Zander, Carl

CARD: Pro Set 1989, Pro Set 1990, Score 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2025, C/o Home
SENT: 2/21 RECEIVED: 5/12 (80 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Carl Zander played LB for the Tennessee Vols from 1981-’84.
  • He led the team in tackles as a Senior with 167 and finished second on the team as a Junior.
  • A second round choice of the Bengals in 1985.
  • Became a starter in last 1/3rd of season and had 60 tackles, a sack and recovered fumble in his rookie season.
  • Fast and physical, Zander had 97 tackles and 3.5 sacks in ’86.
  • Followed that up with 61 tackles in 1987.
  • Continued to play with the Bengals through the 1991 season.
  • At last glance was on the off-season roster of the Colts in 1992.

NOTES:

Carl doesn’t get enough respect, and was the team’s defensive signal caller and captain for much of his career. Bengal fans remember him well for the game winning goal line stuff of Stump Mitchell during Cincinnati’s 1988 Super Bowl run.

Classy and great cards of Zander here. I was very happy to add him on these three cards.