If you grew up in the late 80s or 90s, you didn't just watch football.
You played Tecmo Bowl
And if you played Tecmo Bowl, you had opinions. Strong ones. About which players were unstoppable, which teams were unfair, and which matchups your friends refused to let you pick.
You already know Bo Jackson is the headliner of Tecmo Bowl Edition.
But the autograph checklist goes a lot deeper than Bo.
Today we're giving a sneak peek into four more signers. These aren't just NFL legends. They were some of the most dominant players in the Tecmo Bowl video game itself.
Dan Marino
Miami was one of the most popular teams in the game because Marino's arm was on another level. Deep bombs. Quick passes. It didn't matter. If you picked Miami, you were throwing the ball, and it was probably going to work.
Marino is one of the greatest to ever play the position in real life and in the game. His on-card autograph in Tecmo Bowl Edition is a must-have for anyone who remembers picking Miami and just airing it out.
Lawrence Taylor
The most feared defensive player in both real football and Tecmo Bowl.
LT would blow through the offensive line so fast that quarterbacks barely had time to pick a receiver. If you were playing against someone who knew how to use the Giants' defense, you were in trouble before the play even started.
LT in the Tecmo Bowl Edition is a tribute to the kind of dominance that transcends the sport. The kind that lives just as strongly in the memories of gamers as it does in football history.
Eric Dickerson
Eric Dickerson wasn't just in Tecmo Bowl.
Eric Dickerson was a force. He still holds the NFL's single-season rushing record — 2,105 yards in 1984.
His speed and power made Indianapolis a legitimate pick in the game, and his iconic goggles made him one of the most recognizable players in the NFL.
Having his on-card autograph in a set that celebrates Tecmo Bowl is as fitting as it gets.
John Elway
John Elway won two Super Bowls, made five Super Bowl appearances, and retired as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever play the game. He could throw it 70 yards or tuck it and run. Defenses had to respect both.
In Tecmo Bowl, that translated perfectly. Elway made Denver one of the most dangerous teams in the game. You never knew what was coming.
This Is Just the Beginning
These four are just a sneak peek. The full autograph checklist for Tecmo Bowl Edition goes much deeper.
More legends from the Tecmo era are coming.
We'll be revealing more names soon.
Let's Bo!