Well after a few years, I decided to try Peyton again. I got extremely lucky to get him a second time, on this card. Although I had two other cards I had preferred to get him on more (Score 2010, Donruss Rookies & Stars 2009) I could not locate them in time and rushed this one out the door with a donation to his foundation for $20.00.
Since then he’s pretty much gone cold. He’s signed a few photos produced by his charity TTM, but that’s about it. He’s had his due receiving numerous accolades in retirement, inducted into the Pro Football HoF in 2021, and also the Broncos and Colts Rings of Honor. While rumored to be in line to work for the Colts organization over the past few years in some capacity, Peyton remains focused on his endeavors, especially with his brother Eli working on the Manningcast .
The last time I got Warren, he quickly stopped signing again before I could clear out a few more of my set needs and cards I liked- and he appears in all the great sets of the era I collected. I definitely decided to double dipped on this one.
I was pretty disappointed recently to hear that Warren decided to change his tune and is now fully selling the HOUSTON Oilers as part of the Tennessee Titans history. This coincided with the franchise’s late attempt to fully integrate Oilers history into Tennessee, as Houston fans were clamoring again about bringing the derrick and history home. Then the Tacks decided to have a homecoming game where they flew out all the players to Tennessee. Pretty good PR move on their part.
He used to be one of my favorite players, but I saw this as an absolute betrayal. It was odd because he was even quoted as saying that he never played for this fan base or in Tennessee but here he was being inducted into their Ring of Honor.
Selected by the Redskins (NFL) and the Oilers (AFL) in the league’s respective drafts, but opted to play for Washington.
Burst onto the scene in 1964 rushing for 755 yards and receiving 814.
At the time his 54 receptions by a rookie was an NFL record.
In 1966, caught 72 passes for 1119 yards, 12 TDs and an 86 yard long.
Redskins officially converted Taylor to LE (left end) in 1967.
Caught 70 passes for 990 yards and 9 TDs, including another 86 yard long that year.
In 1969, was officially classified a WR and responded with another 71 catch season (883 yards) and a career high 88 yard long reception.
Remained remarkably productive during dead ball era during mid-70s, producing 801 yards in 73, 738 in 74, and 744 in 75.
Lost entire 76 season to knee injury.
Returned for one final season in 77.
Finished career with 10,598 yards from scrimmage, and 90 total TDs.
At time of retirement, his 649 receptions were an NFL record.
Spent next 3 decades with franchise, working first in the front office and later as a WR coach for Washington.
Passed away in early 2022, at the age of 80.
ACCOLADES:
Rookie of the Year 1964
All-Pro 1967
Second Team All-Pro 1964, 66, 68-69, 74
Pro Bowl 1964-67, 1972-75
All-Decade Team 1960s
Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
80 Greatest Redskins
NFL Receiving leader 1966-67
Pro Football Hall of Fame 1984
NOTES:
Charlie hadn’t signed very much since 2012, so I decided to go the certified route when the pandemic hit. It was a fun time being able to hit the EBay market and pick up a few of the Upper Deck Legends set before it blew up.
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
165
1488
3.4
11
50
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
649
9110
14.0
79
88t
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