Riddick, Robb

CARD: ProSet 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2025, C/o Home
SENT: 3/17 RECEIVED: 4/17 (31 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Robb Riddick played RB/DB at Millersville State setting numerous football and track records at the school.
  • Selected in the 9th round of the 1981 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
  • Although seldom seeing the field, whether buried on the depth chart or injured early in his career, the Bills patience eventually paid off.
  • Sat out both the 1982 and 1985 campaigns with a knee injury.
  • Saw extensive action in 1986, rushing for a career high 632 yards and 4 TDs while catching 49 passes for 468 yards.
  • Was off to fast start in 1988 with 8 TDs in 8 contests- but broke collarbone, ending season.
  • He transitioned fully into a short yardage back by ’88- scoring 12 TDs rushing and 1 receiving- the most since OJ Simpson in 1975.
  • A knee injury during the preseason in 1989 ended his career.

ACCOLADES:

  • Millersview College Wall of Honor 2021

NOTES:

A great photo here of Robb showcasing his leaping ability that earned him that goal line job later in his career. The card does him justice as most of the remaining 10 cards in his collection are Topps sideline or warmup shots.