Cincinnati Bengals cards

Jim Breech, the Lions' eighth-round draft choice of 1978 out of the University of California and the Raiders' kicker in 1978 and '79, "joined Bengals, 11-25-80, and was a key factor in 2 late-season victories with clutch field goals," says his 1982 card.

Ross Browner’s 1979 card: “Ross suffered an injury early in 1978 but came back to show great promise during the 2nd half of campaign. A consensus All-American from the Notre Dame National Championship Team of 1977, he has great strength and he’s a highly intense player. Ross was the most honored and decorated lineman in college football during the 1976 & 1977 seasons. Ross is one of 8 children.”

Pete Johnson became a Bengals starter in his rookie season after being made a second round draft choice in 1977 out of Ohio State. Pete Johnson's 1978 card: "Pete was an academic all-American. The acquisition of Pete gives the Bengals a chance to reunite the Ohio State backfield that dominated the Big 10 for 3 years. Last season he won a spot on Bengals' unit alongside college runningmate Archie Griffin. Pete was the leading scorer in Ohio State and Big 10 history with 58 touchdowns. He was the NCAA scoring champion in both 1975 & 1976." "Pete is an avid boater," says his 1979card.

The first catch of Don Bass's career at the University of Houston went for a 60-yard touchdown, says his 1977 card.

Says Ken Anderson's 1976 card, "The leading active passer in the AFC, Ken led conference quarterbacks in 1975 for 2nd consecutive season. Ken is a strong and powerful runner when occasions warrant." His 1981 card says he's "associated with a real estate firm."

Jim LeClair's 1976 card labels him "a top college wrestler" and "a head-hunter type." And his 1981 card adds that LeClair "enjoys raising and showing Dobermans" and "is annually among NFL's leading tacklers."

Archie Griffin's 1977 card chronicles his collegiate distinctions: two Heisman Trophies, 31 consecutive games with 100 or more yards rushing, 5,177 yards rushing during his Ohio State career and 6,003 all-purpose yards.

Isaac Curtis's 1976 card says he is "famous for catching the long-gain bombs" and "considered by many to be the fastest man in pro football." He was a track star at San Diego State, says his 1981 card.

A two-year letterman as an offensive tackle at Jackson State, Coy Bacon went undrafted and signed as a free agent with the Rams in 1968. He joined the Chargers in 1973 and returned an interception that season 80 yards for a score. "Came to Bengals in off-season trade involving Charlie Joiner, 4-2-76," says his 1977 card.

Scott Perry, says his 1979 card, "works in public administration in his hometown of Wilton, Conn."

Charles Alexander's 1981 card says he "holds 27 LSU records."

"Pat (McInally) was a Rhodes Scholar candidate at Harvard," says his 1981 card. "Pat is very adept at punting the ball out of bounds in the 'coffin corner.' He's also a fine receiver with good hands and speed."

Dan Ross "was voted New England player of the year in 1978," says his 1981 card. Ross was the Benglas second-round draft choice in 1979, out of Northeastern.

Jack Thompson, says his 1981 card, has two NFL-ing cousins. "A young and highly respected quarterback with tremendous potential."