The Wideout’s Best Cards to Collect
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson emerged from the football breeding ground of Miami, taking a winding road to the professional level. Once there, he became one of the generation’s best pass-catchers and a master of precise route running. Known for his larger-than-life personality, Johnson brought a level of entertainment to the field that was unrivaled—he would tell defenders how he planned to beat them, then execute with precision. His touchdown celebrations were as legendary as his trash talk, cementing his status as a football icon. These are the top cards that capture the essence of Johnson’s illustrious career.
Top Chad Johnson Cards
2007 Bowman Chrome® Football Gold Refractor #BC141 Chad Johnson /50
player info
• member of New England’s 2011 afc championship team
• member of the 10,000 receiving yards club
set info
• 220 card base set
Card back
• first cincinnati player to lead the league in receiving yards
2004 Topps Pristine Football Gold Refractor #46 Chad Johnson /99
player info
• 1990s all-decade team
• 10-time all-pro member
• 10-time pro bowl selection
Set info
• 149 card base set
card back
• led the league in yards per catch in 2003
2003 Topps Chrome® Football Black Refractor #91 Chad Johnson /599
player info
• detroit all-time rushing yards leader
• no. 21 is retired by oklahoma state university
• oklahoma state university ring of honor member
Set info
• 275 card base set
card back
• caught a touchdown pass in a 38-3 victory over houston on november 3, 2002
2001 Topps Heritage Football #113 Chad Johnson RC
player info
• six-time pro bowl selection
• four-time all-pro
set info
• 146 card base set
card back
• helped oregon state to an 11-1 record during his lone season with the program
2001 Topps Football #TA-CJ Chad Johnson RC Auto
player info
• born on jan. 9, 1978
• attended langston university, santa monica college and oregon state university
• second-round pick by cincinnati in 2001
set info
• 385 card base set
card back
• congratulating collectors on receiving a chad johnson autograph
2001 Topps Football #340 Chad Johnson RC
player info
• cincinnati 50th anniversary team member
• cincinnati’s all-time leader in receptions
set info
• 385 card base set
card back
• chad is cousins with fellow league players keyshawn johnson and samari rolle