They absolutely do, Peter! There are many, many early pro and college stars that don't have cards but have super looking cabinets and vintage photos. Here are a few I have:
Edgar Allan Poe - This 1889 All-American in football was named after his grandfather's cousin ... the famous poet. His brother is in the Mayo football set.
William P. Graves - Yale football player who was an early football coach of the University of North Carolina.
Dutch Sternaman - Co-founder of the Chicago Bears along with George Halas
Willie Heston - Michigan All-American who was an early 1900s pro player. He is in the 1955 Topps AA football card set.
1912 Jim Thorpe with backfield mates Arcasas, Welch, Powell.
Thorpe making a tackle for the Canton Bulldogs.
jeff