CARD: Ultimate World League 1992 ACQUIRED: 2021, EBay FAILURE: TTM 2014, C/o Home
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played WR for Troy University totaling 1,554 yards, and 24 TDs on 86 receptions, and tied an NCAA record with a 99 yard TD reception.
Also spent time as a kick returner returning 74 kicks for a 24.3 yards per return and a TD.
6th round pick of the New York Jets in 1989.
Returned 4 kicks for 67 yards in 3 contests, before landing on the roster of the Colts for a game.
Saw preseason action with the Falcons and Chiefs, and then later signed with the San Antonio Riders of the World League in 1992.
A dangerous deep threat for the Riders, totaled 20 catches for 296 yards and a TD, while returning 14 kickoffs.
Hopped over to the CFL in 1993 and after a tryout with Ottawa, ended up on the roster of the Sacramento Gold Miners.
Had most solid season to date, with 61 catches for 1074 yards, and 5 TDs- including a 90 yarder.
Spent 1994 between the rosters of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Toronto Argonauts.
Played the next 3 years with the San Jose Sabre Cats of the Arena Football League.
Recorded 86 catches for 1012 yards and 15 TDs in 1996.
After a brief hiatus, reemerged for one final season with the Buffalo Destroyers in 2000.
ACCOLADES:
Arena All-Arena 1995 (Second Team)
NOTES:
Since my lowball offer stuck, I went ahead and took an Ebay flyer on this one after previously failing on Titus back in 2014. I mean, who would fake his autograph? I Immediately figured out his address and resent the other card I need (Wild Card) to Dixon again to try to get him to sign.
CARD: 1991 All World Canadian Football ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/O Home SENT: 7/6 RECEIVED: 9/3 (59 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Played for Penn State from 1984 to 1987.
Originally started career as a TE, but later in 1985 switched to LB where he earned a starting role.
As a solid cover LB, intercepted 4 passes for 94 yards over college career.
Recorded a sack and 2 picks in 1987 Fiesta Bowl.
Was not selected in 1988 NFL Draft, but signed with the local Pittsburgh Steelers.
Selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders with the 6th overall pick of the 1988 CFL draft.
After refusing to report was subsequently traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
Played 8 seasons in Hamilton, recording a career high 77 tackles, and 3 sacks in 1990.
In 1991, posted 63 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 3 interceptions for 28 yards.
Lost starting job in 1992, and saw time on the offensive line as well.
Was well known as a leading special teams player, and concluded his career after the 1995 season.
CFL
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
247
7.0
3
5
27
5.4
0
19
NOTES:
Thanks in part to his unique Greek last name, Pete was very easy to find. It should be observed that in the past, he rarely responded through the mail from what I could tell- perhaps because of the misspelling of his name on this card, which spells his last name ‘Giftopoulus’ as opposed the correct spelling of ‘Giftopoulos’.
Card: Playoff Contenders European Ticket 2000 Acquired: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Kendrick Nord played QB at Grambling St. from 1993-95.
With excellent mobility and arm strength, he was 399/832 for 6581 yards and 64 TDs to 42 interceptions over his college career.
He was not selected in the 1996 NFL Draft, but saw time in camp with the Saints, Titans and Eagles.
Joined the Iowa Barnstormers of the Arena Football league, where he saw action primarily at receiver, catching 25 passes, while moonlighting at QB and DB.
Kendrick played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in ’99 attempting 5 passes.
In 2000 he was signed by the Ravens and allocated to the NFLE Frankfurt Galaxy, and then later joined the Rhein Fire.
Played for the Arena Football League’s New York Dragons in 2001, catching 12 passes.
NFLE
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
5
82
16.4
1
40
ARENA
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
37
420
11.3
15
N/a
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