Washington Redskins cards

Depicting him in a football uniform counting snow-capped mountain peaks, Bill Brundige's 1971 card notes that he was a math major at the University of Colorado. "The Redskins' first selection in the 1970 college draft, Bill signed with the club February 25, 1970. He had a fabulous pre-season in which he won a starting berth at defensive tackle. ... With Bill and Manny Sistrunk as Washington's defensive tackles, the club will have a much stronger defense in 1971."

Bobby Hammond, whom the Redskins acquired as a free agent in 1979, is the Giants' all-time punt returner, says his 1981 card.

Clarence Harmon's 1981 card dubs him "Mr. Clutch."

Arriving via trade with Houston on Aug. 17, 1976, Ron Saul "helped the club set a record the most yards rushing in Washington history in 1976," says Saul's 1979 card. "Ron has been the starting left guard for the Redskins the past 3 seasons."

Brad Dusek's 1976 card says he starred at safety for two years at Texas A&M--where his dad had also played, according to his 1981 card--before switching to fullback during his fullback season. The Patriots selected him in the third round of the 1973 draft. "Rated by Redskins as a top prospect when acquired from Patriots in 1973, Brad has shown steady improvement each season."

Dave Butz's 1984 card says he "helped the Redskins to their victory vs. Dolphins in Super Bowl XVII. His recovery of key fumble gave Redskins the ball in clutch situation. ... Dave lists wine-making among his hobbies." His 1981 card notes his jersey size ("52-extra large extra-long") and recalls, "Dave first earned a starting spot in 1976 and alternated in 1977 before laying permanent claim to his berth as starting defensive tackle."

Mike Thomas is a brother of Cardinals wide receiver Earl Thomas, says Mike's 1976 card. Brother Earl Thomas is a former NFL-er, too, says Mike's 1981 card.

Frank Grant and Bill Kilmer collaborated on NFL's longest pass of 1976, going for 96 yards against the Giants on Nov. 9, his 1976 card says. "Frank played mostly on special teams, 1973 & 1974."

Bob Kuziel's 1979 card says he holds a degree in economics. For three seasons, he played every game as a member of the Redskins' specialty teams. He became Washington's starting center in 1978.

Ricky Thompson's 1979 card says he "set a Southwest Conference indoor long jump mark of 24'5" at Baylor." His 1981 card, however, says he "long-jumped 25' 7 3/4" at Baylor."

Coy Bacon's 1981 card says his career began in the Continental Football League in 1965.

"Terry was voted lineman of the year in 1969," said Terry Hermeling's 1981 card. "... A fierce competitor, he earned a spot on Redskins' roster in 1970 despite not having been drafted, and has battled the injury jinx along the way. Terry can play both tackle and guard and was a starter on the Redskins' Super Bowl team of 1972."

Karl Lorch's 1981 card: "Karl lived the defensive lineman's dream in 1979 when he intercepted a pass and returned it 31 yards for a touchdown on Monday night television against the Giants. ... Originally drafted by the Dolphins (ninth round in 1973, out of Southern California), he played in 31 games with The Hawaiians of the World Football League in 1974 and 1975." Lorch is a native of Honolulu and made his home in Ewa Beach, according to the card.

Mark Moseley owns a travel agency, says his 1981 card.

Art Monk’s 1981 card: “Art was national high school hurdles champion. … He set Syracuse records with 102 catches for 1644 yards and caught 14 passes for 188 yards in one game vs. Navy.”

Mark Murphy is the Redskins’ defensive signal-caller, in the huddle and at the line via audible, says his 1982 card.