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1959 Packers: The Dynasty Begins
After a 1-10-1 record in 1958, the worst in franchise history, Packer fans were disheartened, the players were dispirited, and the fans enraged. The viability of the franchise surviving became a concern of the NFL. Few expected the unbelievable turnaround that would ensue with the hiring of Vince Lombardi as head coach and general manager in early 1959. Lombardi’s punishing training and expectations of complete dedication resulted in a 7-5 record for 1959. Players began to jell and realize their potential. Future Hall of Famers Bart Starr, Paul Hornung, Jim Taylor, Jim Ringo, Forrest Gregg, Ray Nitschke, Hank Jordan,...
Johnny "Blood" McNally On The Ice Bowl
One of early pro football's most colorful characters was hall of famer John McNally. Nicknamed "blood" from the Rudolph Valentino movie Blood And Sand, McNally was know as the vagabond half back who started his career with the Milwaukee Badgers, Pottsville Maroons, Duluth Eskimos, and Pittsburgh Pirates. But he is most remembered for his seven seasons with the Green Bay Packers where he helped guide the team to four championships between 1929-1936. By 1970 he was still affiliated with the Packers and wrote a piece naming the Ice Bowl the greatest game ever played. It appeared in the 1970 21st...
The Ice Bowl: 50th Anniversary New Documentary
Michael Meredith, son of Don, has produced a fine documentary on this game called, The Timeline: The Ice Bowl [check out the trailer here]. It is told more from a Cowboys perspective but is enjoyable from any perspective! Many players are interviewed and in the 4 years Michael Meredith spent researching and shooting the documentary, 12 players have died, so it is fitting that this be released near the 50th anniversary of the game. The much fabled Ice Bowl (official name: 1967 NFL Championship Game) has taken on such legendary status that has been called the NFL's greatest game. Two...
Lost In 2017: Part Two
Part Two of RetroCards "Lost In 20017" continues with a cache of "cards that never were." This entry picks up where Part One left off with some obscure sports players shown on cards you've never seen before as well as several beloved pop culture figures that are quite recognizable. Here are the honorees from both posts: Sports figures we lost in 2017: John Reaves, Babe Parilli, Gene Conely, Dave Stallworth, Y.A. Tittle, Connie Hawkins, Bernie Casey, J.C Caroline, Joe Fortunato, Dave Grayson, Johnny Robinson, Wayne Walker, Larry Grantham, Toby Kimball, Lee Maye, Don Baylor, Dave Stallworth, Yale Lary, Steve Jones, Danny...
Lost In 2017: Part One
RetroCards shines one last spotlight on some of the sports figures and pop culture personalities that we lost in 2017. I think it's safe to say many of these people have made life more fun and enjoyable. Some of the cards you see here have already been released such as the Non-sport sets like Kolchak: The Night Stalker features a card of Dick Gautier, while Patty Deutsch can be found the Match Game set. Many of these sports cards can also be found in RetroCard team sets that are available. Since we lost so many in 2017, I am splitting...
1965 Philadelphia: Series 5!
Closing out the 1965 Philadelphia football card set is series five which is split between NFL and ALF players. We just couldn't stop at four series so here are the remaining 24 players - many very good ones too! Series five NFL include: J.C. Caroline, Tucker Frederickson, Ted Karras, Larry Wilson, Tom Matte, Les Josephson, Bennie McRae, Bob Brown, Len Hauss, Bruce Bosley, Alex Karras, and Ed O'Bradovich. AFL players include All-Stars such as Billy Shaw, Tobin Rote, Ben Davidson, Pete Liske, Daryle Lamonica, Tom Addison, Bud McFadin, Fred Arbanas, Emil Karas, Sherman Plunkett, and Chuck Shonta. This series includes...
1965 Philadelphia: Series 4, More AFL!
Continuing with more AFL stars, RetroCards 1965 Philadelphia style series four set does not disappoint. It contains 24 more cards of some of the AFL's top performers of the mid-sixties. Series four include: Leslie Duncan, Dave Grayson, Houston Antwine, Matt Snell, Elbert Dubenion, Paul Lowe, Babe Parilli, Willie Brown, Tom Sestak, Cotton Davidson, Dave Kocourek, Mike Stratton, Buck Buchanan, George Blanda, Gene Mingo, Sid Blanks, Ernie Warlick, Wahoo McDaniel, E.J. Holub, Ernie Wright, Walt Suggs, Larry Grantham, Goose Gonsoulin, and Jim Lee Hunt. Get yours here!
1965 Philadelphia Design Adds The AFL!
Continuing with the extensive 1965 supplemental sets, RetroCards unveils series three. What makes this unique when compared with the Philadelphia football cards of the 1960s is that series 3 & 4 feature AFL stars. Each series offers 24 cards of 1965's greatest American Football League stars along with a few fan favorites. Most are All-Stars and some even became Pro Football Hall of Famers. Players in series three include: Joe Namath, Butch Byrd, Tom Flores, Johnny Robinson, Ernie Ladd, Charley, Hennigan, Bobby Bell, Gino Cappeletti, Jack Kemp, Cookie Gilchrist, Lance Alworth, Lionel Taylor, Len Dawson, Ron Mix, Abner, Haynes, Don...
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