Upper Deck Releases First Licensed Texas Longhorns Football Card Set
by ElongatedHorn on Nov 8, 2011 12:37 PM CST
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Upper Deck has produced the first fully licensed Texas Longhorns football trading card set. The California-based card and sports memorabilia company has exclusive rights with the Collegiate Licensing Company to produce licensed college trading cards.
The set checklist features legendary Longhorns such as Earl Campbell, Ricky Williams, Vince Young, Colt McCoy, Wane McGarity, Darrell Royal, Tony Degrate, Johnny "Lam" Jones, Steve Worster and plenty others sure to excite those with burnt orange oozing through their veins. The main set consists of 100 cards, but the product also features several subsets and special themed sets, including autographed cards.
The Monumental Moments set highlights games and moments that will forever be lauded by all Texas fans, such as the first bowl in 1943, the 1970 Cotton Bowl win, Ricky Williams setting the career rushing record and, of course, the 2006 Rose Bowl. All-Time Alumni combines two or three greats with combos such as Colt McCoy/Vince Young and Vince Young/Ricky Williams/Earl Campbell. And, yes, those also have dual- and triple-autographed versions sure to make your Longhorns pants go crazy.
All-Americans is a 16-card insert set highlighting the years each featured player was named All-America. The National Champions insert features players and coaches from the four national championship teams. There also are dual and triple combo versions. How about a Mack Brown/Vince Young combo autograph, or a Darrell Royal/James Street?
More on the set, where to get the cards and how to win some from Upper Deck, after the jump.
The basic set and inserts sets also include autographed versions. There are a total of 192 Longhorn legends in the product. The cards are available in boxes of 24 packs with eight cards per pack, and Upper Deck says each box will include at least one autographed card. They can be found at sports card shops in Texas, including Sports Cards Plus in San Antonio, SMP Sports Cards in Grapevine, Nick's Sportscards in Dallas, Card Traders of Austin, Kenny's Collectibles of Austin and other locations.
The product can also be purchased at the Upper Deck Store. Of course, we wouldn't ever dream of leaving our faithful BONers without a decisive advantage to get your hot little hands on these cards. The good folks at Upper Deck are offering up boxes to BON members. How do you win? Just leave a comment on this post to enter. There will be one grand prize of an autographed oversized Earl Campbell card! So, leave your comments below and you just might get some sweet hook 'em stuff to add to your collection. Commenting more than once will not increase your chances of winning, but by all means, comment as much as your little burnt orange heart desires. Winners will be chosen at random.
Oh, and enjoy the check list for the Memorable Moments set and the card gallery below.
Memorable Moments
1943 Cotton Bowl
1943 (1/1/1943): Texas wins its first Bowl game, beating Georgia Tech 14-7 in the Cotton Bowl Classic
1964 Cotton Bowl
1964 (1/1/1964): Texas Defeats Navy 28-6 in the Cotton Bowl to go undefeated on the season "came out throwing"
1965 Orange Bowl
1965 (1/1/1965): Underdog Texas beat #1 Alabama 21-17, led by a Tommy Nobis stop of Joe Namath on the goal line
The Game of the Century
1969 (12/6/1969): The Game of the Century, Texas beats Arkansas 15-14, "53 Veer Pass"
1970 Cotton Bowl
1970 (1/1/1970): Texas Wins Cotton Bowl 21-17 to become the National Champions
Cotton Speyrer
1970 (10/3/1970) vs UCLA, On third and 19 with :20 to play, Texas ran "86 pass". WR Cotton Speyrer caught a pass from Eddie Phillips, giving Texas the win 20-17
Earl Campbell
1977 (11/26/1977): Earl Campbell Rushes for 222 yards and scores 4 TD's vs Texas A&M
James Brown
1996 (12/7/1996): "Roll left" , play that sparked the Longhorns to victory against Nebraska in the inaugural Big 12 Championship Game. Pass from James Brown to Derek Lewis.
Ricky Williams
1998 (10/3/1998): Ricky Williams rushes for a single game UT record of 350 yards vs IOWA State
Ricky Williams
1998 (11/27/1998): Ricky Williams breaks Tony Dorsett's NCAA career rushing record (game vs. Texas AM)
Major Applewhite
2001 (12/28/2001): Major Applewhite throws for 473 yards for a come from behind victory over the Washington Huskies in the Holiday Bowl
2005 Rose Bowl
2005 (1/1/2005): Texas wins Rose Bowl 38-37 over Michigan (use image fo Vince Young from the game)
Red River Rivalry
2005 (10/8/2005): 100th Anniversary of the Red River Rivalry. Texas beat Oklahoma 45-12.
2006 Rose Bowl
2006 (1/4/2006): 2006 Rose Bowl - Show image of Vince Young celebrating (maybe with the confetti falling around him)
Texas Longhorns
2006 (2/14/2006): National Championship Squad Visits the White house
Colt McCoy
2009 (11/21/2009): Colt McCoy captures the FBS record for most wins by a starting QB (43) with a 51-20 win over Kansas.
Marching Band
2006: Dedication of the Earl Campbell Statue at Royal-Memorial Stadium
Bevo
2006 (1/4/2006): Bevo takes the field at the 2006 Rose Bowl
Darrell K. Royal Stadium
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The irony of the Priest Holmes card...
is how that game was against the Mack Brown lead UNC team. Who would have know he would be the next head coach at UT.
"We are Texas. We always expect to be the best." - Sam Acho
Good stuff
I’ll definitely be looking for these the next time I get back to Texas.
This is great . . .
. . . although I won’t be surprised if one of the other schools squawks about it. A&M claimed to be existentially threatened by a TV channel, so I can only imagine the rending of garments over this.
The Big 12 invitation is not an affirmation of TCU. To the contrary, it is TCU's affirmation of the Big 12. TCU does not need validation from the likes of Baylor, which has done absolutely nothing with its AQ affiliation except live off the success of OU and UT.
Thank you Upperdeck!
That autographed Earl Campbell card willl look good beside my autographed Earl poster. Thanks again and Hook ’Em
This is an awesome collection.
"This is a chance to shine some light on the city, They say it’s too cold. I’m going to bring some warmth to it." Marcell Dareus
by matthew62 on Nov 8, 2011 12:56 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Awesome
An autographed VY card would be a nice addition to a collection.
Lost Art
I grew up with UD baseball/basketball/football cards, spent most of my allowance on packs and now being a Texas Ex, this set is gonna bring back some memories. Nice work UD!
Question about the licensing
Do the players depicted on the cards get any cut of the licensing fees?
Great shots of the Tower. Great shots of kids. Available in DFW and throughout Texas.
Yes, they do.
Licensing for school name and logos is with the CLC, but for a set like this UD has to do deals with players, too, especially for autographs.
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by ElongatedHorn on Nov 8, 2011 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
That's good to hear
Great shots of the Tower. Great shots of kids. Available in DFW and throughout Texas.
Are you sure?
I was under the understanding that the schools / NCAA had the rights to player images from their college years.
Cool
Me want
I read all John Grisham books, He looks like Rick Barnes.
Awesome UpperDeck
My son and I will enjoy opening each pack.
too cool
I think I will be buying these regardless of winning a pack.
Cut!
No. No. No, man.
You're making me fall asleep.
To death, bro! -Ghandi
Hook 'Em
The do look awesome. I’d love to see the Roll Left Card.
Love it!
Great Christmas gift idea for my dad/hubby/kiddo!
Watch out, I bite.
by EddieTheAlbinoSquirrel on Nov 8, 2011 1:11 PM CST reply actions
Awesome!
Definitely putting this on my holiday wish list!
Very cool
Some of those cards send me back to my happy Longhorn childhood!
by revhorn on Nov 8, 2011 1:18 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Nice
It’s been a while since I bought UD cards. Great idea!
I would love that!!!
I’m loving my Texas Longhorns and have a hell of a collection to include my Tattoo with my Longhorn logo and a rose in it’s mouth… GO HORNS!
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by horns1025 on Nov 8, 2011 1:35 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Great idea
This sounds like something that will be under a lot of Christmas trees this year. Plus, as someone who watched the Tyler Rose in person, the chance to win that card is exciting.
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by Longhorn in Canada on Nov 8, 2011 1:39 PM CST reply actions
Huzzah!
Guess I got my stock stuffer ideas taken care of!
Wow awesome
I would love this as an early christmas/birthday present lol but this is awesome! something every Longhorn fan needs!
Perfect
As in, perfect Christmas gift to my Father.
Ohhhh!!! I wanna win!
How fanfreakingtabulous it would be to win these!! Hook em!!
Toss me one
Go along with my hat that has Mack & Major’s autographs. Maybe I just need to swipe my brother’s signed poster of Earl Campbell…..
Great
going to share em with my Grandson when I win.Will probably buy em if I don’t.
Me :)
Can’t wait to start collecting Texas Cards. Help me get started please.
by Down Town Barrett Browne on Nov 8, 2011 2:33 PM CST reply actions
great
would love to win these for a Christmas gift for my 7 year old
Great Gift!!
HOOK’EM!! WIsh they had these when I was younger!!
What a great package for fans
That would be cool to show off.
Y HALLO THAR
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by Burrito Electrico on Nov 8, 2011 3:52 PM CST reply actions
Trading Cards - yes!
As a lifelong Longhorn and former kid, these would’ve been high on the list of greatest Christmas gift ever. I’m getting a set for my nephew and hoping someone gets a set for me!
by Fake Kiki Di Ayala on Nov 8, 2011 4:07 PM CST reply actions
Burnt Orange Beautiful!
It looks like Upper Deck did a great job honoring the history and tradition of the program, and the medium itself, while still offering up something that feels special and new. So happy we finally have this for Texas.
Hook ’Em!!!
Phenomenal
So many great moments! Love the idea of reliving so many of my favorite Longhorn moments… Roll Left, Priest’s superman dive in the Sun Bowl, Ricky’s Heisman run, Vince and the National Champs team, Colt’s win record, and more! Can’t wait!
by the usual suspects on Nov 8, 2011 4:30 PM CST via mobile reply actions
earl lives on upper deck
It’s About Time That UpperDeck Put Out This Set-
DJ
Please say there’s a Derrick Johnson card.
by hector032888 on Nov 8, 2011 5:25 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
priest
the card of priest holmes going airborn over unc in the sun bowl.is there a card celebrating the end of nut squeezing,animal lusting,male cheerleading loving douche bags ?
Nice.
Just made Christmas shopping a bit easier.
If a man is alone in the woods and he speaks, if no one hears him,,is he still wrong?
for the true Emo Horn nerds...
I’m curious how hard it would be to create a Magic (Majik) like card game based upon this collection. For example, a Colt McCoy card is worth between 4-7 touchdowns per game, unless you face a 2010 Nebraska defensive line, then it’s 0-2 touchdowns.
I admit it: I chuckled
I was working on a tackier response that would tie together Kellen Heard, Ron Prince-led Wildcats, and Alabama.
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by burntorangehorn on Nov 9, 2011 8:53 AM CST up reply actions
the Nerd Horn part of me really thinks it would be cool...
but obviously, different eras would have different values. The DKR/Street Horns would only be good for 2-3 TD’s a game, but they would limit your ability to score your normal range of TD’s by half or 1/3 because they controlled time of possession w/ the wishbone.
I actually have never even touched a Magic (or however it's spelled) card
But I think projecting teams into things like that is pretty amusing. Well done.
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by burntorangehorn on Nov 9, 2011 1:03 PM CST up reply actions
Awesome
I definitely want in on the rattle! I loved collecting cards when younger, and still get the urge now and then to get into it again, especially as my sons get older.
by junglerules on Nov 8, 2011 6:38 PM CST via mobile reply actions
A Piece of Home
Great gift to sneak into my husband’s duffle bag when he deploys overseas!
Nick's Sportscards
Wow, 90% of my baseball card collection is from that little store. Glad to see it’s still around. Hook’em, and count me in.
sweet
are they saving the 1978 to 1995 highlight moments for next year?
by everything horns on Nov 8, 2011 8:34 PM CST reply actions
amazing
Seeing that “Super Priest” card image brought back sweet memories! A box of these is definitely going on my Christmas wish list, win or lose!
I dig holes. I bleed burnt orange.
by idighorns on Nov 8, 2011 8:58 PM CST via mobile reply actions
What...
…no Quan catching a laser from Colt on a slant against tOSU in the fiesta diving into the endzone for the win? I was there for that one just off the 30 nearest to the scoring endzone, it was an epic moment and i felt like my head was gonna explode.
Because being a Texas fan means never having to say you're sorry.
there was another moment that sticks out for me
dont recall what game, but there was a sack where orakpo came from one side and kindle the other and they sandwiched some poor SOB, i think it was a tech qb, that was great.
Because being a Texas fan means never having to say you're sorry.
how cool is this
first ut game was that one vs unc in the sun bowl. so so awesome
Wow this is awesome!
Thanks guys for the chance. Hook ’em!
I remember the first set of Upper Deck baseball cards...
They have alway been really high quality, ever since the beginning. Great photos and super crisp, too. I haven’t bought sports cards in over 20 years, but part of me wants to pick this deck up.
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Ahhhh yes
Been waiting for this for a long time!
by Longhorn_Man on Nov 8, 2011 11:54 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions
These are sweet...
college football cards have come a long way since the days when they airbrushed out the school names and logos!
by double_longhorn on Nov 9, 2011 12:05 AM CST reply actions
The winning comment?
Would love to win them
Good Idea
Next… a card set for UT Baseball!
Great
We are the Joneses. Unfair recruiting advantage
"When I came off the mound the hairs were standing up on my arm. I know there's not much"
/Holland.
Great cards
I bought a box yesterday and pulled an autograph of James Brown…looks great. Looking to get more…really want a James Street auto.
Sweet!
Post a pic of the card here to show everyone!
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by ElongatedHorn on Nov 9, 2011 9:29 AM CST up reply actions
I'm sure this is a legit thread and all
But it’s hilarious how many of these comments are by posters who registered today and have posted just in this thread.
I’m very interested, but that kind of practice significantly delegitimizes the product IMO.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
― Isaac Asimov
True, but...
I think these kinds of contests are a decent way to get more people to register on the site, and thus bring in at least a few more commenters long-term.
Anyway, the cards look excellent—definitely getting a couple packs for Christmas presents!
Exactly
If it helps bring more eyeballs to the site and gets more people interested in participating on BON more, then it’s all good. That’s what promotions are supposed to do.
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by ElongatedHorn on Nov 9, 2011 9:23 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, legitimate publicity through things like this works and all
What I meant was that many times an online product will have a few paid people create a series of dummy profiles to either leave extremely positive reviews or post enthusiastic comments.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
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by burntorangehorn on Nov 9, 2011 1:06 PM CST up reply actions
I don't think that's why these "people" registered
I think they’re dummy accounts.
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
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by burntorangehorn on Nov 9, 2011 12:56 PM CST up reply actions
Great stocking stuffers
I just ordered three sets – two for gifts and one for me.
Please pick me for the give-away!!
BEST Christmas gift EVER….biggest problem….who to give it to? My 83 year old UTalumni Dad or my current UT student son?
They're mine I tell you! Mine!
(Insert maniacal laugh here.)
/Daffy Duck'd
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by Burrito Electrico on Nov 11, 2011 9:14 AM CST up reply actions
Just Purchased
I just purchased a box set for myself. Can’t wait to see how they look, and I’m especially looking forward to the James Brown “Roll Left” card!
by Horns Up in St Louis on Nov 9, 2011 12:37 PM CST reply actions
Wow
This might just be the coolest thing ever!!!!!!!! No, seriously. Sliced bread?!? You’re kidding right?!?
Count me in.
It fascinates me how the first couple of seconds you can see it go spurt spurt against the back wall and then the pressure equalizes or something and it comes in smoother. - Closure GT on Aug 22, 2011
Looks like two different Texas Longhorns boxes are available
http://store.upperdeck.com/cgi-bin/upperdeck/dyna/dynawvQD7K?page_number=1
For $20:
■Celebrate the history and tradition of Texas Football with the most comprehensive trading card set ever produced for UT
■Look for Autographs from Longhorn Football Greats
■Includes Texas Legends like:
-Colt McCoy
-Vince Young
-Darrell Royal
-Earl Campbell
-Rickey Williams
-Priest Holmes
-Major Applewhite
-Mack Brown
-Johnny “Ham” Jones
-Steve McMichael
■Every box contains one replica National Championship Pennant celebrating the Longhorns’ 4 Championship Seasons!
■Collect themed inserts pairing up some of Texas Football’s greatest stars and highlighting historic achievements, like:
-All-Time Alumni Duos and Trios
-NCAA All-Americans
-National Champions Duos and Trios
-Monumental Moments
■Every Box delivers a random assortment of 80 Texas Football cards with players dating back to the 1940s
■At least four special light F/X UT Icon inserts in every Blaster Case!
Product Breakdown:
•Autographed Cards:
-Regular Cards Autograph Parallel (1:30)
-All-Time Alumni Autograph Parallel (Varied #)
-All-Time Duos Autograph Parallel (Varied #)
-All-Time Trios Autograph Parallel (Varied #)
-NCAA All-Americans Autograph Parallel (Varied #)
-National Champions Autograph Parallel (Varied #)
-National Champions Duos Autograph Parallel (Varied #)
-National Champions Trios Autograph Parallel (Varied #)
•Inserts:
-UT Icons
-All-Time Alumni
-All-Time Duos
-All-Time Trios
-NCAA All-Americans
-National Champions
-National Champions Duos
-National Champions Trios
•Base Sets:
-80 Regular Cards
-20 Monumental Moment Cards
For $50:
■Celebrate the history and tradition of Texas Longhorn Football with the most comprehensive trading card set ever produced for UT
■Get one autograph from a Longhorn Football Great in every box
■Includes Texas Legends like:
-Colt McCoy
-Vince Young
-Darrell Royal
-Earl Campbell
-Ricky Williams
-Priest Holmes
-Major Applewhite
-Mack Brown
-Johnny “Ham” Jones
-Steve McMichael and more
■Get two special light F/X UT Icon inserts per box
■Look for themed inserts pairing some of Texas Football’s greatest stars, like:
-All-Time Alumni Duos and Trios
-NCAA All-Americans
-National Champions Duos and Trios
-Monumental Moments
■Every Box delivers a random assortment of 192 Texas Football cards with players dating back to the 1950s
■Commemorate the Longhorns’ four National Championships and monumental moments in hisotry with collectible trading cards
"Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge.'"
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The big difference is...
the $50 box has one autograph in every box.
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by ElongatedHorn on Nov 9, 2011 2:25 PM CST up reply actions
i still buy
a pack of cards anytime i see one available. these i have to buy!
Brings Back Good Memories of Card Collecting
I collected cards during the great bubble in the 1990’s. It’s great to see a good quality set for the Longhorns.
I’m going to pick up some of these to assist in the continuing Longhorn education of my 3 year-old son.
Let's get lucky!
What a great set from Upper Deck. Can’t wait to buy mine.
Perfect for my unborn son
Plan to start teaching my son the UT pride and glory of the program as soon as he is born. Is that too early…nah!
Great collection for the future longhorns
I really need a set
Already ordered one set....
(for myself, of course)…Now I have to decide who else is going to have their stocking hooked…
Indecision may or may not be my problem.
UPPER DECK
The finest of all trading card makers. I have a special spot in my house for these cards…
nice.
Enter.
BTW, this is not the full set for 50.00 just 24 packs.
wow!
havent thought about cards since i was 8-9, i think i may have to make an exception for my horns!
Earl the Tyler rose
I knew Earl back in the late ‘70s he was a good man. i have treasure memories.
my high school (Austin Reagan) play Tyler Lions and lost in the state finals ’74 in Earl’s first Appearance in the Astrodome. Saw him many times when he became and Oiler.
He was the greatest Longhorn. His heart is as big as Texas.
This would be a funny hoax for April Fools Day
Of course we would hate you forever for toying with our burnt orange hearts.
Oh yeah…
Sunkist said it best with…
Gimme.
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Collecting
Haven’t collected cards since about ’93 or so.
Think this is a perfect time to start again. :]
Hook ’em.
by Shawn Hinojosa on Nov 11, 2011 10:15 AM CST reply actions
\m/-_-\m/
I would love a set of these cards . die hard fan here \m/-_-\m/
Hook 'em!
Longhorn schwag is best!
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