Category Archives: Arena

Arena, NFL

Humphrey, Bobby (2)

CARDS: Action Packed 1991, Action Packed 1990, Topps 1990 1000 Yard Club, Score 1990 Hot Card
ACQUIRED: TTM 2026, C/o Home*
SENT: 2/2 RECEIVED: 2/27 (25 days)
FAILURE: TTM 2019, C/o Home
TTM 2020, C/o Home

* Fee Enclosed

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

NOTES:

Well and with that, I think I’m done with Bobby. I saw a few successes pop up with a donation enclosed, so I decided to take a shot and he finally came through.

These cards take care of set needs- or possible set needs that I may have ever had moving forward. I had flushed two of the Score 1990 Hot Cards in 2019 and 2020, so it took me a while to scrounge one up to replace those.

The Score Hot Card was found in a blister pack that major retailers sold as hangers near the checkout line. To me it was one of the first signs that there was a card bubble. I remember standing in line there and seeing them at… Target. It perplexed me because it was.. 1991 or 1992 and here Target was selling Score 1990 cards with a bonus 2 Hot cards to entice you to purchase one. The cards were over printed and sat on the shelves nearby to the current 91/92 stock.

Arena, NFL

Alexander, David

CARDS: Pro Set 1991, Topps 1992, Topps Stadium Club 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2026, C/o Home
SENT: 1/28 RECEIVED: 2/20 (23 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • David Alexander played OL at Tulsa from 1983-’86.
  • Well decorated from his time there, he’d be a 5th round choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1987.
  • A versatile player, Alexander played at all 3 positions on the offensive line, and also was the long snapper on XP and FGs.
  • An offensive captain, Alexander called offensive blocking assignments at the line of scrimmage.
  • Consistent in the run and pass game, Alexander made up for his strength with his mobility, positioning, and quick hands.
  • Made 108 straight starts (96 at C) for the Eagles over his playing career.
  • Signed with the Jets in 1995, but tore a ligament in his right knee during the preseason.
  • Returned for a final 7 starts in 1996.
  • Returned to his home in Oklahoma and went into coaching.
  • Head Coach of the Tulsa Talons of the Arena Football League from 2005-’06.
  • Named head coach at his high school and the team responded by winning the state championship in 2018.

NOTES:

Despite being consistently underrated, Alexander cashed in on quite a few cards. He’s got a really nice autograph.

Arena, NFL

Newton, Falanda

CARD: Pro Set WLAF 1991
ACQUIRED: 2025, eBay
FAILURE: TTM 2011, C/o Home

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • A fast and hard hitting safety who always found a way to be around the ball, Falanda Newton played college ball for TCU from 1986-’88.
  • In 1987 he had 7 picks for 117 yards.
  • He also moonlighted at punt returner primarily that season as well.
  • Newton finished his college career with 15 interceptions for 274 yards and a TD over 33 contests.
  • Nominated for the Jim Thorpe Award his Senior campaign.
  • Undrafted, spent time in the camp of the Houston Oilers in ’89 and Cleveland Browns in ’90.
  • Second to last selection in the WLAF positional draft in 1991 by the New York-New Jersey Knights.
  • Started all 10 contests at free safety and posted 8 interceptions, 73 tackles, 12 pass deflections, and recovered 3 fumbles.
  • Set league record with 3 interceptions in a single game against the Monarchs.
  • Also blocked a punt that season.
  • Returned to the Knights for the 1992 campaign, posting 5 interceptions and 3 sacks.
  • After the league went on hiatus, Falanda played for Cincinnati of the Arena Football League in 1993.
  • Had 43 total tackles, 10 interceptions for 71 yards and 6 pass deflections.

ACCOLADES:

  • All World League 1991, ’92

NOTES:

Falanda has been impossible to track down or get a response from despite his unique name. When this one popped on eBay, I didn’t think twice and snapped it up immediately. He’s still got two set needs out there for me.