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NFL Rookie Football Cards

No other football card is sought after like the rookie football card of the player. Over the past 60+ years the NFL has grown to become one of the most popular and most watched games in the world. From 1948 until today the all great players have all been featured on football cards and the rookie cards are the prize possession for all collectors.

In every era are players who define how the game was played. These players are the marquis superstars that both the fans and the media clamor to see. As far back as 1948 the card companies have captured these players on sports cards. Collecting these cards has become a hobby for many enthusiasts and the rookie football card is the most sought out possession of the collection.

The 1960’s launched the careers of some of the greatest players that have ever played. The 1965 Joe Namath rookie card conjures the image of Superbowl III and Joe leaving the field in victory. Perhaps no other player created fear in the opponents eye like Dick Butkus. The Dick Butkus Rookie card can almost make you feel those bone crushing hits.

The 1970s ushered in some of the legendary teams including the Steel Curtain, Silver and Black and America’s Team. From these teams we easily identify with these Hall of Fame players. The Pittsburg Steelers ushered two all time great. The 1973 Franco Harris rookie card and the 1974 Terry Bradshaw rookie card name just a few of great rookies from this era. No other player represented this era better than the 1976 Walter Payton rookie card.

The 1980’s marked some of the most spectacular rookie cards ever produced. The 1982 Joe Montana rookie card has been labeled as the greatest rookie card ever produced. The 1984 Dan Marino rookie card and the 1984 John Elway rookie card highlight the greatest rookie quarterback class of all time.

Since the 1980’s an amazing variety of rookie football cards have been produced. the