Los Angeles Rams cards

Bill Simpson's 1979 card says he "tied a Rams' club record for most interceptions in single game when he picked off 3 in contest vs. 49ers in 1977. He continues to enhance his reputation as being a 'hittter'. Bill was an all-Big 10 centerfielder at Michigan State." The Rams selected him in the second round in 1974.

A second-round pick in 1975 out of San Diego State, Monte Jackson opened his rookie season as a reserve cornerback but flashed greatness in his second game when he returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in his second game. With 10 interceptions in 1977, Jackson led the NFL and performed in Seattle with the NFC Pro Bowl squad.

Isiah Robertson's 1977 card says he was selected in 1976 to the NFC Pro Bowl team for the fifth time in six years since the Rams made him a first-round draft choice in 1971 out of Southern University. There, Robertson intercepted 11 passes over three seasons and was named a Sporting News All-American as a senior. His interception and 59-yard returned clinched the Rams' 19-10 playoff victory over the Redskins in 1974.

After winning the 1973 Heisman Trophy at Penn State, John Cappelletti was the Rams' first-round draft choice in 1974. "Led club in rushing during 1974 pre-season with 282 yards on 56 carries for an average of 5.0 yards per try, and tied for receiving," his 1977 card says. "Voted as Rams' Rookie of the Year in 1974, he was team's third-best rusher and 7th-best receiver."

Nolan Cromwell is "possibly the best all-around athlete in the NFL," says his 1981 card.

James Harris "became Rams' starting quarterback midway through 1974 season and ranked 2nd among NFC passers ...," says his 1975 card. "He was Grambling's MVP twice."

Pat Haden "completed 10 passes for 152 yards and scored a touchdown on a 4-yard run as Rams defeated Cowboys, 14-12, December 18, 1976," says his 1977 card. Haden "played 10 games with Southern California Sun of World Football League in 1975 & was league's leading passer before going to Oxford University." The Rams selected him in the seventh round of the 1975 draft after Haden had quarterbacked Southern California to three straight Rose Bowl appearances. His 1981 card says he's a Rhodes Scholar and "the 5th leading passer in the Rams' history."

Says Dennis Harrah's 1980 card: "Nicknamed 'Herc' (short for Hercules), he became a starter for Rams in 1976 and his run-blocking helped club led NFC that years in rushing with average of 180.6 yards per game. Dennis has also played tight end." Owns a "night spot," says his 1981 card.

Rod Perry "became a starter for the Rams in 1976 and spearheaded a group of defenders that led the NFL with 32 interceptions," says his 1979 card. "Rod has long-jumped 24'6".

Rich Saul's 1980 card says he played center, guard, tackle and tight end while at Michigan State. He was the Rams' eighth-round pick of 1970, and, according to his 1981 card, "Rich works in commercial & industrial real estate. Rich's nickname is 'Supe' short for 'Super Sub' because in his first 5 seasons with the Rams he played a variety of positions. The club's starting center since 1975, ... Rich was named ot his 5th consecutive Pro Bowl Game last January."

Jack Youngblood, says his 1976 card, "intercepted a pass and ran it in for a touchdown against the Cardinals in NFC Semi-Final Game, 12-27-75." Adds his 1981 card: "Jack is a partner in a western clothing store. ... He played with a fractured left fibula inspiring the Rams to their 21-19 victory vs. Cowboys in the NFC Playoffs, December 30, 1979."

"Nicknamed 'Bubba', he became a starter for the Rams in 1976 when the club led the NFL in rushing yardage," says Doug France's 1981 card. "Doug competed in wrestling in high school."

According to his 1975 card, Jim Bertelsen “was once called by his college coach, Darrell Royal, ‘the finest football player I have ever coached.’ As a rookie he didn’t start until the last half of the season and still rushed for 581 yards and 5 touchdowns.”

Speedy Preston Dennard “works for a land development firm,” says his 1981 card.

Says Billy Waddy's 1981 card: "A game-breaking pass catcher for the Rams, Billy has been most impressive in playoff competition. He caught a 50-yard touchdown pass to win 1979 playoff game vs. Cowboys." His 1982 card adds that Waddy "caught 3 passes for 75 yards in Super Bowl XIV for Rams vs. Steelers."