CARDS: Topps 1970, Upper Deck College Legends 2011 ACQUIRED: TTM 2020, C/o Home SENT: 11/25/20 RECEIVED: 12/3/20 (8 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Lee Roy Jordan was a star linebacker and center at the University of Alabama from 1960-’62.
6th overall pick by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1963 NFL Draft, and the 11th overall pick by the Boston Patriots in the AFL Draft.
Signed with Cowboys where they immediately started him at weakside linebacker.
In 1965 took over the middle linebacking roles full time.
Had a team record 21 tackles against Eagles in 1971.
That same year, intercepted Ken Anderson THREE times during the first quarter of a game, returning one for a TD.
Over career tallied 32 picks, returning 3 for TDs, including a career high 6 in 1973 and ’75.
Retired as the franchise’s all time leading solo tackler (743, since surpassed).
Started a franchise record 154 consecutive starts.
Retired after the 1976 season.
ACCOLADES:
College Football Hall of Fame
Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor
2nd Team All Pro 1969, ’73
Pro Bowl 1967-’69, ’73-’74
Alabama Sports Hall of Fame
PFRA Hall of Very Good
Cowboys Silver Season All-Time Team
NFC Defensive Player of the Year 1973
NOTES:
Lee Roy Jordan was an excellent player, who despite his size, excelled at the pro level with desire and hunger for the game. Jordan studied film relentlessly and also ran Tom Landry‘s Flex defense. He’s absolutely another player that should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
EPITAPH:
8/30/25- Lee Roy Jordan passed away at the age of 84 today. In the days leading up to this date, Jordan’s family had been sending back mail to fans indicating that he was too sick to sign. At the time of his passing, he was Alabama’s oldest living All-American.
CARDS: Upper Deck Legends 1997, Upper Deck College Legends 2011, Action Packed Whizzer White Award 1991 ACQUIRED: TTM 2019, C/o Home* SENT: 2/27 RECEIVED: 3/11 (12 days) *Fee Enclosed
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Rocky Bleier played RB at Notre Dame from 1965-’67.
Over his time playing for the Fightin’ Irish, he ran for 786 yards and 11 TDs in 29 contests.
In 1968 he was selected in the 16th round of the joint NFL/AFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He seldom saw the field his rookie campaign, but in his 6 carries had a 21 yard long, and in his 3 receptions had a 54 yard catch.
Drafted to serve in Vietnam late in ’68.
Rocky was badly injured in South Vietnam- shot in the thigh and grenade shrapnel almost took his right foot.
Spent all of the 1970 on IR was buried on the depth chart while returning to playing speed.
He played special teams and contributed any way he could, seeing action at FB for Franco Harris.
Although on and off the roster- Bleier kept at it, and eventually secured a starting spot in 1974.
Playing time increased and in 1976 he and Franco Harris became the second duo in NFL history to post over 1k rushing.
Rocky’s 1,036 yards rushing, and 294 yards receiving that year would be a career high.
Retired after the 1980 season as a 4x NFL Super Bowl Champion.
Played in 140 contests (starting 74) rushing for 3865 yards and 23 TDs.
Bleier has been quite active since retirement, writing numerous books, and has spent time on the radio as well helping people with financial management.
ACCOLADES:
Bronze Star (Army)
Purple Heart Recipient (Army)
International Sports Hall of Fame
Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
George Halas Award 1975
Whizzer White Award 1975
Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame
NCAA Inspiration Award 2020
Rocky Bleier Stadium (Xavier, WI)
NOTES:
Rocky got lost in the returns, as I honestly kept misspelling his unique last name. He signs for just a nominal fee and is a voracious signer with a great autograph.
So I had come back to Keith in 2020 and got him on the Skybox cards, Score 89, and the Fleer 90, but then I realized I still had a couple more that I needed. Keith is a great signer- even at his affordable rate which is used for his PARK Foundation. I figured after 4 years it was ok to give him another shot on the remaining set needs.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
