1993 Topps FantaSports

This was the first interactive fantasy sports game that incorporated single player trading cards as a key playing element. The set included 200 cards with each produced with a black border and gold foil highlights. The card backs carried graphs of the players' three-year performances on all FantaSports criteria, comparisons with other players in that position, and scouting reports. The cards were issued in set form to contestants who paid the $159 ent… [Read More]

This was the first interactive fantasy sports game that incorporated single player trading cards as a key playing element. The set included 200 cards with each produced with a black border and gold foil highlights. The card backs carried graphs of the players' three-year performances on all FantaSports criteria, comparisons with other players in that position, and scouting reports. The cards were issued in set form to contestants who paid the $159 entry fee. Included were the cards, entry into the league, stat book, worksheets, and instructions. The person who earned the best 18-game NFL fantasy score won four tickets to Super Bowl XXVIII. The game was test-marketed in four cities (Houston, Kansas City, Buffalo, and Washington D.C.) and the cards were not offered at retail in those cities. The cards are numbered on the back arranged by position, quarterbacks (1-30), running backs (31-89), wide receivers (90-137), tight ends (138-150), kickers (151-162), punters (163-172), and defensive players (173-200). [Collapse]