CARDS: Skybox 1992, Action Packed 1991, Proset 1989, Gameday 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Home
SENT: RECEIVED: (days)*
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CAREER SNAPSHOT:

• Mike Merriweather played linebacker for Pacific from 1978-’81.
• Playing in 33 contests he had 4 interceptions for 67 yards and a TD.
• Third round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1982.
• After suiting up for 9 contests in ’82 became a full-time starter in 1983.
• Dominant linebacker, had an impressive run from 1984-’86.
• Had a career high 15 sacks in 1985.
• After the shortened ’87 strike season, Merriweather held out the entire 1988 season.
• He’d be traded in 1989 to the Minnesota Vikings.
• Returned to form, starting 63 games with 7 picks, and 7 fumble recoveries.
• Finished out career splitting the 1993 season with the Packers and Jets.

ACCOLADES:

• Pro Bowl 1984-’86
• Pacific Athletics Hall of Fame

NOTES:

Mike had some great cards along the way. Total intimidator shots- but these as set needs definitely came first. He was kind enough to sign all of these with a small donation, personalizing each one- which I don’t mind at all. I remember getting Mike’s 1989 Pro Set card as a kid. I was pretty disappointed that he was in his off season gear.

Mike was one of a group of rare players who challenged the NFL’s bargaining contract by sitting out the entire ’88 season from the Steelers, until he forced the trade in 1989 that sent him to Minnesota.

TAC	SAC	FUM	INT	YDS	AVG	TD	LG
N/a	41.0	16	18	299	16.6	4	73