Although he was an All-American end at Florida State in 1964, many professional scouts doubted that Fred would make it in the NFL because he lacked speed. But, Biletnikoff parlayed hard work, precise pass routes, and great hands into a Hall of Fame career with the Oakland Raiders. Coach John Madden called him "one of the most dedicated athletes I have ever seen." In Super Bowl XI, Biletnikoff was named MVP in Oakland's 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Fred retired after the 1978 season with 589 career receptions for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns. Fred's trademark was large gobs of a gooey substance known as "stickum" which he smeared on his socks so he could apply some to his fingers before each play. Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1988, Biletnikoff was a unique player that fit the Raider mold perfectly. Fred made a special in-store appearance at Sports Gallery, where he signed many Raider collectibles including this authentic NFL football. Included is the special inscription "HOF 88," Fred's year of induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This great collectible is a must for any longtime resident of the Raider Nation.

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Voted the 8th greatest passing combination by NFL.com in 2008, Stabler to Belitnikoff IS the Raiders of old. QB Kenny Stabler was an Crimson Tide and Raider great. At Alabama he was First-Team All-SEC, an All-American, and directed the Crimson Tide to two National Championships. Following his stellar collegiate career, "The Snake" went on to star in the NFL, where he was a 4× Pro Bowl selection, 2× All-Pro selection, Super Bowl XI champion, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team selection, 1974 NFL MVP, and led the NFL in Passing Touchdowns in 1974 and 1976. But he equally famous for his long hair, partying ways and reckless (but successful play) at QB. Biletnikoff parlayed hard work, precise pass routes, and great hands into a Hall of Fame career with the Oakland Raiders. In Super Bowl XI, Biletnikoff was named MVP in Oakland's 32-14 win over the Minnesota Vikings. Fred retired after the 1978 season with 589 career receptions for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns. This authentic NFL football is hand-signed by both Super Bowl XI Stars and includes Fred's special "HOF 88" inscription. A great collectible from the best of times in the Raider Nation.

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Serra High School (San Mateo, CA) and University of Michigan graduate, QB Tom Brady has quickly become one of the top quarterbacks in the game. In 2001 he led the Patriots to their surprising Super Bowl XXXVI win over the heavily-favored Los Angeles Rams. He was named the Most Valuable Player of that game as well as being voted to the 2001 Pro Bowl. Then he did it all over again in 2003/2004 when he led the Pats over the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII, again winning the MVP Award for the game. And...yawn...he did the same in '05 leading the Pats to victory over the Eagles in Super Bowl XXXVIV. Three Super Bowl Victories and Two Super Bowl MVP's in four years - not a bad day at the office. The Joe Montana comparisons aren't going away anytime soon...in fact if anything they will only intensify. An NFL star for years to come, this official NFL football is hand-signed by Tom in silver sharpie. Brady is HOT right now. So are his collectibles.

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Cliff Branch
"Super Bowl XI, XV, XVIII" Special Inscription

Wide-receiver Cliff Branch spent his entire 14-year career with the Raiders, winning 3 NFL Championship rings in Super Bowl XI, XV and XVIII. Cliff caught two touchdowns in Super Bowl XV and 6 passes for 94 yards and a touchdown in Super Bowl XVIII. Cliff had perhaps his finest season in 1976 catching 46 passes for 1,111 yards and 12 TD's, averaging an amazing 24.2 yd per catch. Branch was named to four consecutive Pro Bowls (1974-1977) and in 1974 led the NFL in both receiving yards(1,092) and receiving touchdowns(13). Cliff finished his impressive 14 NFL seasons with 501 receptions for 8,685 yards and 67 touchdowns. Without a doubt, one of the All-Time Raider Greats at the wide-receiver position, Cliff is a proud member of the Raider Nation. Cliff recently made a special in-store appearance at our new Walnut Creek store. At this signing, Branch signed many Raider collectibles including this offical NFL Football. Check out Cliff's special "SB XI, XV, XVIII" inscription. A great collectible from a great period in Raider Nation history.

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These are very cool...and very unique...collectibles made possible by Sports Gallery's signings with Dwight Clark. Dwight Clark, a Pro-Bowl wide receiver, was a member of two 49ers Super Bowl Teams and had his number 87 retired by the club. The most memorable touchdown for Clark came in the 1982 NFC Playoffs when Dwight caught the winning touchdown from HOFer and Four-Time Super Bowl Champion, Joe Montana in the back of the endzone in the game's final minute. Known simply as The Catch, it is a moment in 49ers history that no Niner fan will ever forget. Remember what many consider to be the greatest single play in 49ers history with this Sports Gallery Exclusive. For during our recent signings with Dwight, he not only signed these SF 49er authentic Signature Panel Football (3-sides) but also "inscribed" the heck out of it with "THE CATCH 1-10-82" and his most complex diagram of "The Play" to date including both offense and defense. Play name, final score...it's all there. You have to click on the image to the left and check it out! And he also got his good buddy, and "The Catch" counterpart, Joe Montana, to sign a select few. You can only find these unique Niners collectible at Sports Gallery and Dwight is making these both a Limited Edition of 1,000. Terrific gifts for any Niners fan that will be passed down generation to generation. But hurry, we only have a limited number.

On January 20, 1985 the San Francisco 49ers captured their second Super Bowl title with a dominating offense and a defense that tamed Miami's explosive passing attack. Final Score: 49ers 38 Dolphins 16. On that day, San Francisco running back Roger Craig set a Super Bowl record by scoring three touchdowns on pass receptions of eight and 16 yards and a run of two yards. The only thing that kept him from certain Super Bowl MVP honors was a player named Joe Montana, who threw for a then Super Bowl record of 331 yards and three touchdowns (he also ran for another). Thanks to Roger and Joe, San Francisco's 537 total net yards bettered the previous Super Bowl record by more than 100 yards. The game was also noteworthy for its location: Stanford Stadium in Stanford, California. Not your typical Super Bowl venue. Roger hand-signed this official Super Bowl XIX football during his visit to Sports Gallery, along with the special inscription "3X SB Champ!" (Roger went on to win another Super Bowl with the Niners). A great remembrance of one of the 49ers most impressive Super Bowl performances AND their glory years in the 80's, this is a GREAT gift for any Niners fan.

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Retired Denver Broncos QB John Elway began his assault on the QB position at Stanford University. By the time he finished playing quarterback for The Cardinal, John held NCAA Division I career records for passing attempts and completions, and most games with more than 200 yards passing (30). Over four years, he passed for 9,349 yards and 77 touchdowns, earning All-America honors his senior year. A first-round draft choice of the Baltimore Colts in 1983, Elway was immediately traded to the Broncos, where John quickly became one of the most feared quarterbacks in the league. From 1983 through 1998, he led his team to five victories in six AFC championship games and two Super Bowl wins. Elway’s record 47 fourth quarter game-winning or game-tying drives are legendary, including "The Drive" vs. the Cleveland Browns in the 1986 AFC title game. The versatile Elway is the only player in National Football League history to pass for more than 3,000 yards and rush for more than 200 yards in the same season seven consecutive times. He was only the second quarterback in NFL history to record more than 40,000 yards passing and 3,000 yards rushing during his career. At the time of his retirement, he ranked second all-time in three of the game’s most significant passing categories, passing yards (51,475), attempts (7,250), and completions (4,123). Selected to play in nine Pro Bowl games, John also was the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1987, AFC Offensive Player of the Year in 1993, Super Bowl XXXIII Most Valuable Player, and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004, John's first year of eligibility. Simply one of the all-time best to play the QB position, John hand-signed this official NFL football in bold silver sharpie. A great gift for any Elway fan.

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An amazing defensive player, Ronnie Lott was the portrait of uncompromising tenacity. He slammed into runners, disrupted pass patterns, and separated ball carriers from footballs. No opponent who met Lott on a football field forgot the introduction. Asked once to describe the style with which he delivered a defensive blow, Lott said simply, "It comes from your toes, it comes from your soul, it comes from all that you are." Ronnie's impressive football resumes includes the following:

• Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2000
• Ten-Time Pro Bowl Selection
• NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
• Super Bowl Silver Anniversary Team
• NFL's 1980's All-Decade Team
• NFL Postseason Career Record For Most Interceptions
• College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2002

More important to Niners fans, his resume also includes nine divisional championships and victories in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, XXIII, and XXIV. During Ronnie's August 2006 Signing at Sports Gallery he signed this official Super Bowl XVI Football commemorating the Niners first Super Bowl victory, their thrilling 26-21 victory over Cincinnati during Ronnie's rookie season. Ronnie also included the inscription "HOF 00," his year of induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A rare and timeless collectible, we only have a few left from our signing.

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