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McNeal, Travis

CARD: Fleer 1990
ACQUIRED: EBay, 2023

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

Travis McNeal played Tight End at the University of Tennessee, Chatanooga.
He was selected in the 4th round of the epic 1989 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks.
Started 5 of the last 6 games of his rookie campaign, and his 48 yard reception was the longest by a TE in franchise history (since surpassed).
In 1991 caught his first TD pass, in a win over the New York Jets.
Caught a career high 17 passes that season.
Signed with the Rams in 1992 and used primarily as a blocking TE.
Retired after the 1993 season.

NOTES:

Travis makes an appearance as a member of the Seattle Seahawks on Tecmo Super Bowl.

REC	YDS	AVG	TD	LG
48	652	13.6	2	48

CARD: Upper Deck Legends 1997
ACQUIRED: Ebay, 2022

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

Donnie Shell played DB at South Carolina State.
He’d sign as an undrafted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1974.
A key member of the secondary during the heyday of the Steel Curtain, Shell became a fulltime starter in 1977.
Had 6 seasons in a row of 5 or more interceptions from 1979-’84.
Widely regarded as one of the greatest FS during the Dead Ball Era.
Played 14 seasons for the the Steelers retiring after the 1987 season and 201 games.
At the time of his retirement, Donnie was the all-time leader at FS in interceptions, with 51.
Jumped into the front office after retirement working with the Carolina Panthers as the Director of Pro Player Personnel from 1994-’09.

ACCOLADES:

NOTES:

Donnie was long overdue for PFHOF recognition which only underscores how disrespected the position is held by voters.

TAC	SAC	FUM	INT	YDS	AVG	TD	LG
N/a	9.5	19	51	490	9.6	2	67

NFL, wfl

CARDS: Topps 1968, Topps 1971
ACQUIRED: 2021, FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

Rick Redman played college ball for the Huskies of Washington.
As a talented athlete, Rick saw action at guard, middle linebacker, kicker and punter.
Was selected by both the San Diego Chargers (AFL) and Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) in the 1965 draft.
Signed with the Chargers, and played with the team from 1965-’73 (100 games) at MLB.
Also saw action at Punter and Kicker.
In 1974, played one season with the Portland Storm of the WFL where he recorded 3 interceptions.
Went into the world of commercial construction after retirement from football.

ACCOLADES:

NOTES:

My buddy Lance was kind enough to send me these extra autographed cards as a thank-you for helping him throughout the years.

EPITAPH:

9/30/2022- Rick passed away peacefully at home, at the age of 79.

TAC	SAC	FUM	INT	YDS	AVG	TD	LG
N/a	4.5	5	9	62	6.9	0	23

P	YDS	AVG	LG
153	5734	37.5	59