Collect the Super Bowl Legends Insert Set
Some players dream of hoisting the trophy. Others make sure it happens. The Super Bowl has produced performances that stand the test of time, turning great players into legends with a single game. Back in 2011, Topps honored these unforgettable displays with the Super Bowl Legends insert, a collection that celebrates the players who refused to let their team lose. Let’s revisit some of the all-time great performances that defined championship glory.
The Best Super Bowl Legends Cards
2011 Topps Football Super Bowl Legends #SBL-III Joe Namath
performance
• predicted New york would beat the colts prior to super bowl iii
• threw for 206 yards and earned mvp honors while leading baltimore to a super bowl iii win
Set info
• Super bowl legends is a 35-card insert inside 2011 topps football
what they’ve said
• “We’re a better team than Baltimore.” – namath prior to leading new york to a super bowl victory
2011 Topps Football Super Bowl Legends #SBL-XXI
performance
• guided new york to 30 second-half points
• earned mvp honors after setting a super bowl record for completion percentage
• threw for 268 yards and three touchdowns
set info
• Super bowl legends is a 35-card insert inside 2011 topps football
what they’ve said
• “This might be the best game a quarterback has ever played.” – former new york head coach bill parcells on simms’ super bowl performance
2011 Topps Football Super Bowl Legends #SBL-XXIII Jerry Rice
performance
• caught 11 passes for a super bowl record 215 receiving yards
• earned super bowl xxiii mvp honors
set info
• Super bowl legends is a 35-card insert inside 2011 topps football
What they’ve said
• “I’ll take my rings with me and I’ll just give it to people on the airplane. Just out of the blue. It makes their day.” – Jerry rice on his three super bowl rings
2011 Topps Football Super Bowl Legends #SBL-XXXVI
performance
• led new england to a super bowl win in his first season as the team’s starting quarterback
• engineered the game-winning drive
• Earned Super Bowl XXXVi mvp honors
set info
• Super bowl legends is a 35-card insert inside 2011 topps football
What they’ve said
• “Maybe they should name it the Brady Trophy. He won seven of them.” – bill belichick on the lombardi trophy
2011 Topps Football Super Bowl Legends #SBL-XXXV Ray Lewis
performance
• totaled five tackles and four passes defended in super bowl win over new york
•joined harvey martin as the only players in league history to win super bowl mvp and defensive player of the year in the same season.
set info
• Super bowl legends is a 35-card insert inside 2011 topps football
what they’ve said
• “I believe my big brother is one of the greatest football players to ever put on a uniform. Everything he displayed about the game — on the field and off the field — by being a leader and a constant professional truly set a great example for those around him.” – former teammate ed reed
