Category Archives: NFLE

CFL, NFLE, XFL

Crandell, Marcus

Topps XFL 2001, #77
Bowman 2000 Chrome, #145
Topps 2000, #352

CARDS: Bowman 2000, Topps 2000, Leaf Rookies & Stars 2000, Topps XFL 2001, Playoff Contenders European Ticket Certified 2000
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home. Future Considerations, 2021
SENT: 10/20 RECEIVED: 11/8 (19 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Marcus Crandall played quarterback for East Carolina University and finished as the school’s all-time leading passer, setting over 30 records for the Pirates.
  • In 1997, he joined the CFL playing for the Edmonton Eskimos.
  • He’d see extensive playing time in 1999, completing 59 of 112 passes for 767 yards and 5 TDs.
  • Later in 2000, Crandall played a year with the Scottish Claymores throwing for 754 yards and 4 TDs.
  • A member of XFL 2001, he’d play for the Memphis Maniax.
  • It’d be in 2002, Marcus returned to the CFL, signing with the Calgary Stampeders.
  • He’d have his best season as a pro, throwing for 4072 yards, and 26 TDs that year.
  • Crandell also ground up yardage rushing for 503 yards and 2 TDs on 80 carries.
  • Marcus played with the franchise through 2004, before heading out to Saskatchewan.
  • After seeing extensive playing time in 2005, he’d serve as a backup through 2008, retiring after the season.
  • He went into coaching working with the CFL for Saskatchewan, Edmonton, and Ottawa.
  • Then later he worked in the college football ranks, most recently at Livingstone College.
Leaf Rookies & Stars 2000, #291
Playoff Contenders European Ticket Certified 2000, #181

ACCOLADES:

  • ECU HoF 2022

NOTES:

Alright, He signed it all in red, but that’s okay- I’ll take it! I was pretty pumped to get Marcus all in one shot on his four cards. Marcus is currently working in healthcare and specializes in helping people get low cost insurance.

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Arena, NFL, NFLE, XFL

Spann, Gregory

CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy 2000 Team Issue
ACQUIRED: 2021, Private Acquisition

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Gregory Spann played WR for Jackson State from 1991-95.
  • Was a 7th round pick of the Jacksonville Jaguars in 1996.
  • Signed by the Minnesota Vikings and allocated to NFL Europe.
  • Joined the NFLE in 2000 catching 3 passes for 36 yards with the Galaxy.
  • After playing for the Orlando Rage of the XFL that next season, he’d quickly join the Arena Football League.
  • Played in 2001 and ’02 with the Tampa Bay Storm.
  • Back then players went both ways in Arena football, and Spann saw time playing DB as well seeing action in 8 contests.
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NFL, NFLE

Morgan, Tim

CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003
ACQUIRED: 2022, Private Acquisition

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Left footed Tim Morgan, did double duty as K and P at San Jose St, and was named a first-team All-WAC punter.
  • Wasn’t selected in the 2000 NFL Draft, but spent time in camp with the Cincinnati Bengals.
  • Signed by the Packers in 2002 and allocated to the NFLE.
  • Joined the Frankfurt Galaxy in 2003.
  • In week 2 of the season punted 7 times for a 42.1 yard average (58 yard long), and recovered an onside kick, in a 17-13 win over the Scottish Claymores.
  • On the season, Tim dropped 9 punts inside the 20, and had 4 touchbacks.
  • Returned stateside and was cut by Packers at the end of camp.
  • Saw time in camp in 2004 with the Jets as well, but didn’t make roster.

ACCOLADES:

  • NFLE Special Teams Player of the Week 2003- Week 2
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