The Eagles of my youth were not very good football teams and Harold Jackson was one of the few bright spots. He should’ve never been traded for Roman Gabriel. I agree with you, how he’s not in the Hall of Fame is beyond hard to believe. Another stellar list!
Never knew Harold Jackson had the trifecta of receptions, yards and receiving touchdowns for the entire decade of the 70s - you’re right he does belong in the Hall of Fame.
@@JasonSubik thank you. He’s being held back because his numbers aren’t impressive compared to the numbers today’s receivers put up. That is mostly because of rule changes and coaching philosophy.
Swann and Stallworth. Their numbers were somewhat diluted due to the fact that they played alongside each other (limiting targets) as well as a prolific rushing attack (2 thousand-yard backs in '76), but these two HOFers were easily among the best of the decade. And that's not even taking into account their absolutely off-the-chart postseason numbers, where they combined for 1961 yards, 21 touchdowns, and a SB MVP award.
@@Rob-vy4bu it is hard to argue with you, but I just felt that they both started their careers a bit late into the 70’s and there amazing seasons didn’t make up for the seasons they missed. Thanks for your comments, that’s what makes sports fun!! 😎
@@FreeSportsCards-c8r This is true - they were 2 of 5 HOFers drafted by the Steelers in '74. Without a doubt, the greatest draft by a single team in the history of the NFL. Hey, that could make for an interesting video - "Top 10 best drafts in NFL history." You're welcome!
Charlie joiner also played for the Bengals. Isaac Curtis was the best on that team and was really surprised he didn't make the cut. Also Lynn swan I feel deserves recognition for the steelers.
Wow, this list was a blast from the past! I remember how good all these guys were but once the game changed in the 1980's these guys got resigned to the dust bin of history. It's a shame. Congratulations on 200 subscribers, Steve! Well deserved.
@@ghill628 thank you. The numbers that the wide receivers attained in the 79’s don’t seem impressive, until you understand how the rules were so much different then favoring defenses and making coaches prefer to run the football.
They didn't make it "legal" for O lineman to "hold the jerseys" of D lineman. They just said they could extend their arms with their hands open. I appreciate putting Reggie Rucker on the list. My childhood was spent watching Brian Sipe throw to the great trio of Rucker, Dave Logan, and Ozzie Newsome, culminating in Sipe's MVP season of '80 (4,000+ yds, 30 TDs).
@@marcomoreno3071 Swann was my favorite when I was a kid, but because he got a late start on his decade, I left him off the list. I am second guessing myself a bit on him. All worth didn’t make the cut. Not sure who Snow is.
Now going to argue with your list or the order but such lists will often leave out players who had a career that is evenly divided between 2 different decades. The 2 best WRs of their era are Paul Warfield and Charley Taylor but both played half their careers in the 1960s which is why you did not include them on this list. Totally agree with Harold Jackson belonging in the hall of fame. The man is still alive at age 78 and needs to be voted in.
@@joeblow2069 yes, that I a conundrum that I face with all of these lists. It’s even worse for baseball players because they switch positions so often during their careers. Thank you for watching and especially for your feedback.
@@FreeSportsCards-c8r Just from a cultural standpoint Swann should be on any top 10 70’s list. Those 1970’s Super Bowl performances were just too iconic. Every suburban kid in the 1970’s going out for a pass in the park dreamed of being Lynn Swann.
No Paul Warfield? He was on a run-first team in a run-first league but, man, quite a guy to be left off...or did i miss him whilst answering my wife? Apologies, if so.
@@hubertcashisking you didn’t miss him. He was in my radar but I couldn’t get him past the 10 guys I listed. I think that you’re right that the run first system hurt his production. The same can be said of his quarterback.
@@mickey4mila yes he was!! I grew up and live in Bills country, where he played for a bit. He was my Dads favorite Bills receiver. I take it that you know him as a Raider?
@@FreeSportsCards-c8r I know him as A Buffalo Bill. I have lived in Bills country my entire life. Growing up in the 70's he was one of my favorites. We used to him by touching our toes on the sideline. Loving your channel.
@@PackAddictRips Jason, I saw your comment about how I didn’t have the cards lined up properly in the video. I was very tired when I was making the video and after I saw your comment I deleted the entire video and then made the corrections and reposted it in the morning. The lesson here for me is to not push through a video when you are exhausted!! I am very grateful to you for clueing me in to the errors that I had made. I intend on sending you a little something to express my thanks and make up for the card that would have otherwise been yours.
Can't argue. As a one time card guy myself I can see you go strictly by the card reverse. AND having grown up from the late 60s to the very early 80s I can also see that you omitted the 60s holdovers like Warfield Hayes & Alworth and those who only started to pile up stats in the the late 70s. 100% agree on Jackson. I was the same way when Pearson was not getting in as he was MY guy. IDK if it was the ENTIRE 70s but Carmichael DID have a long streak. I saw a lot of comments about leave outs & yeah Mel Gray Isaac Curtis Swann & Stallworth WERE great but THE ONLY one I'd give honorable mention to is Charley Taylor & I HATED the Redskins but again he did a lot of damage in the 60s so GREAT list & those card pics brought back a lot of memories.
If I'm not mistaken Harold Carmichael held the consecutive games catch streak until broken by Steve Largent (177). Art Monk then had the consecutive game catch record until Jerry Rice shattered it (along with every other Receiving record). Harold Jackson not in Canton? How can that be?🤨
@@BruceWalther-s2l yes!!! That is what I heard, and when my brain computed how long it would take to play that many games, it took me through the entire decade of the 70’s. You are correct.
@@zrocks2001 people keep asking me about that!!! They started their careers late into the 70’s and I didn’t think that their numbers were better than other players in the top 10. I will say that I loved those two and especially Swann. I always pretended I was him when I was a kid.
How anybody could make a list of the greatest wide receivers of the 1970’s and not include Lynn Swan and John Stallworth is unthinkable. Get video but it’s missing two of the best to play the game.
@@mikealberti9726 he was my favorite receiver when I was kid, but his career didn’t start until well into the 70’s, and he didn’t make up the difference.
@@garrickragon1232 Paul warfield only only caught 30 or more passes twice in the 70’s. Taylor’s 3 best seasons by far were all in the 60’s. Thank you for watching and especially for the conversation. 😁
@@terryscott696 Charley Taylor was great!!! But his 4 best seasons were in the 60’s. By the time that 70’s came along, he really wasn’t at the highest level anymore.
No Paul Warfield ? No Charlie Taylor ? No Issac Curtis ? No Lynn Swann or John Stallworth ? Actually I'm glad Swann ( the most undeserving player in the HOF ) isn't on here. I agree on Harold Jackson he should have been in the HOF YEARS ago !
The Eagles of my youth were not very good football teams and Harold Jackson was one of the few bright spots. He should’ve never been traded for Roman Gabriel. I agree with you, how he’s not in the Hall of Fame is beyond hard to believe. Another stellar list!
@@Scaredycat-dad thank you!!
Great video! Thanks for the knowledge and congrats on your growing popularity!
@@Darb1972 it’s great to hear from you Brad!!
Never knew Harold Jackson had the trifecta of receptions, yards and receiving touchdowns for the entire decade of the 70s - you’re right he does belong in the Hall of Fame.
@@JasonSubik thank you. He’s being held back because his numbers aren’t impressive compared to the numbers today’s receivers put up. That is mostly because of rule changes and coaching philosophy.
Swann and Stallworth. Their numbers were somewhat diluted due to the fact that they played alongside each other (limiting targets) as well as a prolific rushing attack (2 thousand-yard backs in '76), but these two HOFers were easily among the best of the decade. And that's not even taking into account their absolutely off-the-chart postseason numbers, where they combined for 1961 yards, 21 touchdowns, and a SB MVP award.
@@Rob-vy4bu it is hard to argue with you, but I just felt that they both started their careers a bit late into the 70’s and there amazing seasons didn’t make up for the seasons they missed. Thanks for your comments, that’s what makes sports fun!! 😎
@@FreeSportsCards-c8r This is true - they were 2 of 5 HOFers drafted by the Steelers in '74. Without a doubt, the greatest draft by a single team in the history of the NFL. Hey, that could make for an interesting video - "Top 10 best drafts in NFL history." You're welcome!
@ lol. I will give you 50% of my profits from that draft video!!🤣😂
Charlie joiner also played for the Bengals. Isaac Curtis was the best on that team and was really surprised he didn't make the cut. Also Lynn swan I feel deserves recognition for the steelers.
@@GeorgeFreda I’ll admit that it was to leave Swann off the list.
These are some impressive stats on these guys. The 70s was before my era lol. Great video man
@@Daddyof8. thank you!
Wow, this list was a blast from the past! I remember how good all these guys were but once the game changed in the 1980's these guys got resigned to the dust bin of history. It's a shame.
Congratulations on 200 subscribers, Steve! Well deserved.
@@ghill628 thank you. The numbers that the wide receivers attained in the 79’s don’t seem impressive, until you understand how the rules were so much different then favoring defenses and making coaches prefer to run the football.
Great video!!! Would love one of the cards!
@@markcarpenter4469 I’ll send you the Joiner card soon. Thanks for watching my videos.
@ thank you so much! Really appreciate all you do!
They didn't make it "legal" for O lineman to "hold the jerseys" of D lineman. They just said they could extend their arms with their hands open. I appreciate putting Reggie Rucker on the list. My childhood was spent watching Brian Sipe throw to the great trio of Rucker, Dave Logan, and Ozzie Newsome, culminating in Sipe's MVP season of '80 (4,000+ yds, 30 TDs).
@@carseye1219 Brian Sipe was an MVP!!!??? Wow!!! I was just getting into football at that point. Thank you for the information. 😎
I will definitely take a pick of your choice if the chargers isn’t available
@@Daddyof8. sorry, they were all claimed already.
@ no problem at all brother. Thanks anyways
Swann, Allworth and Snow were pretty good too
@@marcomoreno3071 Swann was my favorite when I was a kid, but because he got a late start on his decade, I left him off the list. I am second guessing myself a bit on him. All worth didn’t make the cut. Not sure who Snow is.
Now going to argue with your list or the order but such lists will often leave out players who had a career that is evenly divided between 2 different decades.
The 2 best WRs of their era are Paul Warfield and Charley Taylor but both played half their careers in the 1960s which is why you did not include them on this list.
Totally agree with Harold Jackson belonging in the hall of fame. The man is still alive at age 78 and needs to be voted in.
@@joeblow2069 yes, that I a conundrum that I face with all of these lists. It’s even worse for baseball players because they switch positions so often during their careers. Thank you for watching and especially for your feedback.
What?? No Swann or Stallworth?🤔🤔
@@cason2006 they started their careers well into the 70’s and weren’t able to make up for the lost time.
@@FreeSportsCards-c8r
Just from a cultural standpoint Swann should be on any top 10 70’s list. Those 1970’s Super Bowl performances were just too iconic. Every suburban kid in the 1970’s going out for a pass in the park dreamed of being Lynn Swann.
@ good points. When I was a kid I pretended to be Lynn Swan too.
The Mel Blount rule! Hey Steve, I’d like the Biletnikoff if it’s not claimed! Great video!
@@thefootballguyusa7941 now I have to look up the Mel Blount rule!! I’ll send it your way soon.
No Paul Warfield? He was on a run-first team in a run-first league but, man, quite a guy to be left off...or did i miss him whilst answering my wife?
Apologies, if so.
@@hubertcashisking you didn’t miss him. He was in my radar but I couldn’t get him past the 10 guys I listed. I think that you’re right that the run first system hurt his production. The same can be said of his quarterback.
Oh wow. I didn't know about Cliff Branch. Wahoo - Drew Pearson was awesome and he's a really nice man.
Bobby Chandler was also great!
@@mickey4mila yes he was!! I grew up and live in Bills country, where he played for a bit. He was my Dads favorite Bills receiver. I take it that you know him as a Raider?
@@FreeSportsCards-c8r I know him as A Buffalo Bill. I have lived in Bills country my entire life. Growing up in the 70's he was one of my favorites. We used to him by touching our toes on the sideline. Loving your channel.
Aw, my comment must have been deleted. Very informative video, Steve!
@@PackAddictRips Jason, I saw your comment about how I didn’t have the cards lined up properly in the video. I was very tired when I was making the video and after I saw your comment I deleted the entire video and then made the corrections and reposted it in the morning. The lesson here for me is to not push through a video when you are exhausted!! I am very grateful to you for clueing me in to the errors that I had made. I intend on sending you a little something to express my thanks and make up for the card that would have otherwise been yours.
I’ll leave the cards for others. I already have Charlie Joiner cards coming in the mail. 😊
@@timzusa they still haven’t arrived?
@@FreeSportsCards-c8r The Charlie Joiner cards I bought off eBay haven't arrived yet. It should be soon. haha
I guess i am the only person to watch paul warfield play pro football! What a joke. Don't believe me, go and ask mel blunt.
@@dolphingoosby7195 he was great with the Dolphins, but was probably held back because of Don Shula s run first philosophy
@FreeSportsCards-c8r he wasn't held back, the threat of him opened up the running game. Remember, he was a "team first" player not a diva.
@ all I know for sure is that the Dolphins beat the Bills 20 times in a row during the 70’s
Can't argue. As a one time card guy myself I can see you go strictly by the card reverse. AND having grown up from the late 60s to the very early 80s I can also see that you omitted the 60s holdovers like Warfield Hayes & Alworth and those who only started to pile up stats in the the late 70s. 100% agree on Jackson. I was the same way when Pearson was not getting in as he was MY guy. IDK if it was the ENTIRE 70s but Carmichael DID have a long streak. I saw a lot of comments about leave outs & yeah Mel Gray Isaac Curtis Swann & Stallworth WERE great but THE ONLY one I'd give honorable mention to is Charley Taylor & I HATED the Redskins but again he did a lot of damage in the 60s so GREAT list & those card pics brought back a lot of memories.
Where is Isaac Curtis some of the best hands in football
@@billblack3775 he was in my radar but I couldn’t include everyone.
If I'm not mistaken Harold Carmichael held the consecutive games catch streak until broken by Steve Largent (177). Art Monk then had the consecutive game catch record until Jerry Rice shattered it (along with every other Receiving record).
Harold Jackson not in Canton? How can that be?🤨
@@BruceWalther-s2l yes!!! That is what I heard, and when my brain computed how long it would take to play that many games, it took me through the entire decade of the 70’s. You are correct.
wheres Stallworth and Swan
@@zrocks2001 people keep asking me about that!!! They started their careers late into the 70’s and I didn’t think that their numbers were better than other players in the top 10. I will say that I loved those two and especially Swann. I always pretended I was him when I was a kid.
@@FreeSportsCards-c8r I understand.
Yes I did too Swan was awesome.
If Charlie Joiner is still available, I'll take it.
@@rtemp579 sorry my friend. They go fast these days.
How anybody could make a list of the greatest wide receivers of the 1970’s and not include Lynn Swan and John Stallworth is unthinkable. Get video but it’s missing two of the best to play the game.
@@mikealberti9726 he was my favorite receiver when I was kid, but his career didn’t start until well into the 70’s, and he didn’t make up the difference.
Paul Warfield? Charley Taylor?
@@garrickragon1232 Paul warfield only only caught 30 or more passes twice in the 70’s. Taylor’s 3 best seasons by far were all in the 60’s. Thank you for watching and especially for the conversation. 😁
hey steve, i would like the charlie joyner card if not claimed already. sent you an email already.
@@joe3019772008 sorry my friend. All of the cards have already been claimed.
Hey Steve lmk if the Fred card is available
@@yezzir8929 sorry. All gone. The cards I sent you earlier should be arriving soon 😁
wheres Swann andStallworth
Where is Charley Taylor? You gotta be kidding me!
@@terryscott696 Charley Taylor was great!!! But his 4 best seasons were in the 60’s. By the time that 70’s came along, he really wasn’t at the highest level anymore.
No Paul Warfield ? No Charlie Taylor ? No Issac Curtis ? No Lynn Swann or John Stallworth ? Actually I'm glad Swann ( the most undeserving player in the HOF ) isn't on here. I agree on Harold Jackson he should have been in the HOF YEARS ago !