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NFL, usfl

Norwood, Scott

CARDS: Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Scott Norwood played kicker at James Madison from 1978-’81.
  • He was also a talented soccer player as well.
  • Signed with the Atlanta Falcons in 1982 but did not make the roster.
  • Joined the USFL playing for the Birmingham Stallions from 1983-’84.
  • Was 38 of 39 on XP and 28 of 38 on field goals, scoring 122 points.
  • After the collapse of the USFL, Scott signed with the Buffalo Bills in 1984.
  • In 1988, kicked a league leading 32 field goals and had 122 points.
  • Led the NFL in extra points in both 1990 and 1991.
  • Released after the ’91 season in favor of Steve Christie.
  • At time of retirement was the team’s all time leading scorer with 670 points.

ACCOLADES:

  • Pro Bowl 1988
  • All Pro 1988

NOTES:

I’m not sure if it’s true or if it’s an urban legend but it’s said that the song ‘Stuck in a Moment’ by U2 from their album ‘Beautiful Day’, was inspired by Scott’s struggles after missing the game winning kick in Super Bowl XXV. The video certainly hints to that as it takes place in a football stadium.

I really feel for Scott. He really took a beating in the media after missing the kick and the Bills unceremoniously dumped him after the 1991 season. Even after his career long ended, he was subjected to autograph hunters that wanted him to sign memorabilia that had to do with the kick, or personalize it with ‘wide right’. How can you move on when you are constantly reminded of it?

Scott obviously really doesn’t sign TTM, so when my friend Rick said he had an extra to give me, I was more than happy to take this off his hands.

NFL

Butler, Bobby

CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Topps 1983, Score 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2025, C/o Home
SENT: 2/19 RECEIVED: 3/12 (21 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Bobby Butler played DB at Florida State from 1977-’80.
  • In 44 contests he intercepted 11 passes for 122 yards and blocked 7 kicks.
  • First round pick of the Atlanta Falcons in 1981.
  • With great speed prized in the Falcons man to man schemes, Bobby earned the starting nod at CB and intercepted 5 passes his rookie season, and blocked a kick.
  • During 83 and 84 seasons, only managed to pick off 6 passes- but 4 of them came in the end zone.
  • Tied a career high in ’85 with 5 interceptions, to go along with 21 pass breakups, and 68 tackles.
  • Retired after the 1992 campaign.

ACCOLADES:

  • Seminoles Hall of Fame 1987

NOTES:

Although Bobby only had 18 cards he made the most of it appearing in both Score and Pro Set on solid cards near the tail end of his career.

NFL

Veris, Garin

CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Score 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2025, C/o Home
SENT: 1/14 RECEIVED: 1/27 (13 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Garin Veris was a physical specimen at Stanford, playing both offense (TE) and defense (LB, DE) for the Cardinal from 1981-’84.
  • Led the team in tackles for loss and sacks all four years at Stanford.
  • Finished college career with 25 total sacks and 45 tackles for loss.
  • Second round pick of the New England Patriots in 1985.
  • Had a rookie club record 10 sacks that year.
  • Followed his debut with 11 sacks in 1986.
  • Injuries began to take their toll by 1988, as Veris was limited to just 7 starts posting 37 tackles and 2 sacks.
  • Missed the entire 1989 season due to a knee injury.
  • Bounced back with 3 sacks in 1990 and 4 in 1991.
  • Played a final season in 1992 with the San Fransisco 49ers, as knee injuries ended his career.
  • As of 2025 is the activities director at Haverhill High School in Columbus, OH.

ACCOLADES:

  • Stanford University Athletics Hall of Fame
  • Patriots All-1980s Team

NOTES:

Garin only briefly showed up on the NFL and trading card radar, but he made it stick with these two cards.