Steve Watson - An Appreciation and a Comprehensive Card List

1982 Topps Rookie

    
Steve Watson was a talented (but often overlooked) wide receiver for the Denver Broncos during the 1980s. Statistically, between 1981 and 1986*, over a 6-year period, he averaged more than a 1000-yards receiving per season (*adjusting for the fact that 1982 was a 9-game season). Indeed, Watson provided John Elway with a #1 receiver in Elway's early seasons. Elway took advantage of that opportunity and frequently targeted Watson to help give the Broncos offense a spark.
    

1984 Topps

   
After seeing his statistics diminish gradually between 1984 and 1986, Watson missed most of the 1987 season. Following that season, he never played again. In regard to Watson's career, John Elway said,“Best hands on the team. He’s not a great speed threat. But when the time gets tough and you need a big completion, you know you can go to him and he’ll make the catch. When it’s crunch time, he’s one of the best there is.” On the whole, Steve Watson left behind positive memories for Broncos fans and the impression that he maximized everything he had skill-wise to accomplish what he did.
    

1985 Topps

Below is a comprehensive list of Steve Watson cards and corresponding memorabilia from the 1980s: 
 
1982 Topps #76 Denver Broncos TL
1982 Topps #90 Steve Watson RC
1982 Topps #91 Steve Watson IA
1982 Topps Stickers #200 Steve Watson        
1982 Topps Stickers #222 Steve Watson Foil
1982 Topps Team Checklists #76 Denver Broncos TL
1983 Topps #269 Steve Watson DP
1983 Topps Stickers #56 Steve Watson
1984 Broncos Pizza Hut Glasses #1
1984 Topps Stickers #178 Steve Watson
1984 Topps #61 Denver Broncos TL/Steve Watson
1984 Topps #70 Steve Watson
1985 Topps #245 Steve Watson
1985 Topps Stickers #31 Steve Watson/#181 Lionel Washington
1986 McDonald's Broncos Black Tab #81 Steve Watson
1986 McDonald's Broncos Blue Tab #81 Steve Watson
1986 McDonald's Broncos Gold Tab #81 Steve Watson
1986 McDonald's Broncos Green Tab #81 Steve Watson
1986 Topps #115 Steve Watson
1986 Topps Stickers #29 Leonard Smith/#179 Steve Watson
1987 Broncos Ace Fact Pack #19 Steve Watson
1987 Topps #35 Steve Watson
1989 Franchise Game #53 Steve Watson