CARD: Playoff Contenders European Ticket 2000 ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played at Central State (OH) starting 1995 and 96.
Caught 58 passes for 991 yards and 12 TDs in 1996, earning NIAA All-American Honorable Mention.
Played 4 seasons in the WLAF/ NFLE.
Joined the Galaxy in 1997, catching 18 passes for 227 yards and 2 TDs.
Signed with the Amsterdam Admirals in 1998, and played the next 3 seasons there.
Had best season in 2000 with 43 receptions for 590 yards and 8 TDs.
Signed by the Los Angeles Xtreme of the XFL in 2001.
Played from 2002-08 in the Arena Football League.
Spent majority of career with Dallas Desperados (2002-06).
Best year came in 2004 with 105 receptions for 1309 yards and 23 TDs.
In 2007, split time between the Nashville Kats and Columbus Destroyers, retiring after the 08 season.
Played both ways in Arena football (WR/CB) recording 4 interceptions, 97 tackles, and 2 fumble recoveries over career.
NOTES:
Given nickname ‘money’ because teammates said his hands were like money in NFLE. As you can see in his autograph he’s worked a ‘$’ into his signature as well.
CARD: Ultimate World League 1992 Galaxy Team Card ACQUIRED: TTM 2019, C/o Home SENT: 10/7/19 RECEIVED: 7/12/21 (644 DAYS)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played for FSU at Strong Safety from 1987-90.
Compiled 166 total tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 6 sacks, 5 forced fumbles, 12 pass breakups and 1 pick.
A dangerous special teamer, returned a punt 32 yards for TD in 87 scoring a TD against Mississippi State.
Blocked 3 kicks in 1990.
Went unselected in 1991 NFL Draft but signed with the Seahawks.
Injured knee and rehabbed it while coaching HS football.
Played in 1992 for the World League’s Frankfurt Galaxy, recording 1 sack before reinjuring knee.
Opted to retire and follow his passion into coaching and has had stops across the high school and college ranks.
NOTES:
I have to get creative on some of these Ultimate cards since they do not have the player name on them. I realized that since the player’s numbers were at my fingertips, I could probably locate the actual player on the card. With a 2 on the right pad and a 9 on the left- I was able to trace down 29 as Bill Ragans. From there it was a simple internet search to locate the best fit for the name.
Bill responded in a bit under 2 years. He apologized for the wait as this one had gotten lost on his desk. He asked me to send a few more for his collection, to which I was happy to fulfil for him.
