Signed by the Browns in mid 1990 after a prolific career kicking for the Edmonton Eskimos in the CFL.
Kicked 3 game winning field goals for squad that just took away 4 wins for year.
Kicked and punted for the Esks from 87-90.
Set CFL single season record with 227 points.
Kicked game winning kick with seconds remaining, to propel Esks to 75th Grey Cup 38-36 over the Toronto Argonauts in 87.
Went to camp with the Lions in 1991, but was released in camp due to broken foot.
Returned to Esks in 1991 and later played for Stampeders in same season.
Signed by Rams in 92 but couldn’t beat out Tony Zendejas in camp.
Joined the Ohio Glory of the World League for the 92 season.
Kicked game winning field goal against Galaxy to propel Glory to their only win of the season, 20-17.
ACCOLADES:
Windsor /Essex HoF 2017
CFL West All-Star 1988
NOTES:
I remember Jerry being one of the few players at the time that I had cards of for the Glory/ Riders preseason game. The dents on the corners of the Score Supplemental bear the scars of both the preseason game and the infamous Hail Storm Game. I never got Jerry, and put this card away for many years.
Later, when I was coming back to the hobby I put this card aside. I love the Score card, as it not only shows a great action shot of Jerry in a single bar face mask, which was quickly becoming a rarity back then, but also the dirt of Municipal Stadium. Great card.
Cards: Score Supplemental 1990 Acquired: TTM 2022, C/o Home Sent: 2/18 Received: 2/28 (10 days) Failure TTM 2019, C/o Home
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Return specialist and WR at Delaware State returned two punts and kickoffs for TDs in Freshman season in 1980.
Dropped out of college after the season concluded.
Was working out with his brother (Robert) and caught the eye of the Patriots who offered him a free agent contract in 1983.
Caught 19 passes for 379 yards and 3 TDs his rookie year, while moonlighting as a kick returner.
84 season cut short by stress fracture of foot.
Browns were trying to acquire Weathers when he suddenly hit the market as a free agent in 85.
Immediately contributed to squad, providing much needed speed and return skills.
Caught only 16 passes- but averaged a team record 28.1 yards per catch (449 yards) and 3 TDs, as well as returned 26 punts for 219 yards.
Signed with Colts in 1989, playing in four contests before being released.
Joined Chiefs, and caught 17 passes for 192 yards.
Signed as a Plan B Free Agent with the Packers in 1990.
Had career high 33 receptions in 1990.
Retired after the 1991 season.
NOTES:
This is a great looking card of Clarence, and I had always wanted to get it signed. I tried back in 2019 to get him, but ran into a wrong address. I love these players who played a few years, had a few cards and have a great story to tell.
After failing out on Jeff back in 2011 originally, I was able to acquire 2 of his autographs from a friend of mine who was exiting the hobby for a while. I still really wanted to pick him up on his Pro Set 1989 card, and these other two (despite the fact they were from after he defected to Kansas City). I really liked the Score Supplemental. It’s well framed, the photography is excellent, and the color from the image to the design are spot on.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
