Worley, Tim

Pro Set 1989, #511

CARDS: Action Packed 1990, Fleer 1990, ProSet 1989
ACQUIRED: 2023, Paid Signing

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Tim Worley played RB from 1985-89 at Georgia.
  • Despite playing only 2 full seasons for the Bulldogs, he finished his college career with 2038 yards on 353 carries (27 TDs).
  • Worley was a first round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers (7th overall) in the 1989 NFL Draft.
  • A ground and pound offense under HC Chuck Noll, Tim Worley was well suited for the system rushing for 770 yards in his rookie season.
  • In 1991, he was placed on IR for the season.
  • Subsequently he failed two mandatory drug tests and was suspended for the entire 1992 season.
  • He’d be traded to Chicago in 1993, and seemed to get back on track somewhat, rushing for 437 yards and 2 TDs during the season.
  • Played in only 5 contests though in 1994, and after being released decided to retire from the league.
  • Founded a motivational speaking, consulting, and marketing company- Worley Global Enterprises.

ACCOLADES:

  • Georgia-Florida HoF 2007
  • Roberson County HoF 2011
  • Georgia SEC Legend 2013

NOTES:

Tim Worley’s career and problems parallel those of fellow RB and ’89 draftee Sammie Smith. Worley much like Sammie, had a fumbling problem, and had a career that fizzled due to a drug issue- as it was said that cocaine was Worley’s drug of choice.

Post football continued to spiral, and eventually had a run in with the law, resulting in him being tasered by police. He was able to restart his life however, and now is a motivational speaker.

Unable to secure Tim TTM, I went ahead and did a paid signing to get him on these 3 set needs. Tim makes an appearance in the classic Tecmo Super Bowl at RB for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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