A few set needs popped up of the Albino Rhino and I figured I’d shoot these out after last getting his autograph a bit over 10 years ago. I remember fondly riding in the car away from Capital Plaza in North Austin, with my Karl Mecklenburg Starting Lineup figurine. Side note- for some reason ‘Albino Rhino’ triggered a massive traffic spike on this website a few years ago.
Converted from QB to TE while playing at Louisiana Tech.
In 1975 caught 25 passes for 577 yards and 6 TDs.
Second round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1976.
Saw first sustained action in 1977 used primarily as a blocking TE in the Oilers run based offense centered primarily around Earl Campbell.
Grew into role as receiver in ’78, catching 32 passes for 513 yards and 3 TDs.
Although ’79 was a down year, had best year in ’80 setting marks with 59 receptions for 712 yards and 5 TDs- all career highs.
After largely injury plagued 1981, joined Los Angeles Rams in 1982.
Had another solid year in ’83, posting 55 receptions for 657 yards and 3 TDs.
Played with LA through 1985, splitting time with Rams (5 games) and Broncos (10 games), before retiring.
Has been involved with coaching and ministry work since retirement.
Topps 1979, #37Topss 1980, #272
NOTES:
Second time is a charm, and I was happy to add Mike to my collection of Oilers. Unfortunately I saw on Twitter, that he like many Houston Oilers, has forgotten his HOUSTON Oilers fan roots, and has embraced the Tennessee Titan traitors, appearing in Tennessee for franchise’s ‘homecoming game’.
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
222
2788
12.6
17
79
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