Lyle Blackwood Football

both franchises. The Baltimore Colts drafted Blackwood in 1976, and he developed into a reliable defensive back during his eight seasons in Miami before finishing his career with the Jets. His tenure with the Dolphins coincided with the franchise's competitive period in the late 1970s and early 1980s, making his cards from that era sought by Miami fans and defensive back specialists. Topps issued Blackwood cards throughout the early 1980s, with his 1983 Topps card being a notable entry point for collectors interested in that era of NFL cardboard. While Blackwood never reached Hall of Fame status, his longevity and consistent play make his vintage cards appealing to those building sets from his active years or assembling rosters of defensive standouts from that period. Collectors pursuing complete 1980s Dolphins or Jets team sets will encounter Blackwood regularly, and his cards remain modestly priced relative to mainstream rookie issues. His presence across multiple Topps sets from 1983 onward offers affordable options for vintage football card enthusiasts focused on secondary players and defensive specialists from the pre-modern era.