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Brooks, James

Score 1990 Ground Force, #323

Cards: Action Packed 1990, Action Packed 1991, Score 1990, Fleer 1990
Acquired: TTM 2020, C/o Home
Sent: 10/19 Received: 10/29 (10 days)
* Fee Enclosed

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • 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.

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