The 1986 Topps Football set wasn't just another release. It featured rookie cards of Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Reggie White, Bruce Smith, Andre Reed, and Bernie Kosar, gave the hobby one of its most iconic cards in Jerry Rice's rookie, and became infamous for being incredibly tough to grade.
Nearly 40 years later, it's still considered one of the greatest football sets ever made.
That's why 2026 Topps Chrome VeeFriends is paying tribute to it with the new 1986 Football insert.