The 1969 Topps football was the final set released before the AFL-NFL merger. It is one of the most recognizable football sets created. Here are six essential cards from the set.

Roman Gabriel, the Los Angeles Rams' all-time passing touchdowns leader and 1969 NFL MVP, died Saturday at the age of 83, his son announced.

Gabriel, the first Filipino-American quarterback in the NFL and the league MVP in 1969, died Saturday. He was 83.

Gabriel, the first Filipino-American quarterback in the NFL and the league MVP in 1969, died Saturday. He was 83.

Roman Gabriel, the former North Carolina State quarterback who was the 1969 NFL MVP with the Los Angeles Rams, has died.