On January 10, 1965, the black players of the AFL All-Star teams boycotted the game in New Orleans because of the racial discrimination that they faced while in town. The game was subsequently moved to Houston. There were long-term ramifications of the boycott, some positive and some negative. Regardless, those men should be remembered for their bravery and willingness to stand up for what was right.
I have attempted to collect 1965 Topps cards of the men, both white and black, who were members of those All-Star teams. When possible, I have asked that they inscribe a particular message about the boycott on the cards. The following cards make up the small, but growing collection.
- I am proud to be a member of the AFL All-Star Game boycott, 1-10-65
- I am proud to have been a member of the AFL All-Star Game boycott on January 10, 1965.
- Honoring the ’65 All-Star Game Boycott
- Member of the AFL All-Star Game boycott, 1965.
- 1-10-65, I am a proud member 1965 All-Star boycott.
- To Todd, I was a proud member of the AFL All-Star Game boycott – January 10, 1965.
- I was a proud member of the AFL All-Star Game boycott, January 10, 1965.
- Proud to be a member of the 1965 All-Star Game boycott.
- I am proud to be a member of the AFL All-Star game boycott, January 10, 1965.
- I am proud to be a member of the AFL All-Star Game boycott!! January 10, 1965
- I was a proud member of the AFL boycott, 1-10-65. God Bless