Before Broadcasting - NFL Editionby MAS - 40 cards (Last updated on Sep 30, 2012) |
1. 2006 Topps - Hall of Fame Tribute #HOFT-JM John Madden
The greatest color commentator ever in football, used to coach the Raiders in '70s, posting a 76.3 winning during that time and winning Super Bowl XI. Boom. |
2. 1955 Bowman #52 Pat Summerall
Before joining John Madden to form the best broadcasting team in the business, Pat Summerall spent a decade in the NFL as a placekicker. Listed as an "End" on his rookie card after playing defensive end, tight end, as well as kicking in college. |
3. 1986 Topps #258 Cris Collinsworth
Currently working alongside Al Michaels on Sunday Night Football, Cris Collinsworth was once a wide receiver in the NFL, cracking 1000 receiving yards in 4 of his seasons. |
4. 2004 Upper Deck Sweet Spot - Signatures Gold #SS-JG Jon Gruden
Quickly climbing through the broadcasting ranks, Chuckie now finds himself at the top of two of ESPN's flagship programming - Monday Night Football and NFL Draft coverage. He coached the Raiders for a few seasons, then won a Super Bowl with the Buccaneers. |
5. 1982 Topps #447 Ron Jaworski
Recently removed from the Monday Night Football booth, Jaws will remain with ESPN in other capacities. After starting his playing career as a 3rd string quarterback, he landed with the Eagles where he had several productive seasons, including a Super Bowl appearance. |
6. 1985 Topps #292 Howie Long
A mainstay in the Fox studios since 1994, he was once a mainstay of the Pro Bowl, making it 8 times during his Hall of Fame career. |
7. 1972 Topps #150 Terry Bradshaw
Bantering back and forth with Howie Long on Sundays as the comic foil, you almost forget that the man has 4 Super Bowl rings. |
8. 2004 Upper Deck #132 Michael Strahan
Michael Strahan has been in the Fox studio on Sundays since retiring from the Giants in 2007 as their all-time leading sack leader. |
9. 1991 Pro Set #135 Jimmy Johnson
Impeccable hair even without the Fox hair and makeup department, Jimmy Johnson coached the Cowboys and the Dolphins, winning two Super Bowls with the Cowboys. |
10. 1992 Upper Deck #597 Troy Aikman
If you're under the age of 12 or have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you might only know Troy Aikman for his role alongside Joe Buck as Fox's #1 broadcasting team. Before that, he quarterbacked the Cowboys to 3 Super Bowl wins in the '90s. |
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