The autograph checklist includes such NFL legends as Joe Montana, Elway, Marino, Barry Sanders and Emmitt Smith. Rookie autographs will include all the hottest rookies like Tim Tebow, Dez Bryant and Sam Bradford. Also, look for cut signatures from greats like Walter Payton, George Halas and Bear Bryant.

Also bringing some uniqueness back to the stale game used market, there willl be game used ball pieces from Super Bowls including Super Bowl I and II. Click the images below for the rest of Panini’s preview.

The biggest rumor, and what we may hear more about in the upcoming days is that Topps will be back in the NFL game soon. With Upper Deck losing their NFL deal, it’s either someone steps up to fill the void, or Panini has the exclusive. The NFL did not seem to one a sport card monopoly originally, or they would have given Panini it when they resigned with Upper Deck originially. This story should be developing shorty, and could be big news in the Sports Card industry.

History has a way of repeating itself, and with the forthcoming release of 2009 Limited Football Panini America Inc. has return a hobby classic to its roots. Boasting an ultra-limited production run and quality game-used and autograph content Panini’s first super high-end product of 2009 is sure to deliver collectors unparalled value. Every 7-card pack of 2009 Limited football, $100 SRP, will now include THREE hits, one autograph card, one memorabilia card and one additional autograph or memorabilia card.

Highlighting the program will be the debut of Pro Bowl Lettermen Materials, Draft Day Materials and Super Bowl Materials. Pro Bowl Lettermen Materials contain the actual nameplates from Pro Bowl jerseys worn by players at the 2009 Pro Bowl. Draft Day Materials feature swatches of memorabilia worn by players attending the 2009 NFL Draft. Super Bowl Material incorporates actual game-worn elements from the Steelers epic win over Arizona in Super Bowl XLIII.

The popular Slideshow insert returns again in 2009 and features actual photographic slides from the 2009 NFL Rookie Premiere. Each is signed ON-CARD and are serial-numbered to 50 or less.

Look for Limited Threads Prime with game-used jerseys of Hall of Famers Walter Payton, Brett Favre, Dan Marino, Doak Walker, Emmitt Smith, Jerry Rice, Jim Brown, Joe Montana, Joe Namath, John Elway, Sammy Baugh, Barry Sanders, Roger Staubach.

2009 Leaf Limited hits hobby stores nationwide today!