Notched 160 total tackles, 6 interceptions, 66 yards, and a TD.
With good size (6’0″) and speed (4.4 40), was selected in near the top of the 3rd round by the New York Jets during the 1990 draft.
Started at CB, recorded 2 interceptions and 89 tackles over rookie season.
Signed with Colts in 1992, starting 3 contests, intercepting 2 passes along 28 tackles.
Played in 1994 and 95 with Tampa, forcing a career high 4 fumbles in 1995.
Finished career out moonlighting for the Chiefs in 1996, and the Bears in 1997.
ACCOLADES:
1990 NFL All-Rookie Team
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
291
1.0
7
6
32
5.0
0
15
NOTES:
Tony Stargell is an absolute no signer via the mail, so after seeing a few autographs pop up on the front of his Action Packed Rookies card, I decided to pick this one up, since the set is such a vital set need now.
When I sent to Stanley way, way back in 2011, he graciously signed 3 of 4 cards. Unfortunately he didn’t sign the card I truly wanted him to sign most of all- Action Packed Rookies 1990, a dire set need. I chocked it up as a lesson learned, and decided after a few years wait to give him another shot in 2017. This time he flat out didn’t respond. I was an outlier to a player who is typically a solid signer TTM, so I waited again a few more years, and finally in 2021, nabbed him on these three beautiful cards.
Cards: Pro Set 1990 DRoY, Pro Set 1990 Interception Leader, Action Packed Rookies 1990 Acquired: 2019, Paid Signing
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played safety at USC from 1987-1989.
First player in USC history to win the Jim Thorpe award after a banner year in 1989 with 107 total tackles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 7 picks for 58 yards.
Selected in the first round, 6th overall, by the Chicago Bears in the 1990 NFL Draft to play free safety.
Recorded Bears rookie record 10 interceptions.
Played 7 seasons with Bears from making 20 interceptions for 197 yards and a TD along with 10 FF, and 587 TT.
Spent 1997-1999 with division rival Detroit, playing in 44 games and adding another 11 picks and 5 FF.
Last season in 2000 was with the Redskins.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1990 Defensive Rookie of the Year
100 Greatest Bears of All-Time
Jim Thorpe Award (1989)
Pro Bowl (1990, 1991, 1993)
All Pro 1990
Second Team All Pro 1991
Action Packed Rookies 1990, #30. Pro Set 1991 Interception Leader, #18
NOTES:
This signing was quite affordable- I believe coming in at $10.00 a card, so I threw 3 out there. He’s nearly impossible to get by mail so I was very happy to get him on my Action Packed Rookies as it is a set need. It is a disappointing card, as it is his back… looks like in a huddle, and his face and hands are completely obscured.
Pro Set though- great cards. In fact he shares a Pro Set 1990 #800 with Emmitt Smith that was part of the Update set you mailed out for, as well as card #1 in Pro Set 1991. If another signing comes around this cheap, I will try again, even though his autograph is quite pedestrian.
Mark Carrier makes his debut in Tecmo Super Bowl and is a monster on defense for the Bears secondary clocking in as the 5th rated defensive back with the highest interception ability.
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
863
0.0
16
32
370
11.5
1
66
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