When you look through a stack of 1974 Topps football cards, you're quickly reminded of a bruising, physical era full of hard-nosed players and big hits.

Guys like "Mean" Joe Greene, Dick Butkus, and Buck Buchanan struck fear into opposing offenses, yet guys like Larry Csonka did so on the other side of the ball as well.

It was a special time in NFL history and this set is bursting with the nostalgia of a bygone era...

While it lacks a marquee rookie card like some of the other sets of the 1970s, there are still several key rookies to chase.

Not to mention, there are plenty of big-name stars and Hall of Famers as well.

And in this guide, I'll run through the sixteen most valuable in the checklist.

Let's jump right in!