CARDS: Action Packed Rookies 1990, Action Packed Rookies 1991, Gameday 1992, Pro Set 1990 Lombardi Award Winner, Skybox 1992, Fleer 1990 ACQUIRED: 2020, Paid Signing
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Linebacker that set Michigan State single season mark with 172 total tackles in 1989.
In 4 years playing for the Spartans, had 433 total tackles, 5 interceptions for 64 yards, 4 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries.
Was the Chiefs 1st round pick in 1990.
Had a solid rookie season with 69 total tackles, 2 sacks, and a pick earning all-rookie honors.
Expected to assume a bigger role in 1992, but a freak injury during training camp ended his season, after he blew out his knee.
Was a backup on the Chicago Bears in 1993, but didn’t see any action.
After a year off, played for the Rhein Fire in the retooled World League in 1995.
ACCOLADES:
Lombardi Award Winner 1989
1989 Butkus Award Winner
College Football Hall of Fame
Skybox 1992, #48Fleer 1990, #342
NOTES:
Well I went all out with a paid signing and got Percy Snow, who is a total no show in the TTM market. Many of these were set needs, and Percy had quite a nice selection of cards during his short playing career.
The promoter happened to be a member of our Facebook TTM group and after promoting and helping some other members nab a few of Percy’s autographs, I went ahead and bought a few more as at the time like many people working from home during the pandemic, I was flush with the extra money.
I really liked the Pro Set 1990 Lombardi Award Winner card. The gold frame above the green, coupled with solid, clean photography. All the other cards are amazingly all set needs, as these all exploded for me during the pandemic.
A couple of more cards that I wanted to get autographed of Boomer here. I’m glad to see he’s still signing and not stamping anymore. I’ll probably make one final pass at him later for a few last cards. He just had so many great cards during this period.
One of the original great RBs to come out of Auburn, playing for school from 1977-80.
Posted an incredible 7.4 yards per carry in 1979.
Ran for 1208 yards in 79 and 1314 in 80.
First round pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1981.
Demonstrated ability early on, catching 46 passes out of the backfield his rookie season.
Led NFL in first two seasons with 2093 total yards (81), and 1383 (82), and an impressive 1475 (83).
Disgruntled with San Diego, was traded in Spring of 84 to the Cincinnati Bengals for RB Pete Johnson.
By 85 was widely regarded as one of the most lopsided trades in Bengals history.
Rushed for 6447 yards and 37 TDs, and caught 297 passes for 3012 yards and 27 TDs with Bengals 8 seasons.
Played final year split between the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992.
Fleer 1990, #211
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1986, 88-90
NOTES:
James Brooks was very identifiable by those oversized pads he wore and his tucked in sleeves. Great dual threat player who just pummeled the Houston Oilers.
I was a bit underwhelmed by James’ autograph, so much so I am not sure if they are legit, but I was happy to add them to my collection for only a small fee.
Action Packed 1991, #32
Action Packed 1990, #31
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
1685
7962
4.7
49
65
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
383
3621
9.5
30
57
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
132
2762
20.9
0
47
PR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
52
565
10.9
0
42
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