keyes</span> - In 1968, the Eagles ran their record to 0-11 before foolishly winning 2 of their last 3 games, to finish at 2-12. Since this was slightly better than the Buffalo Bills' 1-12-1 record, Buffalo got the #1 draft pick (O J Simpson) and the Eagles (tied with Atlanta at 2-12) settled for the #3 pick. For some reason they chose Leroy Keyes, a running back from Purdue. (<span style="font-weight: bold;">Immediately following this pick, the Steelers chose DT Joe Greene at #4</span>, followed by the Bengals taking QB Greg Cook at #5.) For 2 seasons, Keyes was a bust at running back, then switched to strong safety in 1971, where he was marginally better. After 1972, he was shipped off to Kansas City for his final season.<br />
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Since the early 1970s, anytime I hear Leroy Keyes name mentioned, I immediately have the same 2 thoughts:<br />
1) The Eagles had Leroy KEYES, not Leroy KELLY!<br />
2) The Eagles had Leroy Keyes, not O J Simpson!<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83ZNuo5lPKv1ww9i69y5ylkMAsxRcijP2_Ph9x7Ng6Y9x2oY2utcUC7fmtY9dtCJo2vWMwF42DDqYwpU-TY7tmLmU8ycGgAissgFQ0r0SAzNQIDfCtHcmfN4A6LQMj_qaCE97OJmq6Co/s1600-h/1972+Bill+Bradley.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505560162480754" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi83ZNuo5lPKv1ww9i69y5ylkMAsxRcijP2_Ph9x7Ng6Y9x2oY2utcUC7fmtY9dtCJo2vWMwF42DDqYwpU-TY7tmLmU8ycGgAissgFQ0r0SAzNQIDfCtHcmfN4A6LQMj_qaCE97OJmq6Co/s320/1972+Bill+Bradley.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 226px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#45 Bill Bradley</span> - Bradley was the Eagles' 3rd-round pick in 1969, and was their starting free safety from 1971 to 1976. One of the Eagles' few stars on defense, he was also their punter from 1969-70 and 1972-73, and returned punts every season. He finished his career in 1977 with the Cardinals.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyJuj8kgup1Mx_iupVZzYbI-efWgoNZRDd5oabjUU9G6Xbk8FQdhnEOcRTBeJpwzGCuXfAaLJ3yuUjN_rGmCzdtILvjaEY_z1pzJjHzicRSxu3ZUxDLehphtZ6TE0UqN71tx4Cnjrhzs/s1600-h/1972+Tom+McNeill.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505559000280482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZyJuj8kgup1Mx_iupVZzYbI-efWgoNZRDd5oabjUU9G6Xbk8FQdhnEOcRTBeJpwzGCuXfAaLJ3yuUjN_rGmCzdtILvjaEY_z1pzJjHzicRSxu3ZUxDLehphtZ6TE0UqN71tx4Cnjrhzs/s320/1972+Tom+McNeill.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 224px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#314 Tom McNeill</span> - Here we see Tom in an airbrushed jersey. McNeill was the Eagles' full-time punter in 1971 and 1973, and appeared in a few games in 1972. He also punted for the Saints and Vikings from 1967-70.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33L4sI9uvKfCaaBZasYSNBOru7_9Ii8y08ZqM-tzn7SGvm1cxri9WUClk_nPUCplEtaQoi0N0qbSYduOnJz5cHlYxm1HejfnHCb-B8DSOjplJCaH11547BF3Jfebl7bRgy3z187haX6c/s1600-h/1972+Bill+Bradley+(All-Pro+-+%23286).jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446505551344795234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33L4sI9uvKfCaaBZasYSNBOru7_9Ii8y08ZqM-tzn7SGvm1cxri9WUClk_nPUCplEtaQoi0N0qbSYduOnJz5cHlYxm1HejfnHCb-B8DSOjplJCaH11547BF3Jfebl7bRgy3z187haX6c/s320/1972+Bill+Bradley+(All-Pro+-+%23286).jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 234px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#286 Bill Bradley All-Pro</span> - Here is an All-Pro card for the Eagles. Each team's All-Pro cards were issued as part of the rare 3rd series.<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2011/01/philadelphia-eagles.html">1967</a> and <a href="http://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2011/11/philadelphia-eagles.html">1971</a> Eagles.<br />
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Coming March 20th: Cleveland Browns<br />
.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-43156644747959423642010-02-21T11:58:00.015-05:002010-04-22T20:55:27.431-04:00Cincinnati BengalsThe Bengals' cards are the blandest batch of cards from this set, and probably of all the football sets I have. White jerseys, white backgrounds, white letters in the team name. Bleh! I can't even stand looking at them.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEK2BGOLOIoFlcvb6x_te8NrC3KX8YNnyOzX8kJC14Xl6Ok3z6xoXKbYUdir6LxRxroTkjajq_VUU0Do7HHMxmR37afsmE4dYOd79E5UIkgUTp_hWA42L-0GRYeBXRNRnPlCi4Y2eMA0/s1600-h/1972+Virgil+Carter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEK2BGOLOIoFlcvb6x_te8NrC3KX8YNnyOzX8kJC14Xl6Ok3z6xoXKbYUdir6LxRxroTkjajq_VUU0Do7HHMxmR37afsmE4dYOd79E5UIkgUTp_hWA42L-0GRYeBXRNRnPlCi4Y2eMA0/s320/1972+Virgil+Carter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742689708589426" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#49 Virgil Carter</span> - After 2 seasons with the Bears, Carter was acquired by the Bengals in 1970, and was the starting QB for 1970 and 1971. He pretty much was just keeping the position warm between <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/04/cincinnati-bengals.html">rookie sensation Greg Cook</a>'s 1969 season and when Ken Anderson took over in his sophomore season (1972).<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAofysXTW4hGqX6TzbjA_y_vHHq2inQ65cQ5s72VTfv29_K6bZA2t4uNe9Y06nUaJhAQOMGfD90EJQOWKfjMqMzDOWlAozJpefzdCidxjW7DCIRanSBRsAk557C_JhHNTIUX7WROWo4U/s1600-h/1972+Paul+Robinson.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKAofysXTW4hGqX6TzbjA_y_vHHq2inQ65cQ5s72VTfv29_K6bZA2t4uNe9Y06nUaJhAQOMGfD90EJQOWKfjMqMzDOWlAozJpefzdCidxjW7DCIRanSBRsAk557C_JhHNTIUX7WROWo4U/s320/1972+Paul+Robinson.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742681790576434" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#219 Paul Robinson</span> - Paul was the Bengals' 3rd-round pick in their inaugural 1968 season, and led the AFL that year in rushing yards (1023), attempts (238), and TDs (8). After his rookie year, he settled back into obscurity. After 4 games in 1972, he left the Bengals for the Oilers, finishing up with Houston in 1974.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPZdBPVeT5nRWGqSjeMqk4U73Dc7Kz8-ouaQC1M5y4DUM1hYEyrO6BePrPdpHZ9KBKDM3wJ4yDUp6XWpDkMFoz0YMxT3HmM9An778nxSi64NtxS_HT-8T7JKN3TURZLYzfmMPy4VGrzs/s1600-h/1972+Fred+Willis.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUPZdBPVeT5nRWGqSjeMqk4U73Dc7Kz8-ouaQC1M5y4DUM1hYEyrO6BePrPdpHZ9KBKDM3wJ4yDUp6XWpDkMFoz0YMxT3HmM9An778nxSi64NtxS_HT-8T7JKN3TURZLYzfmMPy4VGrzs/s320/1972+Fred+Willis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742672765533426" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#99 Fred Willis</span> - This fullback was the Bengals' 4th-round pick in 1971. I guess the Oilers really liked Paul Robinson, because 1 week after acquiring him, they also picked up Fred Willis from the Bengals. He played for the Oilers until retiring after the 1976 season.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7SQDQbit0icIH9b_KqTh1eSKxIlhAzuO1ILoPNkS-imO_bSOJgCe_zeDTm1dN2f60dUPkXa03n81YHPLyQ_B4NuMDe7xKNmWXiwYi6vk507eV5ZSeuvTgHkfruOyU0n5QYKDdNc_6wM/s1600-h/1972+Chip+Myers.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim7SQDQbit0icIH9b_KqTh1eSKxIlhAzuO1ILoPNkS-imO_bSOJgCe_zeDTm1dN2f60dUPkXa03n81YHPLyQ_B4NuMDe7xKNmWXiwYi6vk507eV5ZSeuvTgHkfruOyU0n5QYKDdNc_6wM/s320/1972+Chip+Myers.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742667813535826" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#17 Chip Myers</span> - Myers was a rookie with the 49ers in 1967, then played for the Bengals from 1969 to 1976. He made the Pro Bowl in 1972.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz1OcNOhgo9aO-cWVmIQdgTPsmLyEhSHD0qVSVr4UN6YTplbgGiC1Es4VWBsN6f_voI6iqrsc5h7Xhnsv6luZsVDJ5jsb_hnXgxnyJCq9aDX4h1P-zR8tuCejT2pfaDIDgVojvnMlXZo/s1600-h/1972+Bob+Trumpy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNz1OcNOhgo9aO-cWVmIQdgTPsmLyEhSHD0qVSVr4UN6YTplbgGiC1Es4VWBsN6f_voI6iqrsc5h7Xhnsv6luZsVDJ5jsb_hnXgxnyJCq9aDX4h1P-zR8tuCejT2pfaDIDgVojvnMlXZo/s320/1972+Bob+Trumpy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742665740119698" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#179 Bob Trumpy</span> - Bob was a 12th-round pick in the Bengals' 1st season of 1968, and played his entire career (1968-77) with Cincinnati.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0lD-LeGw02bVe3p9awwULIZBFmLy1gRD7auO8CjzGFs5tJECP1Id35Ni_bh29N9PnPGmaNDygqeuwaTVft0SslhyphenhyphenzVzh_G9zaXZWpYe3456Q0FxkMApRYOACsB1RrA_FWVSqm9zdJ_Q/s1600-h/1972+Horst+Muhlmann.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD0lD-LeGw02bVe3p9awwULIZBFmLy1gRD7auO8CjzGFs5tJECP1Id35Ni_bh29N9PnPGmaNDygqeuwaTVft0SslhyphenhyphenzVzh_G9zaXZWpYe3456Q0FxkMApRYOACsB1RrA_FWVSqm9zdJ_Q/s320/1972+Horst+Muhlmann.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742458800063378" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#328 Horst Muhlmann</span> - Horst was signed by the Bengals in 1969 (at age 29). After 6 seasons in Cincinnati, he played his final 3 seasons (1975-77) with the Eagles.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmjeV5MkPw2h5s3re-2tLMK8URupqXnZoNPaQ8cferiYJ1Z_A3hxrLcpgC6xbt6ylfL7yLQHUBI2oW7Z-Nxdnzx4DFS_B9hjNtctQjrNES-lPte7zh_QZ0A4-JPmRS4sPPD7lbMxCZ8Y/s1600-h/1972+Mike+Reid.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnmjeV5MkPw2h5s3re-2tLMK8URupqXnZoNPaQ8cferiYJ1Z_A3hxrLcpgC6xbt6ylfL7yLQHUBI2oW7Z-Nxdnzx4DFS_B9hjNtctQjrNES-lPte7zh_QZ0A4-JPmRS4sPPD7lbMxCZ8Y/s320/1972+Mike+Reid.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742450578167714" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#67 Mike Reid</span> - Mike was the Bengals' #1 pick (7th overall) in 1970. He had a relatively short career (1970-74), all with Cincinnati. He retired after the 1974 season to pursue <a href="http://articles.latimes.com/2009/dec/07/sports/la-sp-crowe7-2009dec07">a career as a country music songwriter and performer</a>.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtoyhdQ8Xu9Gsl1NObE7Oc48vfb5XvYz4IFwlHX6ZVLzMumyGzsO-7E6r0dG2gdKLRjC5kcwmxmyUEj82OtEEsgHQlFdMfoDrnskwIFqxgnRKeFUc-7cXmNxkEW_sJve9Q2IkCZgeetQ/s1600-h/1972+Al+Beauchamp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDtoyhdQ8Xu9Gsl1NObE7Oc48vfb5XvYz4IFwlHX6ZVLzMumyGzsO-7E6r0dG2gdKLRjC5kcwmxmyUEj82OtEEsgHQlFdMfoDrnskwIFqxgnRKeFUc-7cXmNxkEW_sJve9Q2IkCZgeetQ/s320/1972+Al+Beauchamp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742443524581890" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#153 Al Beauchamp</span> - Al was the 5th-round pick for the Bengals in 1968, and was their starting left linebacker for 8 seasons. He finished his career in 1976 with the Cardinals.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZZI_yh1UtA1zSmbQZOyxRiIx0hsuHz8I97fWdJLjtkF1UiQ_g2_TZIBTAy5YpveVzbEhUBb2hnOJQkzpP7INBgZTFmWvUnATRsFJ767TKLsZ8_K1JpPTCZZJENaF36kte_C07-1zyXQ/s1600-h/1972+Lemar+Parrish.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHZZI_yh1UtA1zSmbQZOyxRiIx0hsuHz8I97fWdJLjtkF1UiQ_g2_TZIBTAy5YpveVzbEhUBb2hnOJQkzpP7INBgZTFmWvUnATRsFJ767TKLsZ8_K1JpPTCZZJENaF36kte_C07-1zyXQ/s320/1972+Lemar+Parrish.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742442671258882" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#307 Lemar Parrish</span> - Parrish was drafted by the Bengals in 1970, and started almost every game at left cornerback for 8 seasons. In 1978 he was traded to the Redskins. After 4 seasons in Washington, he finished his career in 1982 with the Buffalo Bills.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl3IuhO5suKzQtYCClCAoUoTTbZpqKhkIUuoyB7_RMiuOyJdGPq-A2C_eomCDvAgOhRgkClJaGNEQRiH_txTeEpt2ANU-wM4jVYz2ujzmQOJf2d6PjwIWqWD_2gPg2eOoxv0ZEAlNL_o/s1600-h/1972+Dave+Lewis.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl3IuhO5suKzQtYCClCAoUoTTbZpqKhkIUuoyB7_RMiuOyJdGPq-A2C_eomCDvAgOhRgkClJaGNEQRiH_txTeEpt2ANU-wM4jVYz2ujzmQOJf2d6PjwIWqWD_2gPg2eOoxv0ZEAlNL_o/s320/1972+Dave+Lewis.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440742434110788962" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#237 Dave Lewis</span> - Dave was the Bengals' punter from 1970 to 1973. In his first 2 seasons, he was also the 3rd-string quarterback.<br /><br /><br />Also check out the <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/04/cincinnati-bengals.html">1968 Bengals</a>.<br /><br /><br />Coming March 6th: Philadelphia Eagles<br />.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-50725143490402506832010-02-07T12:17:00.023-05:002010-05-05T14:08:02.736-04:00New Orleans Saints<span style="font-style:italic;">I was going to post the Philadelphia Eagles' cards this weekend, but I'm going to post the Saints instead, since this is Super Bowl Sunday. Some (including me) would argue that the choke-artist Eagles have no business being mentioned during Super Bowl week anyway.</span><br /><br /><br />Here are the 1972 New Orleans Saints cards. Overall, the talent level here is much improved over the employees featured in the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-orleans-saints.html">1967 set</a>. Still, Topps has made some puzzling choices here. Two quarterbacks but only three defensive players? Two offensive linemen but no running backs? At least we have Archie Manning's rookie card.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxW_G9LLGtEObMBZDjb19By0QogiT2Wi-dsNWHA8KAPifYsMYpzlDYG9PIbUH-Lr6WGUd83hjacOOSMfXh2pnx7haBhiJQ5R7jv-tzcEdlDlWAn6Sz2jemtKrglDwo23We8mYm1Q9VFA/s1600-h/1972+Archie+Manning.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvxW_G9LLGtEObMBZDjb19By0QogiT2Wi-dsNWHA8KAPifYsMYpzlDYG9PIbUH-Lr6WGUd83hjacOOSMfXh2pnx7haBhiJQ5R7jv-tzcEdlDlWAn6Sz2jemtKrglDwo23We8mYm1Q9VFA/s320/1972+Archie+Manning.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435552336366218914" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#55 Archie Manning</span> - Manning was the Saints' #1 pick in the 1971 draft (2nd overall, after Jim Plunkett). After using veteran Bill Kilmer in their first 4 seasons, the Saints were rebuilding with a top, young QB. Unfortunately, that rebuilding process would outlive Manning's career (and then some!) Manning would play 10 full seasons with the Saints (missing 1976 with a broken arm). In 1982 he played for the Saints and Oilers, and in 1983 the Oilers and Vikings, before finishing his career in 1984 with the Vikings.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98Jhkwy9b2Wvwo9BMBk1ANO_UOR2DtkRZbTAYCfGS0-Sbe7XKEytiDelJIr1T-W8ZsVYsW4PmrglE3vF8edKYU2B7TZF_R3bsDtGEfLvhFG5gn5-ey309l2r3_HSJ-eQzztHvCU-qv9Q/s1600-h/1972+Edd+Hargett.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98Jhkwy9b2Wvwo9BMBk1ANO_UOR2DtkRZbTAYCfGS0-Sbe7XKEytiDelJIr1T-W8ZsVYsW4PmrglE3vF8edKYU2B7TZF_R3bsDtGEfLvhFG5gn5-ey309l2r3_HSJ-eQzztHvCU-qv9Q/s320/1972+Edd+Hargett.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435552330192796082" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#191 Edd Hargett</span> - Hargett had a 5-year career as a backup QB with the Saints (1969-72) and Houston Oilers (1973). He started 3 games in 1970 (Bill Kilmer's last season) and started 4 games in 1971 (Archie Manning's first season). Other than that, it was all mop-up duty for him.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKyjnIB67P4_5i7zya54-zntS73gSYUJMwwKgMiZrHs4UHZrT2iZdecpmy0_FQG68tXAs5v8WCuHOaPlYJLZO3jd9P3pQFsimoTMqrxQO_0KmSKtb8RjVPIGDDdY-CoU-RdxpA3IlvoU/s1600-h/1972+Dan+Abramowicz.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXKyjnIB67P4_5i7zya54-zntS73gSYUJMwwKgMiZrHs4UHZrT2iZdecpmy0_FQG68tXAs5v8WCuHOaPlYJLZO3jd9P3pQFsimoTMqrxQO_0KmSKtb8RjVPIGDDdY-CoU-RdxpA3IlvoU/s320/1972+Dan+Abramowicz.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435552326944549426" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#213 Danny Abramowicz</span> - What a find this guy was! A 17th-round pick by the Saints in 1967, Danny played 6 full seasons with the Saints, plus the first 2 games of 1973. In 1969, his 73 receptions were the most in the NFL. He played the last 12 games of 1973, and all of 1974 with the 49ers.<br /> <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cDp0j3lOl9VyLq8VQ7e_PNW11Kc0ozNj7N7jz8bAy719-vojeEe185WXWNWMRgPi8aBaevwE_F8rDovf_s9pPHDcZazWRaVlhxOm9mLa5GMI5mioVMI6EqdJZA9qVf4QhoDYnMPpZG0/s1600-h/1972+Dave+Parks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7cDp0j3lOl9VyLq8VQ7e_PNW11Kc0ozNj7N7jz8bAy719-vojeEe185WXWNWMRgPi8aBaevwE_F8rDovf_s9pPHDcZazWRaVlhxOm9mLa5GMI5mioVMI6EqdJZA9qVf4QhoDYnMPpZG0/s320/1972+Dave+Parks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435552173063545202" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#14 Dave Parks</span> - Dave was the 1st overall pick in the 1964 draft (by the 49ers). He played split end for 4 seasons in San Francisco, and his 80 receptions and 1344 receiving yards were both tops in the NFL in 1965. Parks came to the Saints in 1968, and switched to tight end during the 1969 season. His final season (1973) was with the Houston Oilers.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXV3gu7cAMYtvb7tL0_t6JLBeP2_OcIQp1NXDJ70LVkO39XWhpfB5FceDtCRyKgu4_HWCib6dugkph_vvfmLsHWl_kV65Gw8Z2yAPXF9PrnBGFZQQ5SIV0Kk9sepyMUYgbzxPjb-Ju9o/s1600-h/1972+Jake+Kupp.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTXV3gu7cAMYtvb7tL0_t6JLBeP2_OcIQp1NXDJ70LVkO39XWhpfB5FceDtCRyKgu4_HWCib6dugkph_vvfmLsHWl_kV65Gw8Z2yAPXF9PrnBGFZQQ5SIV0Kk9sepyMUYgbzxPjb-Ju9o/s320/1972+Jake+Kupp.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435552168895073746" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#164 Jake Kupp</span> - Kupp was one of the Saints' original expansion draft picks in 1967. He held down the Saints' starting left guard spot for most of his time in New Orleans (1967-75). He also played with the Cowboys (1964-65) and the Redskins (1966).<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HzkOvVfoGUccgIvhcfJ7k0mgHLkzNFdwd96D5Zv9TTIfrl-G9-yuDhEi3NdqumjhPsxBKnEjpaImYq8D2k-1_8jSyF5q3N_4nq5dn2-kTwmHHW0_BCLv29rKv5-nDt5yJ9wETlV_vlY/s1600-h/1972+Glen+Ray+Hines.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HzkOvVfoGUccgIvhcfJ7k0mgHLkzNFdwd96D5Zv9TTIfrl-G9-yuDhEi3NdqumjhPsxBKnEjpaImYq8D2k-1_8jSyF5q3N_4nq5dn2-kTwmHHW0_BCLv29rKv5-nDt5yJ9wETlV_vlY/s320/1972+Glen+Ray+Hines.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435552160886392882" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#242 Glen Ray Hines</span> - Hines was a starting right tackle in each of his 8 seasons, with the Oilers (1966-70), Saints (1971-72), and Steelers (1973).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNX4JTMyDP9Ib5gWGfWho5e19L2dyA7yZhCFk4cA96ATPErF3dnNIjsXR2ZmP10Nl1oy_0qgmNuatGdO4Fespf0OJbo2nwCtQMdq74mZWtLu7NQxnqmj9Jb6kfUxVtTQDJTyVryktw6k/s1600-h/1972+Charlie+Durkee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNX4JTMyDP9Ib5gWGfWho5e19L2dyA7yZhCFk4cA96ATPErF3dnNIjsXR2ZmP10Nl1oy_0qgmNuatGdO4Fespf0OJbo2nwCtQMdq74mZWtLu7NQxnqmj9Jb6kfUxVtTQDJTyVryktw6k/s320/1972+Charlie+Durkee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435552159345626226" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#34 Charlie Durkee</span> - Charlie had a short NFL career. He was on the Cowboys' roster in 1966 but did not play. He kicked for the Saints in 1967-68, and 197<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span>1-72, but was not in the NFL during 1969-70.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvqSbJnkDKaoYYEjAFRda2dxpshGBULvJwc4Ks0kFjbtF9qvdtxdl4HLK5f7EVMAeTQQhIstKyumcavcMut872Q2KtV4du5F9Vkf8VH4qYTtN4-BqlD3fvWp34-wTnRkorXsDvxQ8NW8/s1600-h/1972+Richard+Neal.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEvqSbJnkDKaoYYEjAFRda2dxpshGBULvJwc4Ks0kFjbtF9qvdtxdl4HLK5f7EVMAeTQQhIstKyumcavcMut872Q2KtV4du5F9Vkf8VH4qYTtN4-BqlD3fvWp34-wTnRkorXsDvxQ8NW8/s320/1972+Richard+Neal.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5435552151767447538" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#87 Richard Neal</span> - The Saints' 2nd-round pick in 1969, Neal played 4 seasons at left defensive end. Richard played for the Jets from 1973-77 before returning to the Saints in 1978, his final season.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwSF69uHRg28nPOoCzDbAQNQE78U4azWKkMpxjN2o0se4JezhQDg-zmT8UEh_HTIM7Yi-1tiYWts5vneBLj7UF_2olJjd5EBuokpvvVfAQNtBDZ4RzC9vWxTJ3mxvOU151KjnKKVeJ08/s1600-h/1972+Delles+Howell.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpwSF69uHRg28nPOoCzDbAQNQE78U4azWKkMpxjN2o0se4JezhQDg-zmT8UEh_HTIM7Yi-1tiYWts5vneBLj7UF_2olJjd5EBuokpvvVfAQNtBDZ4RzC9vWxTJ3mxvOU151KjnKKVeJ08/s320/1972+Delles+Howell.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440704290756460514" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#321 Delles Howell</span> - Howell was the Saints' 4th-round pick in 1970. He was the team's starting right cornerback for 3 seasons, before moving to the Jets for his final 3 seasons (1973-75).<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkpPYXbsYZijituw00LK3M-3aRoiq4dqPbilKcBf3XvPQuswhog49KRWjG5MCh8uP04oeh01mRbqDUVWc066B02BC4XyNC9ISGBDpsyJFbdOuKWp-fCcg7NvUQC4vntLWWKXfe02MrW4/s1600-h/1972+Hugo+Hollas.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihkpPYXbsYZijituw00LK3M-3aRoiq4dqPbilKcBf3XvPQuswhog49KRWjG5MCh8uP04oeh01mRbqDUVWc066B02BC4XyNC9ISGBDpsyJFbdOuKWp-fCcg7NvUQC4vntLWWKXfe02MrW4/s320/1972+Hugo+Hollas.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440704283543978018" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#296 Hugo Hollas</span> - Hollas was the Saints' starting strong safety for 3 seasons (1970-72). He missed the 1973 season, then finished his career with the 49ers in 1974.<br /><br /><br />Also check out the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/02/new-orleans-saints.html">1967</a> and <a href="http://1971fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-orleans-saints.html">1971 Saints</a>.<br /><br /><br />Coming Feb 20th: Cincinnati Bengals<br />.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-27395442211888632492010-01-24T23:05:00.016-05:002010-05-04T23:07:38.596-04:00Houston Oilers1972 was not a good time for the Houston Oilers. After finishing 4-9-1 in 1971, they dropped to 1-13 in 1972, their only win coming against the Jets in week 3. They would repeat their 1-13 performance in 1973.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4lJeVToHJo7Mwsq0vV0NgKjXPY0Ak_YJYtG2Ci54Zk9nJ4fBVmla_FIjTs8GT4W48KD2bO5kWIb2Gs04DerdbjbFF9ggewSyFwFmntKm-rVjY4uuZmHBls97vTLtoRdcPJ58Jmi7zkU/s1600-h/1972+Dan+Pastorini.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH4lJeVToHJo7Mwsq0vV0NgKjXPY0Ak_YJYtG2Ci54Zk9nJ4fBVmla_FIjTs8GT4W48KD2bO5kWIb2Gs04DerdbjbFF9ggewSyFwFmntKm-rVjY4uuZmHBls97vTLtoRdcPJ58Jmi7zkU/s320/1972+Dan+Pastorini.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430524126470355938" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#156 Dan Pastorini</span> - Pastorini was the Oilers' #1 pick (3rd overall) in the 1971 draft. Other quarterbacks drafted in 1971 were Jim Plunkett (#1 overall), Archie Manning (#2 overall), Lynn Dickey (the Oilers' 3rd-round pick), Ken Anderson, and Joe Theismann (drafted by Miami, but played in the CFL). Pastorini also punted for the Oilers. After 9 seasons with the Oilers, Dan would play 1 season each with the Raiders, Rams, and Eagles.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAzZNgyskJu-_Gg0UJ1Qk0ncdOL_BEIDWnzVwQB6tr-YtPZOg0fqpf-YfLUeF1h_TAuNhOKCqCKBGrSNWurUrKEWeH355637e0a4TLtaqKCcvsozORdzuy4ZZ5MZ9am7Bq0TFQPnp7aw/s1600-h/1972+Robert+Holmes.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOAzZNgyskJu-_Gg0UJ1Qk0ncdOL_BEIDWnzVwQB6tr-YtPZOg0fqpf-YfLUeF1h_TAuNhOKCqCKBGrSNWurUrKEWeH355637e0a4TLtaqKCcvsozORdzuy4ZZ5MZ9am7Bq0TFQPnp7aw/s320/1972+Robert+Holmes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430524120609310626" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#103 Robert Holmes</span> - Holmes played 3 1/2 seasons with the Chiefs before coming to Houston in mid-1971. After the 1972 season, he would move on to the Chargers, before returning for a final season with the Oilers in 1975.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUyegCJ2sqRwH6bBtjYRyboQqZqbuwtYp4PjnNMnDhPmQec9fLb3w2FC3LhhkrzwRNKHX3zpFCRh0DI6bDlO1QBJdqE2TcXSmx1lxDOz-d9WqLOWQYORyexB7CXA4f2tJI_xtLIumX9zY/s1600-h/1972+Ken+Burrough.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUyegCJ2sqRwH6bBtjYRyboQqZqbuwtYp4PjnNMnDhPmQec9fLb3w2FC3LhhkrzwRNKHX3zpFCRh0DI6bDlO1QBJdqE2TcXSmx1lxDOz-d9WqLOWQYORyexB7CXA4f2tJI_xtLIumX9zY/s320/1972+Ken+Burrough.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430524118950433298" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#26 Ken Burrough</span> - After his rookie season with the Saints in 1970, Burrough played 11 seasons with the Oilers, and led the league in receiving yards (1063) in 1975. He's one of 2 players to wear double-zero back in the day (Oakland's Jim Otto was the other).<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJo9f16j2wnCXyTvEI77XmXDbht_uiSvWuLuyc3GND02UcP49eMONXfddFhOwxEK5zgPxIJqDXfNsMhMrtniQROL_bAXSWsa39k2bKQbRMqPVjRwrAyo3YCBCOtYhHU0lkU7n8kPZCBM/s1600-h/1972+Charlie+Joiner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqJo9f16j2wnCXyTvEI77XmXDbht_uiSvWuLuyc3GND02UcP49eMONXfddFhOwxEK5zgPxIJqDXfNsMhMrtniQROL_bAXSWsa39k2bKQbRMqPVjRwrAyo3YCBCOtYhHU0lkU7n8kPZCBM/s320/1972+Charlie+Joiner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430523950141254594" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#244 Charlie Joiner</span> - The Oilers' other starting wide receiver was their 4th pick in the 1969 draft. Midway through the 1972 season he was dealt to the Bengals. Charlie did his real damage as a member of the San Diego Chargers from 1976 to 1986.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BUmHPZpM3rEkwIsHT4oJJ-u3KR7wdMbHi8djN6VRLrnlzi9S71OQPwKKF2CRG3H8yfWvlHeeC0QrwUdOcBhQ9u25pSj4WSfPCrUELkFxWPksKJqC2z7hVJov-ndRB0uhhfiaYbHcZOY/s1600-h/1972+Jim+Beirne.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5BUmHPZpM3rEkwIsHT4oJJ-u3KR7wdMbHi8djN6VRLrnlzi9S71OQPwKKF2CRG3H8yfWvlHeeC0QrwUdOcBhQ9u25pSj4WSfPCrUELkFxWPksKJqC2z7hVJov-ndRB0uhhfiaYbHcZOY/s320/1972+Jim+Beirne.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440715970373597394" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#313 Jim Beirne</span> - Three wide receivers with football cards? That <span style="font-style:italic;">is</span> a luxury! Beirne was a 4th-round pick in 1968, and except for 1974 with the Chargers, he played his entire career (1968-76) with the Oilers.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEn2nr14LMhpwhrTZfko1ejT5wSjJdVnvnlVR5v-H1-WQ01WXw6BJ6T6F9gPDuaFRBUikP-RNAArYOEBdw4XSEIWWIcxllMnA170ji78nT31SF50gB7fJXulo_VwndUyot9EEWjuWH7gE/s1600-h/1972+Bobby+Maples.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEn2nr14LMhpwhrTZfko1ejT5wSjJdVnvnlVR5v-H1-WQ01WXw6BJ6T6F9gPDuaFRBUikP-RNAArYOEBdw4XSEIWWIcxllMnA170ji78nT31SF50gB7fJXulo_VwndUyot9EEWjuWH7gE/s320/1972+Bobby+Maples.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430523946827668322" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#52 Bobby Maples</span> - Bobby was drafted by the Oilers in 1965. After playing outside linebacker in his rookie season, he switched to center in 1966.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_khg3PpiX7zpszdMTtk6766J0H91NkLV1R3UrQE0_lYmITG95MNnv-KIsJVYzQuzBg_Zam7L9By6OwSZTHPo2giFZD0qhk3gvb5336kh5gWQL4YGn_EsMxWHxw0sUYg_tMdt2hYLsLRg/s1600-h/1972+Garland+Boyette.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_khg3PpiX7zpszdMTtk6766J0H91NkLV1R3UrQE0_lYmITG95MNnv-KIsJVYzQuzBg_Zam7L9By6OwSZTHPo2giFZD0qhk3gvb5336kh5gWQL4YGn_EsMxWHxw0sUYg_tMdt2hYLsLRg/s320/1972+Garland+Boyette.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430523946266705490" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#202 Garland Boyette</span> - Boyette played 2 seasons with the Cardinals and 2 seasons with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes before coming to the Oilers in 1966. After playing defensive end in 1966, he switched to middle linebacker in 1967, and finished his career with the Oilers in 1972.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhv4TjNdtzF9A9eBrR20rnCPNnb138oGyhvvy77ug07Gmn-Q_98H6r4KZ7x5h7j7jH5HXlQ5xoXaUXq1HrUL64nbWbBzfcupWxOGHuGHNT6421DKoPGByo8QiC1xgjh21UhJ8KMh8ocQ/s1600-h/1972+Ken+Houston.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhv4TjNdtzF9A9eBrR20rnCPNnb138oGyhvvy77ug07Gmn-Q_98H6r4KZ7x5h7j7jH5HXlQ5xoXaUXq1HrUL64nbWbBzfcupWxOGHuGHNT6421DKoPGByo8QiC1xgjh21UhJ8KMh8ocQ/s320/1972+Ken+Houston.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430523935775582786" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#78 Ken Houston</span> - One of the best safeties in NFL history, Houston played strong safety for the Oilers (1967-72) and the Redskins (1973-80). He was a 12-time Pro Bowler, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97wrxQ1m8LihB_hIhvsBhko6Fg7HWhqP2cATBsqmSUMbtZQCFsFnpL7N0yvfexDdb4XaFhbW3rMT05mc1HEOPp_kJzkdrrC3Mt4seJCrjjnmoJ8UzHu3nmMgc-oCfvRJjNFLEEz_TVgk/s1600-h/1972+John+Charles.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97wrxQ1m8LihB_hIhvsBhko6Fg7HWhqP2cATBsqmSUMbtZQCFsFnpL7N0yvfexDdb4XaFhbW3rMT05mc1HEOPp_kJzkdrrC3Mt4seJCrjjnmoJ8UzHu3nmMgc-oCfvRJjNFLEEz_TVgk/s320/1972+John+Charles.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430523931016636066" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#176 John Charles</span> - John played for the AFL's Boston Patriots from 1967-69, then spent one season with the Vikings before joining the Oilers in 1971. He was their starting free safety in 1971 and 1972, then spent his final 2 seasons as a backup.<br /><br /><br />Also check out the <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/05/houston-oilers.html">1968 Oilers</a>.<br /><br /><br />Next time: Philadelphia Eagles<br />.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-89350862251613871722010-01-09T20:05:00.022-05:002014-06-08T00:30:46.295-04:00Washington RedskinsHere are the Washington Redskins cards for 1972. I like these early 1970s' jerseys much better than the dark red jerseys of the 1960s. They incorporate the yellow arm stripes also used by the Packers and Steelers.<br />
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When George Allen took over as head coach in 1971, he brought in a pile of veterans, many from the Rams (his former team). This strategy worked, because the Redskins went from 6-8 (4th in NFC East) in 1970 to the Super Bowl in 1972.<br />
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Except for Jurgensen, Brown, Taylor, Knight, and Fischer, all of these players joined the Redskins in 1971.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gYjy0EQIlyQY2hCL2VTbsLOTaKCEjY8VB_SaRM5EWwqfEEuJcQMBm66WonWsLy_WyE_X0nsUI-JJ8coG4QX0kVYkZaZF9jCvdUyLWWG9Qk1y75cCYHJ0Wb_vWZ1c4f0Vi1lek5G76cs/s1600-h/1972+Bill+Kilmer.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4gYjy0EQIlyQY2hCL2VTbsLOTaKCEjY8VB_SaRM5EWwqfEEuJcQMBm66WonWsLy_WyE_X0nsUI-JJ8coG4QX0kVYkZaZF9jCvdUyLWWG9Qk1y75cCYHJ0Wb_vWZ1c4f0Vi1lek5G76cs/s320/1972+Bill+Kilmer.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424911794470557330" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 226px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#18 Bill Kilmer</span> - A rookie in 1961, Kilmer was with the 49ers for 6 seasons, backing up John Brodie. During his rookie season, he was mostly used as a running back. He also missed the 1963 and 1965 seasons due to injuries. The Saints selected him in the 1967 expansion draft, and he became their starting QB for 4 seasons before joining the Redskins in 1971.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6I11z6KP6Rk6JQE3wqGDFpv1shbToJK6WjjQqgGp7gI-k8zYsQEB1thH_k8i_tQaZ8D_4Jpo0N_byHz3fXlJ_lH2TRRceK3ZdgiKFMSjUcj2Ytt1QiNRIblm1z-AmC_sQRJrcpEBMCrg/s1600-h/1972+Larry+Brown.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6I11z6KP6Rk6JQE3wqGDFpv1shbToJK6WjjQqgGp7gI-k8zYsQEB1thH_k8i_tQaZ8D_4Jpo0N_byHz3fXlJ_lH2TRRceK3ZdgiKFMSjUcj2Ytt1QiNRIblm1z-AmC_sQRJrcpEBMCrg/s320/1972+Larry+Brown.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424911788918058418" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 225px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#95 Larry Brown</span> - Brown played his entire career (1969-76) with the Redskins, and was one of the NFL's top backs during his first 5 seasons.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7VCdRN8aZukdy072VGU0ufEmGP8eGTHNWhNkTNXCyuomRGq2Tz7Q32ETXYIRL9Boy9KP3LZ8HxoVEipPOi_oUPZYXT4X0lOIYg8IdCqASLuSIdBze-tAL9X0XxQEl3XJGyvm33G7QzY/s1600-h/1972+Charley+Taylor.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM7VCdRN8aZukdy072VGU0ufEmGP8eGTHNWhNkTNXCyuomRGq2Tz7Q32ETXYIRL9Boy9KP3LZ8HxoVEipPOi_oUPZYXT4X0lOIYg8IdCqASLuSIdBze-tAL9X0XxQEl3XJGyvm33G7QzY/s320/1972+Charley+Taylor.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440712237945851938" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 225px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#334 Charley Taylor</span> - Taylor was the Redskins' #1 pick (3rd overall) in 1964. He played his entire career (1964-77) with the Redskins. A halfback for his first 2 seasons, he switched to split end in 1966 and led the NFL in receptions that year (72) and also in 1967 (70). An 8-time Pro Bowler, he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1984.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3_vXQEqJqaXuOhInnzHK4VkZrqOO-0-jPjrjTuCuEZ_kWMy9f-b9JM2TNCUYxr-E4I_s1sTfGtd6bEuxtCXT6uw1HJvRF_QJ_EXoVSap9iypR66HvvTJJ9R3uiuTkTDGWPYhWydNCKQ/s1600-h/1972+Roy+Jefferson.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu3_vXQEqJqaXuOhInnzHK4VkZrqOO-0-jPjrjTuCuEZ_kWMy9f-b9JM2TNCUYxr-E4I_s1sTfGtd6bEuxtCXT6uw1HJvRF_QJ_EXoVSap9iypR66HvvTJJ9R3uiuTkTDGWPYhWydNCKQ/s320/1972+Roy+Jefferson.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424911783196833874" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 227px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#142 Roy Jefferson</span> - Roy played 5 seasons with the Steelers (1965-69) before moving to the Colts for 1 season. He joined the Redskins in 1971, and finished his career there in 1976. Back in the day, I thought these yellow helmets were either the Redskins' "practice" or "away" helmets, but it's probably just Topps' lack of a license. Still, it seems too good to be an airbrush job. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnhUcGCd6dvkY_ISMH9yRzJCUqr9iydHD4XiGLRGDxYogNH55YJ1PneDUTGtjXDBYM1WaSuaWgGnr2xKU_185mF61B9T84aYE6RPIN8ZJPFoTxAEQFd7_E146LTMlBvPh-d1NfhY8eZQ/s1600-h/1972+Curt+Knight.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpnhUcGCd6dvkY_ISMH9yRzJCUqr9iydHD4XiGLRGDxYogNH55YJ1PneDUTGtjXDBYM1WaSuaWgGnr2xKU_185mF61B9T84aYE6RPIN8ZJPFoTxAEQFd7_E146LTMlBvPh-d1NfhY8eZQ/s320/1972+Curt+Knight.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424911374804391186" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 222px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#51 Curt Knight</span> - Curt led the league with 114 points in 1971. He had a short NFL career (1969-73, all with Washington).<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDnAxxJXQb8m3ARTtm1G4ohdFf6q-74O733lKoYOpY6Hmu1ktZwjVSYQ7QZMT8agaj_a-lrZ-aSrRrmodCQkLrBjO_wdx1gy4Olgi8Vuf_CADkg3w6CstExHG2HXwveQJDhIJFge47i4/s1600-h/1972+Verlon+Biggs.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeDnAxxJXQb8m3ARTtm1G4ohdFf6q-74O733lKoYOpY6Hmu1ktZwjVSYQ7QZMT8agaj_a-lrZ-aSrRrmodCQkLrBjO_wdx1gy4Olgi8Vuf_CADkg3w6CstExHG2HXwveQJDhIJFge47i4/s320/1972+Verlon+Biggs.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424911371651573538" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 224px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#72 Verlon Biggs</span> - Biggs was one of the 2 ends Allen acquired in 1971 to shore up the defensive line. He previously played for the Jets from 1965 to 1970, appearing in Super Bowl III. He played 4 seasons with the Redskins.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkmC3z-BrAZW44KMfqjWPs-uB8zAaie5NXsqcIsaeKIsWPAHeF3zAGB7geLJhRttKmtyo8WwpS2w3PdsKKz0r9ukZyQFEjAqaBcyH1JfnOF5ZLBGnL7QTaQ6MfeqsXHofFoC-qgXYSJ4/s1600-h/1972+Ron+McDole.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBkmC3z-BrAZW44KMfqjWPs-uB8zAaie5NXsqcIsaeKIsWPAHeF3zAGB7geLJhRttKmtyo8WwpS2w3PdsKKz0r9ukZyQFEjAqaBcyH1JfnOF5ZLBGnL7QTaQ6MfeqsXHofFoC-qgXYSJ4/s320/1972+Ron+McDole.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424911369124854770" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 225px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#168 Ron McDole</span> - McDole played for the Cardinals in 1961 and the Oilers in 1962 before settling in with the Buffalo Bills for 8 seasons (1963-70). Ron joined the Redskins in 1971 and stayed through the 1978 season. He was a fixture at left defensive end every season for the Bills and Redskins.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExZkcEdLl5LsQGZpuBrXJ7rjPaQ_RNlHYHdu_4WwtqGf_GsAHggQroR73SHmvc4T5cGKC8d3nJ3WS-xprYeFogu-Ki7TyTULKjxEQohvkgWtKqzD_9VJDCzFK0kkMaU552y6tY32wZoY/s1600-h/1972+Myron+Pottios.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgExZkcEdLl5LsQGZpuBrXJ7rjPaQ_RNlHYHdu_4WwtqGf_GsAHggQroR73SHmvc4T5cGKC8d3nJ3WS-xprYeFogu-Ki7TyTULKjxEQohvkgWtKqzD_9VJDCzFK0kkMaU552y6tY32wZoY/s320/1972+Myron+Pottios.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424911364671550706" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 225px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#243 Myron Pottios</span> - Pottios was a middle linebacker with the Steelers (1961-65) and Rams (1966-70) before joining the Redskins in 1971. He was the starter in '71 and '72, and retired following the 1973 season.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghy0bshyphenhyphenToPIFL5y5iw5y6-4D1i8wi6v7QXSpVKR02QTUZoY1VeDiVyMIQ1MOiOj43eiYdxM00PJr_Sr9lHjAAQarAQoS0Any3sGqBBfgp6uHwU_-K0FO6dw4gjIlyr8EMOlswi8mW_I0/s1600-h/1972+Jack+Pardee.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghy0bshyphenhyphenToPIFL5y5iw5y6-4D1i8wi6v7QXSpVKR02QTUZoY1VeDiVyMIQ1MOiOj43eiYdxM00PJr_Sr9lHjAAQarAQoS0Any3sGqBBfgp6uHwU_-K0FO6dw4gjIlyr8EMOlswi8mW_I0/s320/1972+Jack+Pardee.JPG" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440714958984112466" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 230px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jack Pardee</span> - Pardee was the Rams' starting left linebacker from 1957-1970, and spent his final 2 seasons as the Redskins' left linebacker. <br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjE5IaM_fnQNCqpykGtS-9iAhrFUb41UTNp8N2KrWjczmx3WrzJ6ku2zp8lJVr4PRDiC-skpz1Q85aGrIEMw22Xxm2VVAX8sbtUgrmnygCBE6h64iiXZLofxwjwRxH5DmUD1qVWBdK23c/s1600-h/1972+Pat+Fischer.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjE5IaM_fnQNCqpykGtS-9iAhrFUb41UTNp8N2KrWjczmx3WrzJ6ku2zp8lJVr4PRDiC-skpz1Q85aGrIEMw22Xxm2VVAX8sbtUgrmnygCBE6h64iiXZLofxwjwRxH5DmUD1qVWBdK23c/s320/1972+Pat+Fischer.jpg" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424911354903632466" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 223px;" /></a> <span style="font-weight: bold;">#217 Pat Fischer</span> - Pat played his first 7 seasons with the Cardinals before joining the Redskins in 1968. Excluding his final 1977 season, Fischer only missed 3 games during his Redskins tenure.<br />
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Also check out the <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2014/06/washington-redskins.html">1968</a> Redskins.<br />
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.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-36012286888699219132009-12-27T22:42:00.025-05:002013-09-30T23:38:06.532-04:00Pittsburgh SteelersHere are the 1972 Steelers. This is just before they won 4 Super Bowls in 6 years. Except for Preston Pearson, Andy Russell, and John Rowser, all these players have only 2 or 3 years of NFL experience.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDjtLxTo0qu-MJWuwoIB4b7XyRKU2zxktE8Q7QAl2eA5bQ8M4QY_wZOq0p-J_NFGOvS84T7rUb0kZOldKUPLMkntNM7NciNIyxl9P_TUNiFPsItpVScvj2lzsCDNZsM2U4hAXKw-7X1o/s1600-h/1972+Terry+Bradshaw.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDjtLxTo0qu-MJWuwoIB4b7XyRKU2zxktE8Q7QAl2eA5bQ8M4QY_wZOq0p-J_NFGOvS84T7rUb0kZOldKUPLMkntNM7NciNIyxl9P_TUNiFPsItpVScvj2lzsCDNZsM2U4hAXKw-7X1o/s320/1972+Terry+Bradshaw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420128044491850018" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#150 Terry Bradshaw</span> - The Steelers spent their #1 pick in 1970 on Bradshaw, 1 year after drafting QB Terry Hanratty. Bradshaw assumed the starting QB job as a rookie, taking over for the departed Dick Shiner. It was a few years until he led the Steelers to 4 Super Bowls. Until then, he was considered by many to be too dumb to quarterback a contending NFL team.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzuRcX_hL_OASIphEg_9MVjTO6xKWFSOg29t3wF22rmy6hUipmoYF0oVu54GFlll6i_-k-ZOe8-nRob6Lwzc7w6l86HQhVEVIWvQ9xb9BoA4WB0dh8pPJErlrCjhsYck9xl9l-iwhYbI/s1600-h/1972+John+Fuqua.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzuRcX_hL_OASIphEg_9MVjTO6xKWFSOg29t3wF22rmy6hUipmoYF0oVu54GFlll6i_-k-ZOe8-nRob6Lwzc7w6l86HQhVEVIWvQ9xb9BoA4WB0dh8pPJErlrCjhsYck9xl9l-iwhYbI/s320/1972+John+Fuqua.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420128041560409634" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#77 John "Frenchy" Fuqua </span>- Frenchy joined the Steelers in 1970, after a rookie season with the Giants. He teamed with Preston Pearson to form the Steelers' starting backfield in 1970 and 1971, and with rookie Franco Harris in 1972. In 1973 Fuqua shared a running back position with Pearson, until they were both replaced by Rocky Bleier in 1974.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioS5Wqd4RSat7aWY2YQUkE66CuX-nOHrwfFsBUBYfWprIHfAFg3XBRzd-qRzYNs7YLDnYdZXCOhQokCpP4kAPWutSd3NPq9wWm0FS9NiBuyxQjbBQ3rZ7QXkdCUzDbFzxdxrazBlXiNMw/s1600-h/1972+Preston+Pearson.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioS5Wqd4RSat7aWY2YQUkE66CuX-nOHrwfFsBUBYfWprIHfAFg3XBRzd-qRzYNs7YLDnYdZXCOhQokCpP4kAPWutSd3NPq9wWm0FS9NiBuyxQjbBQ3rZ7QXkdCUzDbFzxdxrazBlXiNMw/s320/1972+Preston+Pearson.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440707192732667378" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#306 Preston Pearson</span> - Pearson was the Colts' 12th-round pick in 1967. After 3 seasons in Baltimore, he came to the Steelers in 1970. A starter for 2 seasons, he was relegated to a part-time role when Franco Harris arrived in 1972. After 1974, he moved on to Dallas, and played 6 seasons with the Cowboys before retiring after the 1980 season.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIdboXiUZJaIx-ZWFhKvQQxAoHU0AJWNJrtnA7KRnUpfl8IRZhI6pcZUeSm8G8Me0f8RCy06Vx6UkE1Puu5Y5AIalmj9kvKxnRBbu3p22MjxbC6v1MinlQ9HMaH_QG_t8cg22ZhfiZNM/s1600-h/1972+Ronnie+Shanklin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQIdboXiUZJaIx-ZWFhKvQQxAoHU0AJWNJrtnA7KRnUpfl8IRZhI6pcZUeSm8G8Me0f8RCy06Vx6UkE1Puu5Y5AIalmj9kvKxnRBbu3p22MjxbC6v1MinlQ9HMaH_QG_t8cg22ZhfiZNM/s320/1972+Ronnie+Shanklin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420127891400097922" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#37 Ronnie Shanklin</span> - Shanklin was the Steelers' top wide receiver from his rookie season of 1970 through 1973. In 1974, he was thrown into the wide receiver mix with Frank Lewis and rookies Lynn Swann and John Stallworth. After missing the 1975 season, he wrapped up his career in 1976 with the Bears.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEMtJi71Ak6GruxIIwJt09KI3WvMvMoxOzr4TOF0tnuFdaViHIL5CMJycgfcPYx4o-6PZWFFF6JGhEXmaDgJS0GGec5AYiM0-pxLsj-7iDyECxOWJE5GBWbJBGd57VsKiczDVK3Hgn5U/s1600-h/1972+Dave+Smith.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEMtJi71Ak6GruxIIwJt09KI3WvMvMoxOzr4TOF0tnuFdaViHIL5CMJycgfcPYx4o-6PZWFFF6JGhEXmaDgJS0GGec5AYiM0-pxLsj-7iDyECxOWJE5GBWbJBGd57VsKiczDVK3Hgn5U/s320/1972+Dave+Smith.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420127884599037458" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#173 Dave Smith</span> - Like Shanklin, Smith earned a starting wide receiver spot as a rookie, but held it for only 2 seasons. In 1972, he lost his starting job to Frank Lewis, and was shipped to the Oilers in mid-season. He finished his career in 1973 with the Chiefs.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh7AIO6_ZtHzt6Xe8jiW7AISGuERBI7_bECO7o23GoP8ZQ01MTOFFsRi8zNJcjCeGrwIWUVid4VQFIojWQ_ff6e0wha6ZCz7gqutYsmtr2xo83FoEBb45qEFuK6Ylz8e5W0BirafqENU/s1600-h/1972+L+C+Greenwood.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAh7AIO6_ZtHzt6Xe8jiW7AISGuERBI7_bECO7o23GoP8ZQ01MTOFFsRi8zNJcjCeGrwIWUVid4VQFIojWQ_ff6e0wha6ZCz7gqutYsmtr2xo83FoEBb45qEFuK6Ylz8e5W0BirafqENU/s320/1972+L+C+Greenwood.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420127884830857410" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#101 L. C. Greenwood</span> - Greenwood was the starting left defensive end for Pittsburgh's "Steel Curtain". He played his entire career (1969-81) with the Steelers.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zCr9x3MSLFxvi4tJ5NxwMD8LN49mO7B_kVjzHsdLVTuTZtsFFr6xjDWlTdAyVPozmQ0M6dKv5ctRANemg7zT2WWL1nz84wheWVjV7NV7csDwvI-JYf2MUA8kGvpZLercnW-dvX3A9eY/s1600-h/1972+Joe+Greene.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 230px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0zCr9x3MSLFxvi4tJ5NxwMD8LN49mO7B_kVjzHsdLVTuTZtsFFr6xjDWlTdAyVPozmQ0M6dKv5ctRANemg7zT2WWL1nz84wheWVjV7NV7csDwvI-JYf2MUA8kGvpZLercnW-dvX3A9eY/s320/1972+Joe+Greene.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420127880188920242" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#230 Joe Greene</span> - Greene was probably the Steelers' best player during the 1970-72 seasons, as Bradshaw had not yet developed, and Harris, Swann, Stallworth, and Jack Lambert had not arrived yet. Joe was a fixture at left defensive tackle, making the Pro Bowl 10 times. Like Greenwood, Greene played his entire career (1969-81) with the Steelers. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1987.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAKfSmZPH0KRgcvfp3rWgNhNlT02mapxnzRl7nVV-bJ2HTyBxQlOjXYR8K8XUHcGZ9dFi2I9Vc1_5kav9it9eAaNcIpy8TBWCHZRznJhEnJ6u7GT_F9udlN3pOC392NsrDE2c5twAxCVc/s1600-h/1972+Andy+Russell.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAKfSmZPH0KRgcvfp3rWgNhNlT02mapxnzRl7nVV-bJ2HTyBxQlOjXYR8K8XUHcGZ9dFi2I9Vc1_5kav9it9eAaNcIpy8TBWCHZRznJhEnJ6u7GT_F9udlN3pOC392NsrDE2c5twAxCVc/s320/1972+Andy+Russell.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440707187482040738" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#330 Andy Russell</span> - Andy was a 16th-round pick in 1963 by the Steelers. He parlayed that lowly start into a 12-year career (1963-76) as the Steelers' starting right linebacker, playing in 7 Pro Bowls and 2 Super Bowls. He missed the 1964-65 seasons while in the Army.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilo4nGIaxrp9udyUmL9w6vthdGRq0kgh2NbE5ZKFEBYwWO-zf-xfI3l4vkjkET7fn7H7g2KjwAJ_nJkGsc8c6yuLndTi5WxN_rwoIHYueEQAVmajFVxrVbfdbSYMml_JISMJqmE2ZPkOI/s1600-h/1972+John+Rowser.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilo4nGIaxrp9udyUmL9w6vthdGRq0kgh2NbE5ZKFEBYwWO-zf-xfI3l4vkjkET7fn7H7g2KjwAJ_nJkGsc8c6yuLndTi5WxN_rwoIHYueEQAVmajFVxrVbfdbSYMml_JISMJqmE2ZPkOI/s320/1972+John+Rowser.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5420127877331908130" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#198 John Rowser</span> - Rowser spent 4 seasons in Green Bay before joining the Steelers in 1971. John was the Steelers' starting left cornerback from 1971-73. In 1974, the Steelers added their final 2 Super-Bowl-era defensive starters (MLB Jack Lambert, LCB J. T. Thomas), so Rowser played with the Broncos in 1974-76.<br /><br /><br />Also check out the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2012/01/pittsburgh-steelers.html">1967</a> and <a href="http://1968fbcards.blogspot.com/2013/03/here-are-1968-pittsburgh-steelers.html">1968</a> Steelers.<br /><br /><br />Next time: Washington Redskins<br />.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-9081099822279623892009-12-09T22:03:00.025-05:002010-05-04T20:36:46.217-04:00Minnesota VikingsThe Minnesota Vikings were one of the better teams in the late 1960s and early 1970s, usually finishing first in their division (after the post-1967 collapse of the Packers). The Vikings appeared in Super Bowls 4, 8, 9, and 11, but lost all of them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmSZfuzUe2tOgQxr32XTnCkgFKHchUAwx5eZg8RR0nQIp1xQKgjjnnbsSohfPoBsnD5GQBgzA-7EIjfzwAGbX_Cj1C6AZUN6Y8TUv8Mai9Kp3T_-wjny4cZBSjnYaVEE0QdxKchYuSgI/s1600-h/1972+Fran+Tarkenton.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 224px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkmSZfuzUe2tOgQxr32XTnCkgFKHchUAwx5eZg8RR0nQIp1xQKgjjnnbsSohfPoBsnD5GQBgzA-7EIjfzwAGbX_Cj1C6AZUN6Y8TUv8Mai9Kp3T_-wjny4cZBSjnYaVEE0QdxKchYuSgI/s320/1972+Fran+Tarkenton.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438233261479122" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#225 Fran Tarkenton</span> - Tarkenton quarterbacked the Vikings from the team's inaugural 1961 season (as a rookie) through the 1966 season. He spent the next 5 seasons as the New York Giants QB, before being traded back to the Vikings for QB Norm Snead and others prior to the 1972 season. Here, Tarkenton is pictured in his Giants' jersey from the 1971 season. (In the early 1970s, the Vikings jerseys had a much more bluish tone than the bright purple jerseys of the 1960s, so they look similar to the Giants' blue jerseys.) <br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLC2zZ-x_OPifmSxNV3OJxIBYMIVhiYNN527-LbHv1ERGoD6nAxh-FPHQ_dJkJpZcdlNNBps_pQuzKAgRWEOF_SN_qoAXFTtsi1fDd33L8pb-sEIIPxkgSUAUwyHMiRCUmYINgFZW-mk/s1600-h/1972+Bob+Lee.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQLC2zZ-x_OPifmSxNV3OJxIBYMIVhiYNN527-LbHv1ERGoD6nAxh-FPHQ_dJkJpZcdlNNBps_pQuzKAgRWEOF_SN_qoAXFTtsi1fDd33L8pb-sEIIPxkgSUAUwyHMiRCUmYINgFZW-mk/s320/1972+Bob+Lee.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438225190716818" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#71 Bob Lee</span> - Lee was the Vikings punter and backup quarterback. Bob's rookie season was 1968. He spent much the 1970s shuttling back and forth between the Vikings and the Falcons.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvocH-DNpsGYLdC4GLc9TiQWdFjYIYQ4-6D5O_TUfVWIdnsRNqY6oCfDP1GHAflHw3k6Xl0PZXYDAE9UWT3YwfOvOGl0x5V9NAW6D-c0cpv5hmz6QsiFFT_e80TnygINsW4mlsZa2Ly0/s1600-h/1972+Clint+Jones.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIvocH-DNpsGYLdC4GLc9TiQWdFjYIYQ4-6D5O_TUfVWIdnsRNqY6oCfDP1GHAflHw3k6Xl0PZXYDAE9UWT3YwfOvOGl0x5V9NAW6D-c0cpv5hmz6QsiFFT_e80TnygINsW4mlsZa2Ly0/s320/1972+Clint+Jones.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438222301472914" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#166 Clint Jones</span> - Jones led the Vikings with 9 touchdowns in 1970. He was also a top kick returner for the Vikings. Clint was a rookie with the Vikings in 1967.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzo38zzpgl_emc1Jr2hC2FtXlAwqqo5zr1rNnncp61pDMd6Q_Ye7YiduEouz_WaJHARZgG-CI7LqdK1HlfUTp-XGn7T7KsSQnE8PlTL9Gu1KSnyuBAZpuN90zVPjf_-bfwiYawFeU3gw/s1600-h/1972+Gene+Washington+(Minn).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 222px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyzo38zzpgl_emc1Jr2hC2FtXlAwqqo5zr1rNnncp61pDMd6Q_Ye7YiduEouz_WaJHARZgG-CI7LqdK1HlfUTp-XGn7T7KsSQnE8PlTL9Gu1KSnyuBAZpuN90zVPjf_-bfwiYawFeU3gw/s320/1972+Gene+Washington+(Minn).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438061538600386" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#218 Gene Washington</span> - Gene's rookie season was 1967, and in just 4 years he became the Vikings' all-time career leader in TD receptions. He made the Pro Bowl following the 1970 season. In the 1970s there were 2 wide receivers in the NFL named Gene Washington. The other more accomplished and better known Gene Washington played for the 49ers.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhricxXespBH_5BETET6EqzxfbiQyG2N-TvSOUc1obRhIrXQx-aPSLLtesI2O9ofbbP4rnHXOuhGx10x37ZRqLsFxXecizLiYY58o8d4dPwXcR95ivQ-i4ext7h8bUumsMYKosUi1EJ-mQ/s1600-h/1972+John+Gilliam.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhricxXespBH_5BETET6EqzxfbiQyG2N-TvSOUc1obRhIrXQx-aPSLLtesI2O9ofbbP4rnHXOuhGx10x37ZRqLsFxXecizLiYY58o8d4dPwXcR95ivQ-i4ext7h8bUumsMYKosUi1EJ-mQ/s320/1972+John+Gilliam.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437195118448996306" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#290 John Gilliam</span> - John began his NFL career in 1967 with the Saints. After 2 seasons in New Orleans and 3 with St. Louis, he joined the Vikings in 1972. He played in Minnesota for 4 seasons, starting every game and making the Pro Bowl each year. He played with the Falcons in 1976 before finishing his career in 1977 with the Saints and Bears.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIG87QjBwh6BQwrmRzcpa1adeSGtCykrPSl7WtngcCZVpwx28FDEaFR0O_o2JKPsQu6BLCKgkZokP1Zjbh_ycBt16a8iW0b-NTLyBwWX0DEctw2h62qoTBbrasR_gWrdXGqX5sW5mQFYI/s1600-h/1972+Ron+Yary.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 225px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIG87QjBwh6BQwrmRzcpa1adeSGtCykrPSl7WtngcCZVpwx28FDEaFR0O_o2JKPsQu6BLCKgkZokP1Zjbh_ycBt16a8iW0b-NTLyBwWX0DEctw2h62qoTBbrasR_gWrdXGqX5sW5mQFYI/s320/1972+Ron+Yary.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438060130814578" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#104 Ron Yary</span> - Yary was an All-American lineman at USC, and won the Knute Rockne award in 1967 as the top college lineman. 1972 is his 5th season with the Vikings.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAb_Ser_EFOWT6PNTfuRsOL1kSHe8fIB168dycMf2-WpPHuCg5OhRw5EB1R_Gbt5GrNdJ7JILDhG004NZenZKiVs3XY6dz0EmXLUibQVJiPvNJxlkqp_g4r-RiJr4B4SoQDpY-2ocZQg/s1600-h/1972+Fred+Cox.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAAb_Ser_EFOWT6PNTfuRsOL1kSHe8fIB168dycMf2-WpPHuCg5OhRw5EB1R_Gbt5GrNdJ7JILDhG004NZenZKiVs3XY6dz0EmXLUibQVJiPvNJxlkqp_g4r-RiJr4B4SoQDpY-2ocZQg/s320/1972+Fred+Cox.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438053566560962" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#194 Fred Cox</span> - 1972 is Fred's 11th season with the Vikings. After not playing during his rookie season of 1962, he scored over 100 points in 4 of his next 8 seasons.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAS8_LBxMT57t1y5JjFbHBvQmUh6mjR3B1fjWJKq-r-vY4JPhExp3rjd6JH4vfuxCONSfRL5ScuT-bLTn2I6BOX91wJNVw8VQ6aGPrVlA1ESzSCkablMwWl_tkBbTNTs4_KUxnjEJeyA/s1600-h/1972+Carl+Eller.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 228px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWAS8_LBxMT57t1y5JjFbHBvQmUh6mjR3B1fjWJKq-r-vY4JPhExp3rjd6JH4vfuxCONSfRL5ScuT-bLTn2I6BOX91wJNVw8VQ6aGPrVlA1ESzSCkablMwWl_tkBbTNTs4_KUxnjEJeyA/s320/1972+Carl+Eller.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438050058929282" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#20 Carl Eller</span> - Eller's card is somewhat unusual in that he's the only Viking wearing the white jersey, and he's one of only a handful of players to be shown wearing a helmet. If Topps was going to use a helmeted photo, you would think they could at least not airbrush out the Vikings horns!<br /><br />Eller was a regular for the Vikings since his rookie year of 1964, and made the Pro Bowl for the last 4 seasons. Back in the day, there were a few teams with "named" defensive lines. In the mid-1960s, the Rams had the "Fearsome Foursome" (ends Deacon Jones and Lamar Lundy, tackles Merlin Olsen and Rosie Grier). In the mid-1970s, the Steelers had the "Steel Curtain" (ends L.C. Greenwood and Dwight White, tackles Joe Greene and Ernie Holmes). Between those 2 eras was Minnesota's "Purple People Eaters" (ends Carl Eller and Jim Marshall, tackles Alan Page and Gary Larsen).<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGG9azEUT__E1OfE6pjKkaG8uQ4UZm4dXEN9OtXqFx3shl8XUGojLNu3kecg9rIMmFbmOJ4-twcrj5Jwo3vdEVUI_IotRPU26f3Mf1ZHRWVwuFgxhp8tXAQKXKuUWpcoaiw_u_tGTErEQ/s1600-h/1972+Jim+Marshall.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGG9azEUT__E1OfE6pjKkaG8uQ4UZm4dXEN9OtXqFx3shl8XUGojLNu3kecg9rIMmFbmOJ4-twcrj5Jwo3vdEVUI_IotRPU26f3Mf1ZHRWVwuFgxhp8tXAQKXKuUWpcoaiw_u_tGTErEQ/s320/1972+Jim+Marshall.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437195114317317762" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#336 Jim Marshall</span> - Jim Marshall started EVERY game during his 20-year career (1960-79). After playing with the Cleveland Browns as a rookie, he went to the Vikings for the team's inaugural season. (I'm surprised to learn that he's not in the Hall of Fame.)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdeZgxhmX02tmvKjVUklxMvjkMbPam9Y1ggox4qYE0iQ-rsj0uU29V8INZkH9-uUS3qHXFv3HkxDYupmJxV5pTGhpqmkRu-c07U-3Z0-oOsmlTmjGlWuZM_KD1zL1Y1L-iU4-VcNipwI/s1600-h/1972+Alan+Page.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjdeZgxhmX02tmvKjVUklxMvjkMbPam9Y1ggox4qYE0iQ-rsj0uU29V8INZkH9-uUS3qHXFv3HkxDYupmJxV5pTGhpqmkRu-c07U-3Z0-oOsmlTmjGlWuZM_KD1zL1Y1L-iU4-VcNipwI/s320/1972+Alan+Page.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437195111344295298" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#300 Alan Page</span> - Alan Page was the Vikings' #1 pick in the 1967 draft. He played 11 1/2 seasons for the Vikings, and 3 1/2 seasons for the Bears. During his 15-year career (1967-81), he started every game except for 3 games in his rookie season. He made 9 Pro Bowls, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRDWrd1rb45k6LAosD-Ytp0E2z9xJzj8tLAYWhmGXCp4aUNqJY_ejs2WaTUNS3iPJHWPzZaonO8FlAZc3xA1acIf_0phmhBN-8Ikd-5MVYy1MXzN8Q-TNFnqqr397UJvQ7T_pMWw04BY/s1600-h/1972+Charlie+West.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 226px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSRDWrd1rb45k6LAosD-Ytp0E2z9xJzj8tLAYWhmGXCp4aUNqJY_ejs2WaTUNS3iPJHWPzZaonO8FlAZc3xA1acIf_0phmhBN-8Ikd-5MVYy1MXzN8Q-TNFnqqr397UJvQ7T_pMWw04BY/s320/1972+Charlie+West.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413438042756161154" /></a> <span style="font-weight:bold;">#53 Charlie West</span> - West was a rookie with Minnesota in 1968. On the back of his card, instead of an interception record, it has his punt return record. Charlie had a 98-yard punt return in his rookie season. Later in the 1970s, he played more as a defensive back.<br /><br /><br />Also check out the <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2010/05/minnesota-vikings.html">1967 Vikings</a>.<br /><br /><br />Next time: Pittsburgh Steelers<br />.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1392985131271032842.post-14524005800773504862009-12-07T20:51:00.018-05:002010-03-09T22:28:55.896-05:00Welcome to my 1972 football cards blog!Welcome to my new 1972 football card blog. I collected football cards in 1967-68, and 1971-73. (You can read my football card back-story <a href="http://1967fbcards.blogspot.com/2009/12/welcome-to-my-football-card-blog.html">here on my 1967 football card blog</a>.) <br /><br />There are 4 changes since last year's set:<br />1. Topps expanded their football set to 3 series. <br />2. League leaders cards and post-season highlights cards are added.<br />3. Some players are featured in separate "in action" cards.<br />4. The 3rd series includes "All-Pro" cards.<br /><br />The 1972 set consisted of 351 cards. Some of the teams have all their players on horizontal cards, while most have all their players on vertical cards. I have all 263 cards from the first 2 series, and some from the 3rd series.<br /> <br />In each post, I will include all the players for one team. I will not be scanning the card backs, but in this introductory post, I am including a sample card back:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4a6GN1ht9dnGOaP0bQSmmZo4Fxw2v9pTaLYKAx70G7iOCFpo7-kmMPY_uu4TaYzjJXuV4RUHQAscMQi1h5oDS_-bIXqAcNRjUYCmKYqxhuLp0mNG23tJ9lkFVc4dwSnpoZ5jF7MQ8Za0/s1600-h/1972+John+Unitas+(back).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4a6GN1ht9dnGOaP0bQSmmZo4Fxw2v9pTaLYKAx70G7iOCFpo7-kmMPY_uu4TaYzjJXuV4RUHQAscMQi1h5oDS_-bIXqAcNRjUYCmKYqxhuLp0mNG23tJ9lkFVc4dwSnpoZ5jF7MQ8Za0/s320/1972+John+Unitas+(back).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412684197914761522" /></a><br />You think Johnny Unitas played a long time? Occasionally, someone hangs around long enough so that Topps can't fit any commentary on the card back:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtFy7-tmX1L5ptMsHRu34vpUmq5GaRmi2QoTpD3ODuEPvpwZIl1dlgaJcPBBYCXPRaRC0k_yzD_OucFncQXePbF4-e-5Vh7hWT8WomiXmbQ8Ic86LditDPw8W7gKby-fEIc2Vl6n2V1Q/s1600-h/1972+George+Blanda+(back).jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirtFy7-tmX1L5ptMsHRu34vpUmq5GaRmi2QoTpD3ODuEPvpwZIl1dlgaJcPBBYCXPRaRC0k_yzD_OucFncQXePbF4-e-5Vh7hWT8WomiXmbQ8Ic86LditDPw8W7gKby-fEIc2Vl6n2V1Q/s320/1972+George+Blanda+(back).jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412684202700995954" /></a><br /><br />First up: Minnesota Vikings<br />.Jim from Downingtownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01537007940455183397noreply@blogger.com0