CARD: XFL 2020 ACQUIRED: IP 2023, XFL Championship Game
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Ryan Mueller played college ball at LB for the Kansas State Wildcats.
He played in 39 games, posting 116 total tackles, 16.5 sacks, and 2 forced fumbles.
Undrafted in 2015, Mueller spent the offseason with the Chargers (’15) and Eagles (’16).
2017 saw Ryan on and off the roster of the CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
After missing out on the AAF, Ryan was selected by the New York Guardians of the XFL in late 2019 as a Phase 5 selection.
Recorded a pick 6 in a home victory over the Dallas Renegades.
Returned to the XFL in 2022, selected by the Arlington Renegades.
He be cut, but later resigned by the Renegades, who then traded Mueller to the Vegas Vipers for QB Luis Perez.
The Vipers then soon thereafter cut Mueller, who ended up resigning with the Renegades.
NOTES:
I was waiting outside near the team busses. They didn’t have them set up the same way they had previously and had them scattered about the parking lot after the Championship. I got really lucky and overheard someone refer to a player who came over as Ryan. I keyed in on him immediately and he had no problem signing my card.
He loved the XFL 2020 card, and told me that he lamented the XFL 2020s collapse due to COVID. He said that the Guardians had unfinished business and had just started to surge.
I then said that he had the best character arc of all though. He was traded to the Vipers for Perez. The Vipers cut him soon afterwards and he resigned with the Renegades. And now he’s an XFL Champion!
He then joked at me that he’s like 1/2 the XFL Championship MVP for it.
CARDS: Ultimate World League 1992, Ultimate World League 1992 Defense, Ultimate World League 1992 Promo ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home SENT: 12/14/21 RECEIVED: 1/3/22 (20 days) FAILURE: TTM C/o Home, 2014, 2016, 2019
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Walked on to the Oklahoma Sooners football team in 1985.
Fairytale story continued as he contributed to the Sooners National Football championship that year, catching 5 passes for 96 yards and 2 TDs.
Went undrafted in 1987, but thanks to the NFL Players Strike, saw significant playing time starting 3 games for the Green Bay Packers.
Contributed career best 6 catches for 132 yards and a TD in win over Eagles during Week 3.
Among final tough cuts during 1988 training camp.
Joined CFL Toronto Argos late in season.
Had 5 catches for 86 yards and TD against Winnipeg a few weeks later.
Played following season for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Emerged as San Antonio’s most reliable receiver in 1991, contributing 23 catches for 409 yards and 2 TDs- including a franchise long 73 yard TD grab.
Returned for 1992 season but suffered season ending injury after catching 9 passes for 174 yards.
Ultimate 1992, Defensive Overview #191
NOTES:
I had been hunting for Lee Morris for quite some time- striking out at 3 different addresses over the years. From time to time I like to look at EBay. It’s a backdoor way to see who is signing TTM sometimes, and this one paid off. I found a listing on the site for Lee’s autograph on his Ultimate base card. Then I cross referenced the information I had on him and realized he signed from a previous address I had tried him at a few years ago. It made me quite ecstatic when I got these back. These cards are technically the first responses of 2022.
These are some great action shots of Lee. I remember leaving a game or two, and seeing kids chase Lee for his autograph on his Ultimate promo card that were inserted into the Gametime magazines. (I was quite jealous as I couldn’t find one.) He seemed quite happy that he had a card.
Later the base card appeared in all its glory. I love this shot of him jumping up in the air to make a grab, however it showcases the Riders and the league’s lackluster attendance woes.
I tossed in the Defensive Overview card as well, and since it had a receiver in the picture, it made sense to have Lee sign it. Oddly the back image has Surge helmets on it, but I’d assume it’s not an error card as the set itself is meant to introduce fans to football.
CARD: Ultimate World League 1992 ACQUIRED: 2021, EBay FAILURE: TTM 2014, C/o Home
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played WR for Troy University totaling 1,554 yards, and 24 TDs on 86 receptions, and tied an NCAA record with a 99 yard TD reception.
Also spent time as a kick returner returning 74 kicks for a 24.3 yards per return and a TD.
6th round pick of the New York Jets in 1989.
Returned 4 kicks for 67 yards in 3 contests, before landing on the roster of the Colts for a game.
Saw preseason action with the Falcons and Chiefs, and then later signed with the San Antonio Riders of the World League in 1992.
A dangerous deep threat for the Riders, totaled 20 catches for 296 yards and a TD, while returning 14 kickoffs.
Hopped over to the CFL in 1993 and after a tryout with Ottawa, ended up on the roster of the Sacramento Gold Miners.
Had most solid season to date, with 61 catches for 1074 yards, and 5 TDs- including a 90 yarder.
Spent 1994 between the rosters of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts.
Played the next 3 years with the San Jose Sabre Cats of the Arena Football League.
Recorded 86 catches for 1012 yards and 15 TDs in 1996.
After a brief hiatus, reemerged for one final season with the Buffalo Destroyers in 2000.
ACCOLADES:
Arena All-Arena 1995 (Second Team)
NOTES:
Since my lowball offer stuck, I went ahead and took an Ebay flyer on this one after previously failing on Titus back in 2014. I mean, who would fake his autograph? I Immediately figured out his address and resent the other card I need (Wild Card) to Dixon again to try to get him to sign.
NFL
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
4
67
16.8
0
21
WLAF
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
20
296
14.8
1
48
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
14
296
21.1
0
37
CFL
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
73
1230
16.8
5
90t
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
46
918
20.0
0
44
ARENA
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
209
2477
11.9
40
N/a
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
164
3165
19.3
9
N/a
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