Football cards are collected and traded like that of baseball.  Many cards are priceless, but are worth more than the paper it took to make it.  They give the fan some notes on the player's game and stats and some personal information on the back of the card.  The front of the card, of course, has the picture of the player.  Many people collect football cards as a hobby.  Some kids have a few friends that they trade cards with. 

This is much like a club.  They come together, show each other their new cards, and make deals for the cards that they need or want.  To the people who collect cards, it's more than a hobby; it's everything to them.  They live and breath football and the cards are just a visual aid to the game.  People who take such an interest in the game as to collect cards take real good care of them.  Some cards of the hall of fame players and coaches are worth a good bit of money. Football cards are much like baseball cards when it comes to value.  You may think that it seems pointless to collect things for the future value, but if you do the math, money wise it is a good investment. 

For a card that you may pay a dollar for, could be worth hundreds in the future.  It's like the face value of an original Babe Ruth card.  A kid could probably buy a Babe Ruth card for a dime back then, but now it's worth so much more.  When it comes to football, it's just the same.  The older cards are worth a lot right now, and think about the future for the cards that you own now.  May not be worth much now, but give it some time.

Football cards are one way that players, coaches, and teams try to promote themselves.  They can be bought online at the team's site.  The cards that you may be looking for could be on Ebay or another online auction.  They are a great investment and hobby for children and adults.  They are not only valued by money, but they can be valued dearly to your heart.  They are something you might want to hand down to your child or son.  Much like baseball cards, they are an object that can be given away because of sentiment, not face value.