Pro Set 1992, #127Pro Set 1989, #55Topps 1990 1000 Yard Club, #12Pro Set 1990 Pro Bowl, #336
CARDS: Topps 1990 1000 Yard Club, Pro Set 1990 Pro Bowl, Pro Set 1992, Pro Set 1989 ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Home SENT: 1/23 RECEIVED: 2/5 (13 days)* * Fee enclosed
With an outstanding selection, I felt it was appropriate to finish up on James’ cards I still needed. The Pro Set 1989 is an easy one to pick out, but recently I’ve gotten more interested in the much maligned Topps 1990 set. The 1000 Yard Club subset runs a bit over 30 deep if I remember correctly. It really stands out from the base set with its yellow border, glossy front, and an action shot on the front.
I’ve been building up slowly on the Pro Set 1990 Pro Bowl set, with a fair amount more of the AFC squad completed. It’s nothing that I’m truly actively trying to get, but I’m sort of falling into.
One of the original great RBs to come out of Auburn, playing for school from 1977-80.
Posted an incredible 7.4 yards per carry in 1979.
Ran for 1208 yards in 79 and 1314 in 80.
First round pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1981.
Demonstrated ability early on, catching 46 passes out of the backfield his rookie season.
Led NFL in first two seasons with 2093 total yards (81), and 1383 (82), and an impressive 1475 (83).
Disgruntled with San Diego, was traded in Spring of 84 to the Cincinnati Bengals for RB Pete Johnson.
By 85 was widely regarded as one of the most lopsided trades in Bengals history.
Rushed for 6447 yards and 37 TDs, and caught 297 passes for 3012 yards and 27 TDs with Bengals 8 seasons.
Played final year split between the Cleveland Browns and Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1992.
Fleer 1990, #211
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1986, 88-90
NOTES:
James Brooks was very identifiable by those oversized pads he wore and his tucked in sleeves. Great dual threat player who just pummeled the Houston Oilers.
I was a bit underwhelmed by James’ autograph, so much so I am not sure if they are legit, but I was happy to add them to my collection for only a small fee.
Action Packed 1991, #32
Action Packed 1990, #31
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
1685
7962
4.7
49
65
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
383
3621
9.5
30
57
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
132
2762
20.9
0
47
PR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
52
565
10.9
0
42
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