Tudor Hong Kong 49ers vs. Haiti Rams
Electric Football — Yes, we did this electric football matchup already. Unfortunately, of the photos done for this week, this ended up being the best game (nobody really wanted to see the Eagles-Cowboys).
The away 49ers have always been one of my favorite Tudor teams, even if the gold paint from late 60’s wears off a little too easily. And I did get my 49ers in Dark and White directly from Tudor…after all those hours of agonizing over the order form, my 49ers dreams came true.
The Rams are an early Haiti version (black shoes), with vibrant colors and great detailing. Just a pretty team. The Haiti teams are a little after my era, but I think they’re amazing. I now wish I had back the ones I’ve gotten rid of.
Games between the 49ers and the Rams are usually close. Plus there’s always that juicy QB controversy.
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Los Angeles Rams’ Tank Younger, (35), swivels around left end for a 19 yard gain against the San Francisco 49ers during the game in Los Angeles on November 6th, 1955 Image by © Bettmann/CORBIS
Haiti teams were my era and as a very young artist (my walls were littered with my football drawings), I appreciated the look and craftsmanship of the Haiti players. For me, the represented the best of Tudor.
Again………this is good medicine for the soul………I was a multi-era collector, but sadly a fire in ’89 took all of my stuff in the attic ( note: store it in fire proof material in the basement)……so, this is very good for me………the Haiti men were totally different and looked more like players from the 60’s as far as the mold of the helmet( RK4 model), yoke of the jersy,and thigh pads; they also had a strong resemblance to the ’68 version of the ’67 Big Men (not Hogleg) especially the tackle and sprinter fig…….I agree the paint jobs were brighter and more detailed on the black shoe version………….These Rams bring back a sweet/sour memory……I had been saving to buy a big order; I ordered 5 or 6 teams……when that infamous brown box FINALLY came ( you know what I’m talking about :everyday off the bus and straight to the mailbox !!) all my dreams came true but one….the notorious yellow slip stating one of my teams was out of stock and had been replaced by the blue/yellow Rams nooooooooooo!!