Highly underrated CB that played 7 seasons for the moribund Tampa Bay Buccaneer franchise from 1987-93.
Second round pick out of Washington State in 1987.
Frequently was on an island against opposing team’s top receiving talent.
Finished second on team in tackles (74), while breaking up 15 passes.
Stellar campaign in 1988, with 4 interceptions and 22 pass breakups.
Had two touchdowns in back to back games in 1989- one on an interception and the other on a punt block, along with 5 picks.
Starter at CB from the first game of rookie season, was the most tenured member of the Bucs defense by 1992.
Played for franchise through 1993, joining the Patriots after the season.
116 pass breakups was a Buccaneer franchise record.
Continued career with New England through the 1996 season, adding 6 more interceptions to career totals.
Pro Set 1989, #416
Fleer 1990, #353
NOTES:
Ricky had some really nice cards over the years, and I wanted to get him on them. I love his Fleer 1990 card as it really showcases that creamsicle orange.
CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Score 1989, Fleer 1990 ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home SENT: 2/7 RECEIVED: 3/18 (39 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Bulked up 60 pounds, moving from defensive end to center and became starter for last two years at Baylor.
Second Round pick of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1983.
Saw action at Center and Guard, starting 13 games over first two seasons.
In 1985, replaced retiring Steve Wilson at center.
Started 78 straight games before sitting out ’90 season opener due to injury.
Started 104 games, retiring after the 1992 season.
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl Alternate 1988
Fleer 1990, #344Score 1989, #187
NOTES:
Some great cards of Randy here as I knock out mainly some set needs.
Randy got addicted to opioid painkillers while in the NFL, but with the help of friends and family he went to treatment and got the help he needed. Randy founded a recovery operation after that titled ‘Athletes in Recovery’, and also participates in public speaking.
Has continued to establish himself as an up and coming front office executive.
Joined the Cleveland Browns front office in 2018 as their Vice President of Player Personnel.
As of 2020 works in the Seattle Seahawks front office.
NOTES:
I think I got really lucky with Alonzo, as he signed all 4 of these cards for me, with two of them becoming more recent set needs. He stopped signing shortly thereafter TTM, but I figured since it’d been nearly 10 years, it was OK to come back and tap that vein again.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
