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  • joel
    Paid Member

    • Feb 2014
    • 8041
    #1

    1972 NFL Punter

    Just found this stamped Lincoln. Does anyone know who this #27 is? It looks like he is a punter and was well known in 1972. Your help is appreciated. Thanks for looking,
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    • jfines69
      Paid Member

      • Jun 2010
      • 28627
      #2
      Cool find... Not sure but it may be related to a college kicker... I do not think NFL kickers use numbers in the 20 and up range??? Would be cool to find out tho!!!
      Jim
      (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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        • willbrooks
          Die & Design Expert, LCF Glossary Author

          • Jan 2012
          • 9473
          #3
          Right, this guy is a kicker, not a punter. In the NFL, kickers and qbs wear numbers from 1-19, but that system was only adopted in 1973, so it could be someone from 1972 or earlier. Anyway, what neat counterstamp. I have never seen one like this before. No idea if it is supposed to be a particular someone or just a generic person. Have to try to do some research. Fun find!
          Last edited by willbrooks; 07-31-2016, 05:00 AM.
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            • onecent1909
              Wrong Design Die Expert
              • Feb 2012
              • 2597
              #4
              helmet being a leather type leads me to a pre 1940 helmet and person
              the uniform looks like long sleeves which would also be pre 1940
              Member: Florida State representative for the ANA, Florida state representative for CONECA, F.U.N. and the Ocala Coin Club

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                • Roller
                  Member
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 6975
                  #5
                  Neat find. Don't believe I have seen that one before either.

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                    • joel
                      Paid Member

                      • Feb 2014
                      • 8041
                      #6
                      Originally posted by jfines69
                      Cool find... Not sure but it may be related to a college kicker... I do not think NFL kickers use numbers in the 20 and up range??? Would be cool to find out tho!!!
                      Good point, Jim!! I think the #27 has some significance, but for what or who I do not know.

                      Originally posted by onecent1909
                      helmet being a leather type leads me to a pre 1940 helmet and person
                      the uniform looks like long sleeves which would also be pre 1940
                      WOW!! Great eye for detail, John!!

                      Originally posted by willbrooks
                      Right, this guy is a kicker, not a punter. In the NFL, kickers and qbs wear numbers from 1-19, but that system was only adopted in 1973, so it could be someone from 1972 or earlier. Anyway, what neat counterstamp. I have never seen one like this before. No idea if it is supposed to be a particular someone or just a generic person. Have to try to do some research. Fun find!
                      Will, Sounds like you are into NFL!! Thanks for the insight!!
                      Last edited by willbrooks; 07-31-2016, 11:21 AM.

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                        • duece2seven
                          Member
                          • Feb 2013
                          • 1567
                          #7
                          Very cool find!

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                            • onecent1909
                              Wrong Design Die Expert
                              • Feb 2012
                              • 2597
                              #8
                              pre 1960s some players doubled up on positions
                              QB/K George Blanda
                              RB/K Frank Gifford, and Paul Hornung
                              The first kicking specialist is considered to be Ben Agajanain in 1945
                              .
                              you are probably looking for a player that could be of any position who kicked a wining field goal or point after
                              that won a special game ( maybe an anniversary in 1972) prior to the 1940 season in college or pros....
                              Good luck on that.
                              BUT never the less a super cool coin.
                              Last edited by onecent1909; 07-31-2016, 12:45 PM.
                              Member: Florida State representative for the ANA, Florida state representative for CONECA, F.U.N. and the Ocala Coin Club

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                                • jfines69
                                  Paid Member

                                  • Jun 2010
                                  • 28627
                                  #9
                                  This coin has generated some really good discussion... nfl.com could provide some insight as well as the NCAA site... Will have to do some research now!!!
                                  Jim
                                  (A.K.A. Elmer Fudd) Be verwy verwy quiet... I'm hunting coins!!! Good Hunting!!!

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