CARDS: ProSet 1989, Fleer 1990, Action Packed All Madden Team 1990 ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home SENT: 11/29 RECEIVED: 12/10 (11 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Comes from football blood lines as older brother, Pete, played center for New England, Willie was selected by the Chiefs, and Ray played at LSU.
First team All Big 8 tackle and team captain while playing at Colorado as Senior.
Saints first round pick in 1980. (#12 overall.)
Started 67 contests straight out of his rookie season before a knee injury in Week 14 of 1984 ended that streak.
Returned to form and started all games until Week 7 of 1988 with another knee injury landing on IR.
Rebounded from injury and was named to the All-Madden Team.
Started 64 more straight games for the Saints, and cemented himself as the franchise’s leader in games played and started. (186/182)
Joined the San Diego Chargers in 1993, seeing action in 48 more contests- starting 41, retiring after the 1995 season.
Upper echelon, equally skilled, run and pass blocker, who never seemed to get his due.
Went into coaching in 1997, working with the Portland Forest Dragons (1997-99) and LA Avengers (2000-01) of the Arena Football League.
Coached offensive line at Army from 2004-06.
Named head coach in 2007, compiling a 6-18 record.
Has also worked as a sports anchor for local TV affiliates in OR.
Pro Set 1989, #263Fleer 1990, #184
NOTES:
Stan has some great cards, and was represented on most of the major brands. I remember specifically pulling the Action Packed All Madden card from 7-11 after school one day and being blown away by its strong composition.
Played defensive back from 1981 through 83 for Penn State.
Also occasionally returned punts- notably returning one for a touchdown in 1982.
Played best game of college career in National Championship win over Georgia posting 2 interceptions and 9 tackles.
Finished college career with 180 total tackles, and 9 interceptions for 203 yards.
Selected in the 4th round of the 1983 NFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.
In 1987 posted 42 tackles, 2 fumble recoveries and 2 interceptions.
Traded to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1988, as part of the Steve DeBerg trade.
Instantly made an impact slated as starter at Strong Safety paired alongside former Penn State teammate Harry Hamilton.
Best season came in 1989 with 6 picks for 44 yards, 3 fumble recoveries, 2.5 sacks, 22 pass deflections, and 104 tackles.
Sure handed tackler, that was considered one of the best run enforcers in the league, finished with 115 tackles in 1990.
After spending the entire 1991 season on IR due to a separated shoulder, opted to retire.
Fleer 1990, #354
NOTES:
Mark is a great signer TTM and has a stack of really good cards. I grabbed all of these from 1990 and sent them off covering most of the ones I wanted signed right out of the gate. I especially love the lighting and photography on the Score 1990 entry. While a drop off from the 89 set, this one is highly underrated.
