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.
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.
RUSH | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
---|---|---|---|---|
1685 | 7962 | 4.7 | 49 | 65 |
REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
---|---|---|---|---|
383 | 3621 | 9.5 | 30 | 57 |
KR | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
---|---|---|---|---|
132 | 2762 | 20.9 | 0 | 47 |
PR | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
---|---|---|---|---|
52 | 565 | 10.9 | 0 | 42 |