Bill Brooks had some amazing cards over the years and once again after a few years I decided to go ahead and dip into the well for a few more of them. Since that time all these sets have sort of become set needs so it made sense to send them. I really like the Action Packed and the GameDay cards of Bill taking off after a catch.
Cards: Pro Set 1989, Fleer 1990, Action Packed 1990, GameDay 1992 Acquired: TTM 2020, C/o Home Sent: 10/13 Received: 10/24 (11 Days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Joe Nash went undrafted out of Boston College and was a free agent signee of the Seattle Seahawks in 1982.
He was used early in his career as a nose tackle, and then switched over to defensive tackle in 1990.
In 1985 Joe had perhaps his best statistical season with 9 sacks and 87 total tackles.
During the season opener in 1993 he recorded his only interception- a 13 yard he returned for a TD against San Diego.
Played for the Seahawks through 1996, starting 169 of 218 contests, a franchise record.
Action Packed 1990, #255
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1984
First Team All-Pro 1984
Seattle Seahawks 35th Anniversary Team
Pro Set 1989, #399Fleer 1990, #271
NOTES:
Joe Nash also appears in both Tecmo Bowl and Tecmo Super Bowl. He along with Bob Nelson (GB) appear in a 3-4 defensive set, and at the snap could be timed to dive and sack the quarterback. While this is considered an exploit of the game, we banned it entirely from competitive play.
Joe is well loved by old school Seahawks fans. He has returned on occasion as Seattle alumni and has even raised the flag as the 12th Man. He also worked for many years on a pit crew in NASCAR.
Joe’s Pro Set 1989 card really sticks out to me. I just love the photo of the action with the action going on around him. Just so well framed.
Cards: Pro Set 1989, Game Day1992 Acquired: TTM 2021, C/o Home Sent: 4/22 Received: 5/14 (22 Days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Bill Pickel played college ball at Rutgers where he honed his unique quick set 4 point stance playing all along the line.
He ranks sixth in career sacks (16) as well as 10th on the career unassisted tackles list with 160 for the Scarlet Knights.
Selected in the 2nd Round of the 1983 draft by the Los Angeles Raiders who employed him at both DT and NT over his career.
Enjoyed 3 consecutive double digit sack seasons from 84-86.
Played 7 seasons for the Raiders (83-90) logging 53 sacks and 454 tackles.
Moved closer to home and played for Jets from 90-93 to finish out career.
TAC
SAC
FUM REC
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YDS
AVG
TD
LG
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11
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ACCOLADES:
Rutgers Athletics Hall of Fame 1986
NFL All-Rookie Team 1983
NFL All-Pro 1986
Pro Set 1989, #190
NOTES:
When I got Tecmo Bowl as a kid I did not think that ‘Pickle’ was a real player on the Raiders. My friends and I always got a kick out of sacking each other as Bill. He also made an appearance on the TV show Home Improvement during the 90s. To keep himself busy now, Bill coaches the defense of a HS football team and works in private aviation.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
