Upper Deck Legends 1997 really was a gem of a set and continued to outdo itself with quality photography. This is an excellent shot of Too Mean. Thankfully he didn’t shorthand the autograph on this one. I patiently waited out the market on this autograph since it was exploding, and was able to snipe this one at a fair price under 10 bucks.
Charlie played his college ball for Minnesota (66/67) recording 21 receptions for 276 yards and 2 TDs in his Senior Season.
3rd round draft selection of the Detroit Lions who quickly established himself as the premier TE in the NFL.
Sanders recorded a career high 42 receptions for 656 yards and 2 TDs in 1969.
During dead ball era, he managed to put up between 400 and 600 yards in 9 of 10 seasons played, and 30 or more receptions in 7 of 10 seasons.
Sanders led team in receptions in 6 of his 10 seasons with franchise.
ACCOLADES:
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2007
Lions All-Time Team 2008
M Club Hall of Fame 2013
Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1990
North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame 1997
Guilford County Sports HoF (NC) 2005
NFL All-Decade Team 1970’s
NFL Pro Bowl 1968-1971, 1974-1976
NFL All-Pro 1969-1971
NFL All-Time Team 100th Anniversary Finalist
‘Pride of the Lions’ Ring of Honor
NOTES:
After his playing days concluded, Sanders continued to be involved with the Lions organization as a color man for local broadcasts and later as a WR coach and scout. Charlie was heavily involved in charitable activities, providing college scholarships to people in need, and started his own celebrity golf tournament.
While getting his knee replaced, a malignant tumor was discovered. Sanders passed away in 2015 after battling cancer.
A two-time All-American and Outland Trophy Winner while playing defensive tackle for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, Bobby Bell was coveted by both the AFL and NFL- and ultimately was drafted by both the Minnesota Vikings and the Kansas City Chiefs in 1963.
Considered one of the most dominant defenders of his era, Bobby spent his first two years at left defensive end, earning his first Pro Bowl nomination in ’64. He then moved to left linebacker in 1965, and earned his first of 8 consecutive All-Star/Pro Bowl and 6 consecutive All AFL or All Pro nominations at the position. He earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year Honors in 1969. Bobby was also a great special teamer. He played for the Chiefs through the 1974 season, and was instrumental in Kansas City’s Super Bowl IV victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Sacks however did not become a tracked number until 1982.
Since retirement, Bobby had his number retired by the Chiefs, was named to the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, AFL All-Time Team, the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, and the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2016.
Bobby has some great cards, and was an incredible player. Because of this I saw getting his autograph for a small signing fee to be a bargain. I loved both his Topps 1970 and the Upper Deck 1997 Legends card of his.
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