Football cards came out of the dark ages in the 1950s, with color photos and images of some of the game's most memorable and colorful players.

It was before the Super Bowl. Before the AFL. Long before the guaranteed contract.

"Football rookie cards" wasn't even a phrase in the 1950s. In fact, football cards were still a relatively new concept, unless you're counting the handful of sets produced in the 1930s and 40s.

From 1950-59, the NFL would come of age...and so would its football cards. From the little 1950 Bowmans to the star-packed sets of the late 50s, you can find plenty of value. Which 1950s football rookie cards rise above the rest? With a new season approaching, here's a collection of ten cards that should be on your list.

We've eliminated the 1955 Topps All-Americans set since most of the 'rookie cards' were of players who weren't active in the era.

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Sports Collectors Daily
September 4 2009

Glad to see Awesome Otto get some love

Nice read. Thanks!!

i second this

I gotta get me a Unitas RC!

Justin