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NFL

Collins, Mark

CARDS: Action Packed 1990, Fleer 1990, Action Packed 1992, Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Work
SENT: 1/13 RECEIVED: 3/5 (51 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Mark Collins played DB at Call State Fullerton from 1982-’85.
  • He led the conference in ’83 with 7 interceptions, and then followed that up in ’84 with 6.
  • In 46 contests he had 20 interceptions for 193 yards.
  • Second round pick of the New York Giants in 1986.
  • Although injuries limited his effectiveness early in his career, he became well regarded as a fierce tackler and defender in the secondary.
  • Played for the Giants for 8 seasons, logging 17 picks for 104 yards and a TD.
  • Signed with the Chiefs in 1994.
  • Had a career high 6 interceptions in 1996.
  • Played for the Packers in 1997, and closed out his career with the Seahawks in 1998.

ACCOLADES:

  • All Pro 1989

NOTES:

Mark was a good cornerback in an era of glamour, where there was a lot of emphasis on interceptions and not at all on pass deflections.

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NFL

Williams, Gerald

CARDS: Proset 1991, Fleer 1990, Proset 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Home
SENT: 3/27 RECEIVED: 4/20 (24 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Gerald Williams played DT for the Auburn Tigers from 1982-’85.
  • The big man posted 123 total tackles 8 tackles for loss, and 5 sacks in 1984.
  • He’d earn consensus All-SEC honors in ’85, with 86 total tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 9 sacks.
  • A second round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1986 where the team employed him at NT in their 3-4 alignment.
  • In 1990 he led the Steelers with 6 sacks- recording 5 of them over the final 5 contests of the season.
  • Considered the Steelers best lineman during that era, he led the down linemen in tackles from 1989-92.
  • He’d move out to left defensive end in 1993, but a knee injury ended his campaign after 8 contests.
  • Left exposed by the Steelers during the expansion draft in 1995, Gerald was selected by the Carolina Panthers.
  • He’d play for the franchise at RDE for about 2 and a half seasons.
  • In 1997 he’d be cut after 5 games and finish his career on the roster of the Packers.

NOTES:

One of the great unheralded nose tackles of his era, Gerald is one of those players who brought his lunch pail to every contest. He’s dabbled in coaching and front office work since his retirement.

College Football HoF, Heisman Trophy Winner, NFL, Super Bowl MVP

Howard, Desmond (2)

CARD: Pro Set 1990 Super Bowl MVP HACK
ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Work
SENT: 6/25 RECEIVED: 12/19 (177 days)
FAILURE: TTM 2022, C/o Work

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

NOTES:

When I did these Super Bowl MVP cards back in 2022, I sent my friend Rick a copy of the Desmond Howard card since he was such a big fan of the Packers. Then I sent one out to Desmond myself.

Whether it got lost in the mail or Desmond saw it and kept it, I didn’t get mine back- but Rick did. I was pretty sad about it. I mean not like at Rick. No it was this feeling that punched my TTM desire in the gut. I just felt tired after not getting this one back in 2022 as I put a lot of work into these and I thought he’d be excited to sign.

Anyway I decided to give another shot this year after seeing a few successes on SCN and didn’t really expect anything. Lo and behold almost 6 months after I sent it, this one came back!

Unlike just sending TTM to players and what I interpret as letting them know that they are feeling seen- when I do customs- or hacks in this case, it is I who feels seen when they sign them.

Big win.