Fred Biletnikoff Football Cards

About Fred Biletnikoff, Hall of Famer

Fred Biletnikoff was a Hall of Fame wide receiver who spent 14 seasons with the Oakland Raiders from 1965 to 1978. Playing in an era when teams emphasized running over passing, the Pennsylvania native earned his place as one of football's most dependable receivers through precise route-running and exceptional hands rather than breakaway speed. He caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns, setting a then-league record with 10 consecutive seasons of 40-plus receptions. Biletnikoff's playoff prowess was legendary—he left the NFL as the all-time postseason reception leader and earned Super Bowl XI MVP honors. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1991 after starring at Florida State.

Did you know? Biletnikoff popularized the use of Stickum, an adhesive he applied to his body and uniform before games to improve his grip, a practice later adopted by Raiders cornerback Lester Hayes, before the NFL banned the substance in 1981.

Source: Wikipedia, Fred Biletnikoff (CC BY-SA)