Tag Archives: Pro Set 1990

Leahy, Pat (2)

Action Packed 1990, #195

CARDS: Skybox 1992, Fleer 1990, Pro Set 1989, Pro Set 1990, Action Packed 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 1/19 RECEIVED: 2/2 (14 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

NOTES:

Pat played for 17 seasons in the NFL and was blessed with a large selection of cards from the 70s-90s. From this selection here there’s no shortage of great photos that really stand out, in addition to my set needs. His Pro Set 1990 is really great. I love the color and how the dust kicks up under his cleats.

Odomes, Nate

CARDS: Pro Set 1990, Score 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 9/26 RECEIVED: 10/4 (8 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Nate Odomes played CB at Wisconsin from 1985 to 1986.
  • A fast and dangerous speed merchant, Nate was also utilized by the Badgers in the return game, returning 36 punts for 359 yards, and 25 kick returns for 616 yards.
  • Selected in the second round of the 1987 draft by the Buffalo Bills.
  • He’d start right out of the gate and be the youngest starting DB in the NFL that year.
  • On the year his 12 pass deflections led the team.
  • Nate recorded his first interception of his career against the New England Patriots in 1988.
  • The following season he developed a true nose for the ball, notching 5 picks.
  • In 1991, Odomes had another 5 picks for a career high 120 yards and a TD.
  • And in ’92, he put up 5 interceptions again for a 3rd time.
  • Still not satisfied, Nate had a ’93 to remember, intercepting a career high 9 passes to lead the NFL, garnering Defensive Player of the Year attention.
  • After the season, Nate signed a free agent contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
  • Unfortunately he’d blow out his knee during a pickup game of basketball in 1994.
  • He’d never suit up for the Seahawks, and after two years of rehabilitation, was released by the team.
  • Nate played half a season for the Falcons in 1996,  but early in October of that year, his sports car slammed into a tree in the suburbs north of Atlanta, and he was charged with DUI, effectively ending his career.

ACCOLADES:

  • 1987 All Rookie Team
  • Pro Bowl 1992, ’93
  • All-Pro 1993

NOTES:

I was going through a friend’s collection of Pro Set 1990 cards, and I stopped to look at Nate’s card. It left such a mark in my mind that when I saw that he was signing, I decided to send it right out.

I sent out three cards. The Pro Set, Score, and a Topps 1990 card. He kept the Topps card, which I wasn’t surprised because it was for once a pretty good looking card.

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Carter, Dexter

Score 1990, #657

CARDS: Action Packed 1990, Score 1990, Pro Set 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 5/18 RECEIVED: 5/27 (9 Days)
FAILURE: TTM C/o Home 2018, 2019

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Possessing gamebreaking speed and great hands, Dexter Carter played from 1987-90 for the Florida State Seminoles.
  • Dexter rushed for 1839 yards and 17 TDs on 351 carries, splitting time for a majority of his career with Sammie Smith.
  • Selected by the San Fransisco 49ers near the bottom of round one in the 1990 NFL Draft.
  • Started at KR in rookie season, but was pressed into service early with injuries to Roger Craig.
  • Rushed for 460 yards and caught 25 passes, finishing with 1460 yards from scrimmage.
  • 124 yards rushing against Rams was highest total by a 49ers rookie since 1971.
  • 74 yard TD run against Rams was longest TD run of season in the league.
  • Saw similar role in 1991 in a platoon of runningbacks.
  • Ran for 379 yards and 2 TDs on 85 carries and caught 23 passes for 253 yards.
  • Had 37 kick returns for 839 yards, including a 98 yard TD to lead NFL.
  • After an injury riddled 1992, became 49ers resident return specialist for punts as well.
  • Had 34 returns for 411 yards and a TD in 1993.
  • In 1994, returned 48 kicks for 1105 yards (23.0 yards per return) and a 96 yard TD.
  • Signed with the Jets in 1995, but after only 10 games was cut, returning to ‘9ers to finish out season.
  • Had career long 78 yard punt return for a TD that year with SF.
  • Played one final year with 49ers in 1996 and retired.
  • Spent a few seasons as a positional coach at his Alma mater FSU.

ACCOLADES:

  • San Fransisco 49ers 50th Anniversary Modern All-Time Team

NOTES:
After 2 failures, I finally was able to get Dexter Carter on his Action Packed card I wanted to have him sign all along. I had pretty much run out of cards, save for these last 3. His Score 1990 really stands out. It’s a beautiful, rare frontal shot of Dexter darting for daylight.

Dexter really didn’t get the credit he deserved as a returner outside of SF. One wonders that if he played 10-15 seasons like other accomplished returnmen if Dexter would’ve gotten the acclaim he deserved.

Dexter is notable as during his 1995 campaign between the Jets and the 49ers, he ended up playing in 17 games that year during a 16 game skid.

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