Notched 160 total tackles, 6 interceptions, 66 yards, and a TD.
With good size (6’0″) and speed (4.4 40), was selected in near the top of the 3rd round by the New York Jets during the 1990 draft.
Started at CB, recorded 2 interceptions and 89 tackles over rookie season.
Signed with Colts in 1992, starting 3 contests, intercepting 2 passes along 28 tackles.
Played in 1994 and 95 with Tampa, forcing a career high 4 fumbles in 1995.
Finished career out moonlighting for the Chiefs in 1996, and the Bears in 1997.
ACCOLADES:
1990 NFL All-Rookie Team
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
291
1.0
7
6
32
5.0
0
15
NOTES:
Tony Stargell is an absolute no signer via the mail, so after seeing a few autographs pop up on the front of his Action Packed Rookies card, I decided to pick this one up, since the set is such a vital set need now.
CARDS: Action Packed 1990, Pro Set 1989, Pro Set 1990 ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home SENT: 5/14 RECEIVED: 6/6 (22 DAYS)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
JoJo Townsell played WR and KR for UCLA from 1979-1982.
He accounted for 1972 total yards from scrimmage, 20 TDs receiving, 1 rushing TD, and 1 kick return TD.
Townsell was selected in the 3rd round of the 1983 Draft by the New York Jets, but opted to play in the USFL instead for LA.
As a receiver, his best season came in 1984 when JoJo caught 58 passes, for 889 yards and 7 TDs for the Express.
He moonlighted as a returner with 8 PR for 33 yards, and 1 KR for 8 yards.
After 3 seasons in LA, Townsell joined the Jets in 1985, where he was used primarily as a return man.
His moment in the sun came however in 1989, when he caught 45 passes for 787 yards and 5 TDs.
Although he played with the team through 1991, he spent the final year of his career on IR.
Pro Set 1989, #309Pro Set 1990, #240
USFL
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
126
1992
15.8
16
82t
NFL
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
70
1119
16.0
5
63t
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
98
2048
20.9
1
93t
PR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
127
1360
10.7
2
91t
NOTES:
JoJo appears in the classic Nintendo game Tecmo Super Bowl. He also runs a youth foundation that promotes physical fitness, and supports recreational programs and amateur athletics.
Card: Panini Contenders 2000 European Ticket Acquired: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Jim Kubiak was a traditional dropback passer who played for Navy from 1991 to 1994.
Over 4 years he threw for 6008 yards (558/969) and 23 TDs.
His career yardage and completion totals represented a school record.
Commitments to the Navy prevented him from playing immediately out of college.
As a member of the NFL, he was an off-season member of the Panthers (96), Colts (98-99), Jets (00), and Colts again (03).
Jim garnered extensive experience from his time in the World League playing for the Dragons (99) and Admirals (00).
Threw for 7 TDs and 2 INT for the Dragons in 99, and 4 TDs and 817 yards in 2000 for Amsterdam.
Over the next 5 years, Kubiak honed his skills in the Arena Football League, playing for the Buffalo Destroyers (01-02), Dallas Desperados (03), Detroit Fury (04), and Georgia Force (05).
Best year in the AFL came in ’03 with the Desperados, throwing for 4762 yards, 97TDs/17 Int, on 388 of 557 passing.
Spent the entire 2004 season on IR with the Fury.
Retired after blowing out his knee early in the 2005 season with the Georgia Force, but worked in their front office in both 06 and 07.
After a few college stops, also worked with the Soul (05) and the Force (08-12) as their OC.
NFLE
ATT
CPD
YDS
PCT
TD
INT
RAT
231
124
1370
58.2
11
7
80.9
AFL
ATT
CPD
YDS
PCT
TD
INT
RAT
1242
788
9985
63.4
189
36
114.4
ACCOLADES:
2nd Team All Arena 2003
NOTES:
Jim Kubiak is not related to Gary Kubiak. Kubiak spent time working as a color man for a few years in Buffalo for the Bills. Currently he is a director of the WNY QB Academy.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
