1955 Topps All American Custom Jay Wilkinson Duke Blue Devils

Awhile back I read Mr. Wilkinson's book about his father "Bud Wilkinson" and really enjoyed it. It inspired me to add Jay to my 55 Topps All American set. From his website: "Jay was a first-team All-American football player at Duke University in 1963, finishing ninth for the Heisman Trophy award. He excelled throughout his college football career and today is a member of the Duke University Sports Hall of Fame. Jay also was a high school All-American, leading both his football and basketball teams to state championship games."

1960 Fleer Texas Longhorns Customs

1960 Fleer Football has always been a favorite of mine and I have started using it as a design for my customs. I started with a couple of 1960's Longhorn greats Jack Collins and Jimmy Saxton but really liked the outcome and have used it on others as well. Here are some of the results.

Jackie Burkett Auburn Tigers All American 1958 & 1959

From auburntigers.com

Though he played college baseball and basketball, Jackie Burkett will be remembered as one of Auburn's greatest centers. Burkett and Zeke Smith combined to give Auburn some of its greatest line play in history. He was named top center and linebacker by SEC coaches in 1958. Selected All-American in 1958 and 1959, Burkett captained the 1959 team and called defensive signals during his three-year varsity career.