Postage Stamp : American Football – Legendary Football Coaches
Date of Issue : July 25, 1997
Description : This commemorative block celebrates four of the most influential and historic coaches in American football, featuring rich, painted portraits alongside elements associated with their legacy:
- Vince Lombardi (Top Left): The legendary head coach of the Green Bay Packers is depicted enthusiastically cheering, with a Packers player’s helmet prominently featuring the iconic “G” logo in the foreground.
- George Halas (Top Right): The founder, owner, and iconic head coach of the Chicago Bears (affectionately known as “Papa Bear”) is shown wearing his signature fedora and reviewing a play on a clipboard.
- Bear Bryant (Bottom Left): The historic University of Alabama head coach is pictured wearing his unmistakable houndstooth hat, directing his players. The adjacent sheet margin text highlights his six national championships and 323 career wins.
- Pop Warner (Bottom Right): A pioneer of early football who coached at several major programs (including Carlisle, Pitt, and Stanford) and helped develop youth football. He is pictured holding a football alongside a player wearing a vintage leather helmet.
Postmark Date : May 08, 2026
Postmark Location : Kenilworth, NJ (ZIP code 07033)