The last time I got Warren, he quickly stopped signing again before I could clear out a few more of my set needs and cards I liked- and he appears in all the great sets of the era I collected. I definitely decided to double dipped on this one.
I was pretty disappointed recently to hear that Warren decided to change his tune and is now fully selling the HOUSTON Oilers as part of the Tennessee Titans history. This coincided with the franchise’s late attempt to fully integrate Oilers history into Tennessee, as Houston fans were clamoring again about bringing the derrick and history home. Then the Tacks decided to have a homecoming game where they flew out all the players to Tennessee. Pretty good PR move on their part.
He used to be one of my favorite players, but I saw this as an absolute betrayal. It was odd because he was even quoted as saying that he never played for this fan base or in Tennessee but here he was being inducted into their Ring of Honor.
A couple of more cards that I wanted to get autographed of Boomer here. I’m glad to see he’s still signing and not stamping anymore. I’ll probably make one final pass at him later for a few last cards. He just had so many great cards during this period.
One of the original great RBs to come out of Auburn, playing for school from 1977-80.
Posted an incredible 7.4 yards per carry in 1979.
Ran for 1208 yards in 79 and 1314 in 80.
First round pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1981.
Demonstrated ability early on, catching 46 passes out of the backfield his rookie season.
Led NFL in first two seasons with 2093 total yards (81), and 1383 (82), and an impressive 1475 (83).
Disgruntled with San Diego, was traded in Spring of 84 to the Cincinnati Bengals for RB Pete Johnson.
By 85 was widely regarded as one of the most lopsided trades in Bengals history.
Rushed for 6447 yards and 37 TDs, and caught 297 passes for 3012 yards and 27 TDs with Bengals 8 seasons.
Played final year split between the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992.
Fleer 1990, #211
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1986, 88-90
NOTES:
James Brooks was very identifiable by those oversized pads he wore and his tucked in sleeves. Great dual threat player who just pummeled the Houston Oilers.
I was a bit underwhelmed by James’ autograph, so much so I am not sure if they are legit, but I was happy to add them to my collection for only a small fee.
Action Packed 1991, #32
Action Packed 1990, #31
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
1685
7962
4.7
49
65
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
383
3621
9.5
30
57
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
132
2762
20.9
0
47
PR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
52
565
10.9
0
42
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