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Dan Williams – Toledo Rockets, Denver Broncos Star Rookie
Dan Williams – Toledo Rockets, Denver Broncos Star Rookie
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — A newspaper article in 1996 proclaimed that the highlight of former Toledo Rockets defensive end Dan Williams... career was the day that the Denver Broncos selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 1993 NFL draft. (more) Dan Williams – Toledo Rockets, Denver Broncos Star Rookie
Worst Football Card Ever – Bengals Bruce Kozerski 1991 Fleer
Worst Football Card Ever – Bengals Bruce Kozerski 1991 Fleer
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — It may have seemed like a good idea at the time when the designers at Fleer decided... to produce the 1991 football set with the images of NFL players popped out of the photo and placed on top of a colorful background. (more) Worst Football Card Ever – Bengals Bruce Kozerski 1991 Fleer
Anthony Munoz Anchor of the 1980s Bengals Offense
Anthony Munoz Anchor of the 1980s Bengals Offense
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — The Cincinnati Bengals had many offensive stars come and go during their pair of Super Bowl runs... in the 1980s however one of the constant forces on these teams was Anthony Munoz. (more) Anthony Munoz Anchor of the 1980s Bengals Offense
Dennis Hopson Originator of the Buckeye Triple-Double
Dennis Hopson Originator of the Buckeye Triple-Double
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Before Ohio State’s Evan Turner recorded a triple-double in a win over Alcorn State Monday night, only... one other player in school history ever accomplished that same feat. (more) Dennis Hopson Originator of the Buckeye Triple-Double
Cincinnati Reds “Worst Manager” Vern Rapp
Cincinnati Reds “Worst Manager” Vern Rapp
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Vern Rapp had the opportunity to be the manager of two manager teams, unfortunately each of his... tenures as a skipper bumped up against a pair of baseball legends. (more) Cincinnati Reds “Worst Manager” Vern Rapp
Jeff West Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bearcats – 1984 Topps
Jeff West Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bearcats – 1984 Topps
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — The University of Cincinnati’s Jeff West was like many players that came into the NFL years ago... when the game was less specialized than it is today. West was a tight end and punter for the Bearcats from 1973-75 and spent a decade in the league as punter. Mostly with the Seattle Seahawks. (more) Jeff West Seattle Seahawks, Cincinnati Bearcats – 1984 Topps
Bernie Kosar’s Weird Journey to Cleveland – 1986 Topps
Bernie Kosar’s Weird Journey to Cleveland – 1986 Topps
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — As the Miami Hurricanes’ quarterback and a Boardman, Ohio native Bernie Kosar made the bold statement to... the NFL community that he wanted to play for his hometown Cleveland Browns. (more) Bernie Kosar’s Weird Journey to Cleveland – 1986 Topps
Erik Williams Spanish Cowboy
Erik Williams Spanish Cowboy
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — During the Dallas Cowboys’ dynasty in the 1990s they had many superstars, however one anchor on the... offensive line helped hold it all together. Erik Williams, an offensive tackle out of Central State University, was able to protect hall of famers Troy Aikman and Emmitt Smith. (more) Erik Williams Spanish Cowboy
Pete Johnson Buckeye and Bengal Bruiser
Pete Johnson Buckeye and Bengal Bruiser
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Pete Johnson might have been a Georgia native, but he will forever been known as a bruising... Buckeye State running back. (more) Pete Johnson Buckeye and Bengal Bruiser
Cleveland Browns’ Thriller Wide Receiver Michael Jackson - 1993 Upper Deck
Cleveland Browns’ Thriller Wide Receiver Michael Jackson - 1993 Upper Deck
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — During the early to mid-1990s, the Cleveland Browns had a wide receiver that shared a name with... the King of Pop. Despite being the lesser known Michael Jackson, he also went through many changes during his professional career. (more) Cleveland Browns’ Thriller Wide Receiver Michael Jackson ...
Cincinnati Bengals 1985 Topps
Cincinnati Bengals 1985 Topps
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Topps’ 1985 team card for the Cincinnati Bengals may have featured veteran quarterback Ken Anderson handing off... to fullback Larry Kinnebrew, however the Bengals’ offense featured a much different look that season. (more) Cincinnati Bengals 1985 Topps
Ohio State going bowling in Cleveland
Ohio State going bowling in Cleveland
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Despite the tough loss to USC last week, the Ohio State football team is bowl eligible after... just the second week of the season – well sort of. The Buckeyes will actually be bowling this weekend because the Patriot Bowl is cleverly disguised as a regular season match-up against the Toledo Rockets. (more) Ohio State going bowling in Cleveland
Earnest Byner 1985 Topps 1,000 Yard Club
Earnest Byner 1985 Topps 1,000 Yard Club
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Long remembered for a certain fumble on the doorstep of Super Bowl XXI, Cleveland Browns running back... Earnest Byner was a part of a dynamic tandem along with Kevin Mack. (more) Earnest Byner 1985 Topps 1,000 Yard Club
Ohio State’s Robert Smith – 1993 Minnesota Vikings
Ohio State’s Robert Smith – 1993 Minnesota Vikings
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Upper Deck's 1993 shot of former Ohio State running back Robert Smith showed him for the first... time in a Minnesota Vikings uniform. However because of the lack of football atmosphere it also captured Smith fiercely running from a lush grassy knoll. (more) Ohio State’s Robert Smith – 1993 Minnesota Vikings
Bernie Williams 1989 Columbus Clippers
Bernie Williams 1989 Columbus Clippers
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Bernie Williams baseball card from the 1989 Columbus Clippers. Also a look at Williams' career with Columbus... before he made it big with the New York Yankees. (more) Bernie Williams 1989 Columbus Clippers
Drew Stubbs – 2007 Dayton Dragons
Drew Stubbs – 2007 Dayton Dragons
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Drew Stubbs hit the Queen City in a big way this week. The outfielder’s anticipated promotion to... the Cincinnati Reds roster was highlighted with his first Major League home run to defeat the San Francisco Giants 2-1. Before making it to the big show, Stubbs cut his teeth with the Dayton Dragons. (more) Drew Stubbs – 2007 Dayton Dragons
Former Reds Friday – Tony Perez 1977 Topps Reds, Expos and Cloth
Former Reds Friday – Tony Perez 1977 Topps Reds, Expos and Cloth
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — The pace of professional sports is very difficult to keep up with especially for trading card companies,... which explains why Tony Perez was featured in three different 1977 Topps cards with two teams and one distinct material. (more) Former Reds Friday – Tony Perez 1977 Topps Reds, Expos ...
Willie Greene 1993 Donruss Rated Rookie
Willie Greene 1993 Donruss Rated Rookie
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — Take a look at Willie Greene's 1993 Rated Rookie card and his attempt to become the Cincinnati... Reds' starting third baseman. (more) Willie Greene 1993 Donruss Rated Rookie
Former Reds Friday: Trevor Hoffman an Expansion Hall of Famer
Former Reds Friday: Trevor Hoffman an Expansion Hall of Famer
ohiocardsblog.wordpress.com — It seems crazy looking back but when the 1992 expansion draft rolled around the Cincinnati Reds really... did not have a need for another relief pitcher. So Jim Bowden in his infinite wisdom (note the scarsism) left then minor league pitcher and future Hall of Famer Trevor Hoffman unprotected. (more) Former Reds Friday: Trevor Hoffman an Expansion Hall of ...