Football Pickup Thread

[itjclarke]

.. just discovered this football section. Added Joe last week, to pair with Jerry (added earlier this year).

[PowderedH2O]

I have always had an affinity for the AAFC. While I don't have a huge collection of AAFC items, I do grab them on occasion. About a year ago, I picked up a high school yearbook of Buffalo Bisons/Bills running back Chet Mutryn. Unfortunately, it had no signatures. Last week, I finally got one. While he is not a HOFer by any means, he was one of the best backs in the AAFC and I am proud to add his signature to my collection.

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[jefferyepayne]

That is awesome, Sam!

I've become a big fan of the AAFC as well and have been collecting up cards and memorabilia from that league for a while. Here are a couple of recent pickups I'm excited about.

Paul Brown as rookie head coach of the Browns in 1946



One of the few football cards sets from the AAFC. As Carl L will tell you, this set is a BEAR to put together.



jeff

[clamendo]

Beautiful Silber's card, Jeff.

[PowderedH2O]

I'd love to take a shot at that Silber's set, but as a high school chemistry teacher, my paycheck is just a tad short of that league. Great card!!!

[BigRedOne]

Those Silber cards are very cool indeed! Whos the big names in the set?

Love the Montana and Rice as well Thanks for posting those!

Very old vintage!

Mid vintage!

Old Modern

New Modern

This Thread has it ALL!

Happy Holidays Guys!

John

[jefferyepayne]

Originally Posted by BigRedOne

Those Silber cards are very cool indeed! Whos the big names in the set?

Three words: Yelberton Abraham Tittle. Everyone else is considered a common although current NFLer Rex Grossman's dad is one of the players.

Also very rare are any card that have a large "E" in the box on the back. If you collected cards that spelled S-I-L-B-E-R-S you could redeem them for a prize at the bakery. The bakery greatly restricted letter "E" cards so not too many people would win.

jeff