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John Scarbath

1954 Bowman Set (Football)

Although handicapped by broken finger on throwing hand, pitched nine touchdown passes in his rookie season last year. His record last year for average yards gained by passing was number one for the Redskins and sixth in the NFL. On everybody's All-America in 1952 after he had directed Maryland to its greatest winning streak - 22 consecutive games without defeat. In three collegiate seasons, threw 22 touchdown passes and scored 14 TD's himself. Jack was born in Baltimore, attended Poly High. Married, has one son. During off-season he is continuing his studies.

Don Bingham

1957 Topps Set (Football)

Last year, Don thrilled Bear fans with an amazing 100 yard kickoff return. A tricky, speedy runner, the flashy freshman led the Bears in Kickoff Returns and Punt Runbacks last season.

Don ran a college 100 yds. in 9.8 seconds. He starred for Camp Le Jeune and Quantico Marines too.
Marcus Allen

1983 Topps Set (Football)

The NFL's most outstanding rookie of 1982. Marcus led both conferences in scoring with 84 points. He was AFC'S 3rd-leading rusher and he led the entire NFL with 11 rushing touchdowns. He has outstanding break-away speed.

Billy Cannon

1960 Fleer Set (Football)

Winner of the Heisman Trophy in 1959 as the nation's outstanding college player, Billy Cannon is hailed by many as one of the greatest backs in the history of college ball. He is a two-time All-America selection and was voted the best back of the Fifties in the Southeastern Conference. With his weight and speed, he runs 100 yards in 9.4 seconds, Billy's running will supply many thrills for professional football fans this season.

Steve Van Buren

1948 Bowman Set (Football)

Greatest running back in football... set all-time National League record for yards gained in one season (1008)... also set record for attempts (217)... scored 14 touchdowns for season's high... led Eagles in scoring with 84 points... averaged 4.6 yards per carry... in four seasons gained 2813 yards, only 1047 shy of the all-time record of 3860 gained in TEN seasons by Clark Hinkle...b est day of 1947 against Washington ripping off 138 yards on 17 carries.

Matthew Stafford

2023 Score Set (Football)

In about a half-season of action in 2022, Stafford compiled 2,087 passing yards. In other words, the veteran leader was on pace for yet another of his stellar seasons, like his Super Bowl-winning 2021 campaign. That's good news for Rams fans as the star quarterback gets set to return in 2023.

Joey Bosa

2022 Panini Legacy Set (Football)

There has never been a Chargers player like him. Seriously, no player in franchise history accomplished what the defensive end did in 2021 - double-digit sacks in four of his first six NFL seasons. Bosa did it by roaring to 10.5 quarterback takedowns on the way to his fourth Pro Bowl selection.

Norm Van Brocklin

1954 Bowman Set (Football)

Most grid critics agree that the "Flying Dutchman" is the greatest long passer in football history. Won NFL passing title in 1950 and 1952 and placed 2nd in 1951 and 1953. All-America quarterback at University of Oregon before joining Rams in 1949. Norm's wife, Gloria, was his biology teacher at Oregon. They have three young daughters.

Steve Wisniewski

1994 Score Set (Football)

Considered one of the finest pulling guards in the league, Steve is big, tough, smart and physically dominating. He gained his fourth straight Pro Bowl in '93.

Tom Dublinski

1953 Bowman Set (Football)

Talented Tom was obtained by the Colts in a trade with the Detroit Lions at the draft meeting in January. Fullback Dick Hoerner went to the Lions in the swap. An All-Skyline performer for the University of Utah in 1951, Dublinski didn't get much of a chance to show his wares at Detroit because of the great season enjoyed by Bobby Layne.

Eli Manning

2011 Topps Set (Football)

Eli continues to build a résumé befitting the family name: franchise records for completions and completion percentage in 2010, as he became the first Giants quarterback with two 4,000-yard seasons.

Johnny Morris

1962 Topps Set (Football)

Johnny is a real speed-demon. In college he ran the 50 yard dash in 05.2 seconds.

Jimmy Brown

1958 Topps Set (Football)

An All-American and all-around letterman at Syracuse, Jimmy kept grabbing new honors last season as the NFL's outstanding rookie. All Jimmy did was to lead the league in yards gained and TD's as well as to pace the Browns to the title.

What is the nickname of N. Carolina U.? The "Tar Heels"
Bronko Nagurski

1935 National Chicle Set (Football)

Bronko Nagurski, former Minnesota fullback now with the Chicago Bears, is perhaps the best known professional football player still active in the game. Twice All-American in college, he has since won All-National pro honors five times in succession. A product of the wheat farm country, he still works the soil between action on the football field and professional wrestling mat. He is one of the few players versatile enough to play any position on the team without losing his effectiveness. He is as much a tradition to Minnesota football today as Red Grange is to Illinois.

John Kimbrough

1955 Topps All American Set (Football)

"Jarrin' Jawn" could blast through a line like a cannon ball and sprint like a deer in the open field. His grinding ground game sparked the Aggies to a 14-13 Sugar Bowl win over Tulane and brought the team a 19 game winning streak. He later starred for the N. Y. Yanks and L. A. Dons.

Reggie Williams

1979 Topps Set (Football)

Reggie won a starting job in Bengals' linebacking corps as a rookie in 1976 and has so lidified his position the past 2 seasons with solid performances. Scored TD on blocked punt recovery during 1977.

Charcoal drawings are among Reggie's hobbies.
Eric Green

1993 GameDay Set (Football)

Talented athlete had frustrating 1992 season, appearing in only seven games...Led Steelers in touchdown catches each of first two seasons, setting club record for tight ends in 1990.

Ross O'Hanley

1964 Topps Set (Football)

Ross was first named as an All-League safetyman in 1960 and has been there ever since... except for 1961 when he served in the Armed Forces. His spirited play in '63 helped the Patriots' defensive unit become tops in the American Football League. Ross is another of the many Patriots that starred at Boston College. A high school quarterback, he became a defensive back at college.

John T. Koniszewski

1948 Bowman Set (Football)

Played with Redskins in '45 and '46... but voluntarily placed on retired list last year to run for political office. Won nine letters in football, baseball, and basketball at George Washington U... member of Southern Conference title-winning court team. Served three years with the Marines and earned the Purple Heart.

Demaryius Thomas

2013 Topps Magic Set (Football)

Made first Pro Bowl after 2012 season... Ranked fourth in NFL with 1,494 yards receiving... Had 29 grabs of 20-plus yards to lead AFC... Caught 10 TDs, including pair versus Tampa Bay on 12/2... Hauled in 80-yard game-winning OT TD pass from Tim Tebow in Wild Card win over Pittsburgh, 1/8/12

How many people live in Demaryius' hometown of Montrose, GA? 215
Johnny Olszewski

1955 Bowman Set (Football)

Third season in pro league. Was No. 1 right halfback last year with Cardinals but may be switched to fullback because of his speed. At U. of Calif. he set a Pacific Coast Conference record by carrying the ball 416 times for a net gain of 2,504 yards. In 1952 he was selected All-Conference, All-Coast, and All-America. Was Cards' first draft choice in 1953.

Billie Howton

1958 Topps Set (Football)

Bill is almost in a class by himself as a pass-catcher. He hangs onto practically everything, and he's good for at least one circus catch per game. He was sixth in that department last year, and caught one for a 77-yard TD.

What was the longest field goal?
Chris Hogan

2019 Score Set (Football)

Sure hands, sure routes, sure thing. That's an honest day's work for Hogan in the precision Patriots offense, catching passes that help produce W's. "Winning football games is why we're in this business, the seventh-year veteran said in 2018. "For me, it really just comes down to doing my job."

Cliff Montgomery

1935 National Chicle Set (Football)

Cliff Montgomery of the Brooklyn Dodgers is rated as one of the shrewdest field generals in the game. Where teams use the Huddle, quarterbacks should stand in the huddle facing the opposing line so that they can study defense formations for flaws offering opportunities for a quick thrust through the line or a forward pass into a neglected zone. (One of the primary rules is, don't wait until fourth down to punt), as a general rule, punt on third down. Then if the kick is blocked and recovered you will have another chance, instead of losing the ball on downs inside your territory.

Pete Brewster

1958 Topps Set (Football)

Cleveland's top pass-catcher last year, Brewster is one of the swiftest ends going downfield in the business. Some of his grabs are almost incredible, and he resembles an outfielder making those long over-the-shoulder catches.

Roy Foster

1986 Topps Set (Football)

The mixture of speed and strength has been responsible for the emergence of Roy as a solid offensive lineman. Last season saw him earn All-Pro recognition and a trip to the Pro Bowl Game for the first time in his career. Roy is 1st USC alumnus to ever play with the Miami Dolphins.

Lamar Gordon

2002 Topps Gallery Set (Football)

Chose to attend North Dakota State over Wisconsin... Weighed 175 upon arriving in Fargo... Earned all-state honors twice at Cudahy High in Milwaukee, scoring 62 TDs in last two seasons... Ran 10.6 in state 100-meters final.

Joe Montana

1984 Topps Set (Football)

Joe set career highs in Completions, Yardage and Touchdown Passes in 1983. He was NFC's 3rd-leading quarterback and guided the 49ers into post-season play.

Joe was a 7th string QB early in his collegiate career.
Aaron Rodgers

2010 Score Set (Football)

Rodgers set a Packers playoff mark when he threw for 422 yards and four TDs on 28-of-42 passing in an overtime thriller at Arizona on Jan. 10, 2010. Lynn Dickey set the old record with 332 yards at Dallas on Jan. 16, 1983. Rodgers also ran for a score.

Tom Brookshier

1961 Topps Set (Football)

Tom is able to think fast and run even faster. The valuable Eagle end is terrific in pass defense and a sure-fire tackler to boot.

George Kittle

2019 Score Set (Football)

In 2018, Kittle set an NFL record for receiving yards by a tight end in a season (1,377). "I cherish my teammates and my coaches," he said. "They've put a lot of effort into me, a lot of faith in me, and I'm just glad I could do it. But it's not individual - this was definitely a team thing and I'm absolutely exhilarated to be on this type of team."

Joe Krupa

1959 Topps Set (Football)

A valuable member of the Pitt offensive squad, Joe is a tower of strength. For his size, he's fast and carries out downfield blocking assignments with unerring accuracy.

Which player was known as little boy blue?
Curtis Keaton

2000 Topps Gallery Set (Football)

Stringing together three consecutive 200-yard games in October Keaton finished fifth in Division 1-AA with 150.8 yards per game for the Dukes. A transfer from West Virginia, he had two fine seasons with James Madison to catch the eye of the Bengals, who made him a third round draft selection.

Ricky Williams

2022 Score Set (Football)

Williams didn't want to disappoint Dolphins fans watching his first mini-camp. "I'm a physical player," he said. "People aren't going to see my best until we put the pads on." When that happened, the rusher lived up to it with 1,853 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2002, leading the league in rushing.

Art Faircloth

1948 Bowman Set (Football)

Art was headed for collegiate fame at No. Carolina State when the war interrupted his career. Returning from servIce Faircloth concluded his college career at Little Guilford College in North Carolina where he was an All-State and All-Conference Selection. Joined the Giants last year for the last 3 games after having served apprenticeship with the Jersey City Giants. Led the league with Jersey City in both passing and punting. Married, has a child.

Jimmy Kennedy

2003 Topps Set (Football)

It may be hard to believe about someone weighing 330 pounds, but Jimmy is more than 100 pounds lighter now than when he enrolled at Penn State, Working with a nutritionist, "Grizzly Bear" embarked on an extensive conditioning program that led to his being drafted with the 12th overall pick in 2002. He went on to earn his degree in rehabilitation services in four years.

John Riggins

1982 Topps Set (Football)

Among NFL's top-10 rushers.

Washington Redskins team record. Most Points, Career: 722 Mark Moseley