Indy's loyal friend, Sallah - card #5

Many may not recognize that this is the same man who ended up playing Gimli in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

This is John Rhys Davies, portrayed on the character card for Sallah, Indy's trusted friend.

The story has it that Speilberg originally wanted Danny DeVito to play the role of Sallah, but scheduling conflicts dictated otherwise. It would have been strange seeing DeVito playing 'the best digger in Cairo' as he is way too small a man.

What's Topps about this card?

1. It's Gimli! just 20 years younger

2. It's the last of the character cards

3. Bless him...he's wearing a flower in his suit lapel