Football Daily Card Tribune
Read and learn about the history of the gridiron, through cards. Remember... you heard it here first!
ROOKIE SENSATION BREAKS RECORDS
Seven years of quality, if intermittent, play for the Giants and Buccaneers, Jurevicius evolved into a front-and-center role for the NFC Champion Seahawks in 2005. Seattle was the third team with which he played in the Super Bowl. Joe's regular season yielded career bests of 55 catches and 10 touchdowns - the latter figure ranked second in the NFC.
Putting a bow on another All-Pro campaign, Jackson closed 2024 by throwing for 217 yards and two TDs in a 35-10 win over the Browns in Week 18. The Ravens superstar finished with career highs in completions (316), passing yards (4,172) and passing touchdowns (41) while leading the league in passer rating (119.6).
Amendola has a knack for shining brightest in big games. Catching a touchdown in the Patriots' Super Bowl XLIX victory over the Seahawks, the receiver was at it again against the Falcons in SB LI. He finished the contest with eight catches, 78 receiving yards, a touchdown and a two-point conversion during New England's 34-28 win.
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Rosie was picked on the East All Pro Squad for the second straight time last year. He can tear a defensive line to tatters with ease and played a big part in helping the Giants to the Championship in '56. Rosie is considered one of football's most unexpected pleasures, being an unheralded player when he first reported to N.Y.
FOOTBALL TRIVIA
Q: Who is this player? He is a Colts guard.
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Q: Who holds the record for longest Punt Return?
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Dallas won the Eastern Title, but lost the NFL Crown 34 to 27. They racked up the most points, 445, with 29 TDs rushing, 56 TDs in all, 56 XPS and 1 safety. They also kicked 17 FGs in 31 tries. They gained 3331 yards passing, too.
ILLEGAL FORWARD PASS. Waving hand behind back. Intentional Grounding of Pass - Same as above followed by raised hand flu...
SACK MASTER
200 Sacks
Bruce Smith recorded 200 career sacks, terrorizing quarterbacks throughout the 1980s and 1990s. His pass rush was relentless and effective.
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
On the reverse side illustration notice the way George Kenneally of the Philadelphia Eagles is holding his hands to receive a forward pass. Best method is to catch the football as you would a basketball, with the palms outward and clasping it with the fingers. There is small danger of fumbles if the player has a sure pair of hands. End and backs must become expert in making these basketball catches and able to handle fast "spot" throws, as well as long heaves down the field. George Kenneally, Captain Philadelphia Eagles, Bonaventure College. Won 16 Sports Letters. All League End and Captain, 1928. 6 ft. tall, 192 pounds. Home, South Boston, Mass.
A genuine "big play" threat each time he touches the ball, Walter brings speed and explosiveness to the Steelers' offense. He has instinctive, versatile talent to run inside and 4.5 speed in the 40-yard dash to turn the corner for long gainers.
Overcoming an injury jinx in his first two seasons of professional ball, Carl won the starting defensive end position mid-way through the '65 campaign. He is an excellent pass rusher and can often be seen smothering the opposition's quarterback.
Carl was 2nd round choice of 49ers in 1960.
One of the all-time great quarterbacks in professional football, Johnny holds the National Football League record with 2272 completed passes. The fancy flinger set a Colt record with 255 pass completions in one season, back in 1967.
John holds a record by throwing T.D. passes in 47 consecutive games.
RETRO CORNER
Ron didn't win a job with the Patriots right away. It took Coach Mike Holovak, newly appointed in 1961, to see to it that the Patriots signed Ron. The back won his starting role during an impressive training camp in 1962. At college, Ron was a track star in the dash and broad jump events. He was chosen All-Conference in both his junior and senior years at Missouri Valley.
In 1950 gained 571 yards on 146 carries. Averaged 3.9 yards per attempt. Scored 2 touchdowns. Averaged 33.5 yards per punt on 6 kicks. Averaged 47.2 yards per punt on 29 kicks in 1949. Attended Ellisville Junior College in Mississippi, but never played collegiate football. Trained in the Bears' farm system. Was an All-State high school ace in home town of Mishawaka, Indiana.
One of the top NFL men in his position, he is a great pass protector and tops on a running attack. He has made All-Pro and Pro Bowl consistently since '59.
One statistic - 17.7 yards per touch in his Miami career -- defines the degree of explosiveness Devin can bring to Chicago as a cornerback and/or receiver and/or kick returner. A former Big East long jump champ, he's described as "great with the ball in his hands," by scouting director Greg Gabriel. "He's very, very dangerous, real fast."
Colts DE Robert Mathis led the 2005 NFL with 8 forced fumbles.
MODERN ERA
A multi-talented performer, Keith enters his 3rd season with the Packers. He stepped in as a starter at the "H-back" position in Game 8 of his rookie campaign. Had 59 Catches in 1989.
Odunze believes he is No. 1 in a loaded 2024 wideout class. "We all right there," he told the Pivot podcast. "I just see myself at the tippy top just because of the film, what's on there, what I'm capable to do, what I've been able to do for a couple years. The skills that I have will project very well into the league."
Dick was a real sleeper... ignored by other football clubs, the defensive back was signed by the Chargers as a free agent. As a freshman, Dick was a runner-up to Billy Joe as rookie of the year. The youngster wasted no time in winning a starting assignment in the San Diego defensive secondary as a corner man.
Dick was a track star in college.
Ever hear of the expression, "If you mess with the bull, you'll get the horns?" Well, if you mess with the Texans, you'll get a full dose of hard hits from Cunningham. The linebacker led the team in tackles during the 2018 season and took his first career interception 38 yards for a touchdown in Week 13 vs. Cleveland.
The Eagles acquired Al from the Baltimore Colts in exchange for Timmy Brown in early 1968. In 1967, Alvin missed the first 7 games of the season and still finished 2nd in punt returns in the N.F.L.; was tops in returns in '65 and '66.
Alvin is a schoolteacher during the off-season.
One of the all-time pass receivers in the A.F.L., Jim was a member of the original Patriots in 1960. Traded to the Jets in 1965, Jim was then reacquired by Boston. Good speed, sure hands and gutsy determination makes him tops!
Jim played one year in Canada before the A.F.L. was born.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
All Service and all-Army fullback last fall with Fort Jackson, S. C. Regarded as greatest athlete in University of Florida history. Starred at fullback, halfback and quarterback. Great runner, blocker, pass receiver, punter, passer and place kicker. Averaged better than 6 yards per try in Service football, gaining 569 yards in 92 attempts.
MODERN ERA
Smith played up to his potential proving to be a true force in the NFL. He led the NFL in rushing last season and finished third in total yards from scrimmage. He became the first Dallas player to lead the league in rushing. He reached the 2000 yard plateau in career rushing yards in just 28 games. He recorded the NFL's longest run last season when he totted the ball 75 yards against Cleveland.
After six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, Bernie was traded to the Atlanta Falcons. The Rams acquired this end for Tom Moore in July '67.
Bernie's hobby is collecting records.