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NFL

Foreman, Chuck

Upper Deck Legends 1997, #103

Cards: Upper Deck Legends 1997, Upper Deck Legends Marquee Matchups 1997
Acquired: TTM 2021, C/o Home
Sent: 4/16 Received: 4/26 (10 days)
Donation Enclosed

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Chuck Foreman was such an impressive athlete coming out of school, he saw time playing at CB, RB, and WR.

  • When he made his debut with the Hurricanes at RB, Foreman was electric  rushing 191 times for 951 yards.

  • He then transitioned to WR in his senior campaign.

  • 12th overall pick of the 1973 draft by the Vikings, who was initially slotted at FB.

  • Immediately paid dividends, earning the first of 5 consecutive Pro Bowl berths that year.

  • Led the team in rushing and receiving 5 times over his career.

  • Led the NFL in receptions in 1975 (73 receptions).

  • Switched to RB in 1975 and had the first of 3 consecutive 1K rushing seasons. 

  • Had 6 seasons of 1K or more yards from scrimmage.

  • Had a career high 22 combined TDs in 1975. 

  • Led NFL in combined TDs in both 1974 and 1976.

  • To this day (2021) still holds 8 franchise rushing records.

  • Played 8 seasons in the NFL (7 for MN, 1 for NE).
  • Holds the NFL record for most games with both a rushing and receiving TD in a season (5).

  • Holds the NFL record for most receiving touchdowns in a season (9 -T Marshall Faulk).

  • 52 Total TDs led the NFL in the 70s.

ACCOLADES:

  • NFL Rookie of the Year 1973

  • Pro Bowl 1973-77

  • All-Pro 1975

  • Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor

  • 50 Greatest Vikings of All-Time
Upper Deck Legends 1997 Marquee Matchups, #MM20
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NOTES:

Chuck is the father of former NFL LB Jay Foreman.

I had been waiting for the right cards and the right time to send to Chuck. After finding this Marquee Matchup card with him and Sims, I knew I had to get the combo card signed. -Well worth it it’s beautiful in all its glory. Chuck thanked me for writing him such a nice letter as well.

The detail in the Upper Deck Legends 97 card is exquisite. I love how nearly every person’s face is captured in this photo, even a kid and other people seated over near the sideline. Oddly it looks as though post process the referee’s face was blurred out.