Category Archives: XFL

Poole, Terry

Topps AAF 2019, #142

Cards: Topps AAF 2019, Topps XFL 2020
Acquired: TTM 2020, C/o Home
Sent: 7/16 Received: 8/3 (18 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Terry Poole played OT for San Diego State from 2011-2014.

  • Selected in the 4th round of the 2015 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and was with the team through 2016.

  • Spent 2017 with the Dolphins and Texans.

  • In mid 2018, he became one of the early signings of the AAF, joining the San Diego Fleet, playing for the team through 2019 before it ceased operations.

  • Poole was selected by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL in 2020.
Topps XFL 2020, #137

NOTES:

As I was a season ticket holder, I had tried a few times to get Terry’s autograph throughout the XFL season since he had an AAF card, but didn’t ever run into him at preseason activities or exiting after game. With a bit of diligence I was able to track him down via the mail and he responded with a nice note thanking me for being a fan of both leagues (AAF & XFL).

McGuffey, Corte

Topps XFL 2001, #43

Card: Topps XFL 2001
Acquired: TTM 2021, C/o Home
Sent: 4/3 Received: 4/24 (21 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • When Corte McGuffey graduated from Northern Colorado, he virtually owned all the school’s passing records.

  • Was not selected in 2000 draft but spent time in camp with the St. Louis Rams.

  • Selected by the New York – New Jersey Hitmen of the XFL in 2001.

  • Despite not seeing action until nearly the 8th game of the season, Corte had 329 yards passing and also punted 1 time for 51 yards.

  • Was hoping to play football another year or two, but with the league folding, he opted to become an orthodontist. 

XFL 2001

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ACCOLADES:

  • 1999 Harlon Hill Trophy Winner

NOTES:

Corte sent me a nice note thanking me for being a fan and wishing me all the best.

Bradford, Carl (2)

Sage 2014, #27

Card: Sage 2014
Acquired: IP 2019, Houston Roughnecks Season Ticket Holders Party

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • See Also Carl Bradford

  • After AAF folded, Carl was selected by the XFL Houston Roughnecks during the open phase of the league draft.

  • In 5 games, Carl posted 5 combined tackles, 2 sacks, 2 quarterback hits, and one tackle for loss.

NOTES:

I didn’t really have much else of Carl Bradford left except for his Sage card. A few days later I got in his Upper Deck that I hoped to eventually get signed but the league folded before that happened.

At the season ticket holders party, Carl was a great ambassador for the XFL. His exuberance and excitement was infectious to all the fans around him. He was willing to sign anything you had and gave you his full attention while doing so. We chatted briefly about the AAF and the card he had, to which he told me he had a stack of the player issued cards at home somewhere, and he had an amazing experience playing for the Hotshots.