Sport — Football
1976 Topps 220 Jack Lambert
Jack Lambert, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker, was born in 1952. He spent his college years playing at Kent State. He was named to the All-Conference team two times. He would go on to play with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he participated in four Super Bowls and played 11 years. His play and tenacity would make him one of the best middle linebackers to ever play in the National Football League (NFL).
The Steelers’ Jack Lambert pick was made in 1974, in the 2nd round. There was not a lot of hype or great expectation for Lambert. He was considered too small to be a linebacker at the professional level. In his first year in the league he was 6’4 and around 200 pounds. He would later gain around 20 pounds and played at roughly 220 pounds. Though he was considered undersized, he was quick, tough and could successfully ward off blockers.
Once in the league, Jack Lambert would go on to win the Defensive Rookie of the Year award and was a major contributor on the defensive side of the ball. The Steelers would have a fantastic year and win Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings. Jack Lambert NFL career was quite successful and many might say that overachieved.
If you are interested in purchasing one of his football cards, check with local sports collecting stores. You can also check online. There are many great websites that sell a good number of trading cards, including Topps football cards.
1952 Bowman 2 Otto Graham
The 1952 Bowman 2 Otto Graham football card was printed in two different sets by Bowman that year. They were identical except one was a large set and the other was small set. Both featured NFL and college players. Along with Otto Graham, #14 Paul Brown, #16 Frank Gifford and #23 Gino Marchetti were also included.
Otto Graham was a quarterback for the Cleveland Browns were he wore number 60. He spent his college years playing at Northwestern. The Otto Graham NFL era began with him playing with the Browns. He would later go on to be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1965.
The 1952 Bowman 2 Otto Graham card features a drawing of him set against a blue background. He has on a brown, orange and white Cleveland Brown’s uniform. He is holding the ball over his head and of course, wearing the number 60.
This card was printed during a time, where entire sets were sold for only 1 cent. Obviously times have changed. Football cards that feature top players, especially those of persons who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, go for hundreds or even thousands of dollars, considering the source and quality of the card.
If you are looking for trading cards that feature Otto Graham, take a look at eBay. You can simply join in on an ongoing auction and hope to get the winning bid or you can find a “buy it now” sale and purchase it for the listed price.
1981 TOPPS 216 Joe Montana Rookie Card
The 1981 TOPPS 216 Joe Montana Rookie card celebrates one of the best and most beloved quarterbacks in the National Football League. Montana was known for his ability to bring his team back in games when it seemed that there was no way that they would win.
You can find Joe Montana football cards all over the internet and in many collectible shops. The price of a Joe Montana card will differ based on the condition of the card and who is selling it. The Joe Montana rookie card will be one of the most valuable. Rookie cards of superstars are generally worth a lot of money if they are in good shape and of course, authentic. eBay has a number of Joe Montana cards, those from his rookie year and also throughout it. If you take the time to look around, you will be able to find a Joe Montana football card pretty affordability.
Joe Montana is known by some as “Joe Cool.” This nickname was bestowed upon him due to his ability to stay calm even while under pressure. Joe Montana has brought his team back from what seemed like sure defeat 31 times in the fourth quarter. He helped to win a NFC Championship game (1981) with a pass later called “The Catch” and also in Super Bowl XXIII.
