Weathers, Clarence

Score Supplemental 1990, #44T

Cards: Score Supplemental 1990
Acquired: TTM 2022, C/o Home
Sent: 2/18 Received: 2/28 (10 days)
Failure TTM 2019, C/o Home

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Return specialist and WR at Delaware State returned two punts and kickoffs for TDs in Freshman season in 1980.
  • Dropped out of college after the season concluded.
  • Was working out with his brother (Robert) and caught the eye of the Patriots who offered him a free agent contract in 1983.
  • Caught 19 passes for 379 yards and 3 TDs his rookie year, while moonlighting as a kick returner.
  • 84 season cut short by stress fracture of foot.
  • Browns were trying to acquire Weathers when he suddenly hit the market as a free agent in 85.
  • Immediately contributed to squad, providing much needed speed and return skills.
  • Caught only 16 passes- but averaged a team record 28.1 yards per catch (449 yards) and 3 TDs, as well as returned 26 punts for 219 yards.
  • Signed with Colts in 1989, playing in four contests before being released.
  • Joined Chiefs, and caught 17 passes for 192 yards.
  • Signed as a Plan B Free Agent with the Packers in 1990.
  • Had career high 33 receptions in 1990.
  • Retired after the 1991 season.

NOTES:

This is a great looking card of Clarence, and I had always wanted to get it signed. I tried back in 2019 to get him, but ran into a wrong address. I love these players who played a few years, had a few cards and have a great story to tell.

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