CARD: Ultimate World League 1992 ACQUIRED: 2021, EBay FAILURE: TTM 2014, C/o Home
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played WR for Troy University totaling 1,554 yards, and 24 TDs on 86 receptions, and tied an NCAA record with a 99 yard TD reception.
Also spent time as a kick returner returning 74 kicks for a 24.3 yards per return and a TD.
6th round pick of the New York Jets in 1989.
Returned 4 kicks for 67 yards in 3 contests, before landing on the roster of the Colts for a game.
Saw preseason action with the Falcons and Chiefs, and then later signed with the San Antonio Riders of the World League in 1992.
A dangerous deep threat for the Riders, totaled 20 catches for 296 yards and a TD, while returning 14 kickoffs.
Hopped over to the CFL in 1993 and after a tryout with Ottawa, ended up on the roster of the Sacramento Gold Miners.
Had most solid season to date, with 61 catches for 1074 yards, and 5 TDs- including a 90 yarder.
Spent 1994 between the rosters of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts.
Played the next 3 years with the San Jose Sabre Cats of the Arena Football League.
Recorded 86 catches for 1012 yards and 15 TDs in 1996.
After a brief hiatus, reemerged for one final season with the Buffalo Destroyers in 2000.
ACCOLADES:
Arena All-Arena 1995 (Second Team)
NOTES:
Since my lowball offer stuck, I went ahead and took an Ebay flyer on this one after previously failing on Titus back in 2014. I mean, who would fake his autograph? I Immediately figured out his address and resent the other card I need (Wild Card) to Dixon again to try to get him to sign.
QB saw action from 2005-08 for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Had incredible record setting season in 2007 throwing for 5,705 yards and 48 TDs on 512 of 713 passing.
Finished college career with 1403 completions, 2011 attempts, 15,793 yards, 134 TDs, and just 34 interceptions.
Wasn’t selected coming out of the 2009 NFL draft.
Attended rookie camp with the Browns, and later flirted with the UFL.
Ultimately signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL in 2009.
Joined Packers in 2010, and saw little playing time behind Aaron Rodgers.
Signed and released by Jets in 2013 before regular season.
After successful stints working up college ranks, saw most success at UNT and then later was an OC for the USC Trojans.
ACCOLADES:
2007 Sammy Baugh Trophy
2008 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
2008 AT&T All-America Player of the Year
NOTES:
It’s only a matter of time before Graham is inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as he holds multiple college records. Since 2009 contains quite a few sets I like, I decided to knock him out on these two cards.
CARD: 1991 All World Canadian Football ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/O Home SENT: 7/6 RECEIVED: 9/3 (59 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played for Penn State from 1984 to 1987.
Originally started career as a TE, but later in 1985 switched to LB where he earned a starting role.
As a solid cover LB, intercepted 4 passes for 94 yards over college career.
Recorded a sack and 2 picks in 1987 Fiesta Bowl.
Was not selected in 1988 NFL Draft, but signed with the local Pittsburgh Steelers.
Selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders with the 6th overall pick of the 1988 CFL draft.
After refusing to report was subsequently traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Played 8 seasons in Hamilton, recording a career high 77 tackles, and 3 sacks in 1990.
In 1991, posted 63 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 3 interceptions for 28 yards.
Lost starting job in 1992, and saw time on the offensive line as well.
Was well known as a leading special teams player, and concluded his career after the 1995 season.
CFL
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
247
7.0
3
5
27
5.4
0
19
NOTES:
Thanks in part to his unique Greek last name, Pete was very easy to find. It should be observed that in the past, he rarely responded through the mail from what I could tell- perhaps because of the misspelling of his name on this card, which spells his last name ‘Giftopoulus’ as opposed the correct spelling of ‘Giftopoulos’.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
