Dave Casper Football Cards

About Dave Casper, Hall of Famer

Dave Casper, nicknamed 'the Ghost,' was a tight end who played primarily for the Oakland Raiders during his NFL career. Selected 45th overall in the 1974 draft, he emerged as a top receiver during Oakland's 1976 championship season, catching 53 passes for 691 yards and 10 touchdowns. Casper became known for clutch playoff performances, including a memorable over-the-head catch against Baltimore and involvement in the infamous 'Holy Roller' play against San Diego. He was selected to five Pro Bowls and finished with 378 receptions, 5,216 yards, and 52 touchdowns. Casper was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2012, following his standout career at Notre Dame.

Did you know? In the 1977 AFC Championship Game, Casper caught two touchdown passes, and combined with his three TD catches in the 'Ghost to the Post' playoff game, his five postseason touchdowns set an NFL record for tight ends that still stands today.

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