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Arena, NFL

Alexander, David

CARDS: Pro Set 1991, Topps 1992, Topps Stadium Club 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2026, C/o Home
SENT: 1/28 RECEIVED: 2/20 (23 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • David Alexander played OL at Tulsa from 1983-’86.
  • Well decorated from his time there, he’d be a 5th round choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1987.
  • A versatile player, Alexander played at all 3 positions on the offensive line, and also was the long snapper on XP and FGs.
  • An offensive captain, Alexander called offensive blocking assignments at the line of scrimmage.
  • Consistent in the run and pass game, Alexander made up for his strength with his mobility, positioning, and quick hands.
  • Made 108 straight starts (96 at C) for the Eagles over his playing career.
  • Signed with the Jets in 1995, but tore a ligament in his right knee during the preseason.
  • Returned for a final 7 starts in 1996.
  • Returned to his home in Oklahoma and went into coaching.
  • Head Coach of the Tulsa Talons of the Arena Football League from 2005-’06.
  • Named head coach at his high school and the team responded by winning the state championship in 2018.

NOTES:

Despite being consistently underrated, Alexander cashed in on quite a few cards. He’s got a really nice autograph.

NFL

Mularkey, Mike ‘Inspector Gadget’

CARDS: Pro Set 1991 HoF Photo Contest, Fleer 1990, Score 1992, Playbook
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 6/13/22 RECEIVED: 6/24/22 (11 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Mike Mularkey played college ball at Florida from 1980 to ’82.
  • He caught 55 passes for 628 yards and 3 TDs over his college career.
  • In 1983 signed with the San Fransisco 49ers as a 9th round pick, but ultimately finished the season on the roster of the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Caught first TD pass against Buccaneers in 1984, for one yard.
  • Known as a blocking TE, played for the Vikings through the ’88 season, catching 42 passes for 464 yards and 5 TDs.
  • Signed as a free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1989 and had a career high 22 receptions for 326 yards and a TD.
  • Recorded career highs again in ’90 catching 32 receptions for 365 yards and 3 TDs.
  • Retired after the 1991 season.
  • After a year off, went into coaching with Concordia University (MN) and was there for two years.
  • Quickly moved back to the NFL in 1994 working with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a quality control and then later a TE coach.
  • Returned to Pittsburgh in ’96 as a TE coach, and then later as the offensive coordinator (2001-’03).
  • In 2004 took his first head coaching job in Buffalo and coached the team to a 14-18 record over two seasons as the team had to manage a QB controversy in 2005.
  • After an odd season with the Nick Saban Dolphins as OC in 2006, and then Cam Cameron as his TE coach in 2007, Mike hopped over to the Falcons in 2008 where he was OC again.
  • Head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars for one season in 2012, posting a 2-14 record.
  • Stayed in the AFC South as the TE coach for the Tennessee Titans in 2013.
  • Then after Ken Whisenhunt was fired during the season in 2015, Mularkey finished out the season, posting a 2-7 record.
  • Kept on board as the HC, Whisenhunt rebuilt the Titans, and in 2016 and 2017 posted a 9-7 record- making the playoffs in the latter.
  • Served as a TE coach for the Falcons in 2019, retiring from coaching after the season.

ACCOLADES:

  • Assistant Coach of the Year 2001
  • Offensive Coordinator of the Year 2010

NOTES:

Yes! What a play drawn up by Mike! Randle El Shovel 68 (Pitch to Randle El. Shovel to Jerome.) Pretty neat! He even wrote in a few player names including Bettis, Hines, Kordell Stewart and Randle El. So we know for certain this play came from his golden era with the Steelers between 2001-’03. Mike’s nickname ‘Inspector Gadget’ came from his penchant for gadget plays during his time with Pittsburgh.

To be honest, Mike got no respect. I remember when the Titans hired him as their head coach, everyone, even flaming tacks fans were snickering or uninspired by the choice- but much to Mike’s credit, he did build a successful team, and then he was run out of town.. after making the playoffs!

NFL

Rade, John ‘Radar’

CARDS: Topps 1988, Pro Set 1991, Pro Set 1989, Pro Set 1990
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
2011, Akron Acquisition
SENT: 10/31 RECEIVED: 11/22 (22 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • John Rade played LB at Boise State, where he was twice named to theAll Conference Team in 1981 and 1982.
  • Finished his college career with 171 tackles, and set school records for tackles for loss in a game, and tackles for loss in a season with 31.
  • Selected in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons in the 8th Round.
  • Stepped almost immediately into the starting lineup popping off 117 tackles as a rookie.
  • Returned a fumble for a TD his rookie year against New England.
  • Had a career high 5 sacks in 1985, and returned a pick for a TD against Denver.
  • In both ’87 and ’88 led team in tackles respectively with 123, and 137.
  • Went over 100 tackles in 6 of his first 8 seasons.
  • Had a career high 145 stops in 1990.
  • Injuries caught up to him in ’91 and limited Radar to 58 tackles on the season.
  • Retired after the season with 959 total tackles.
  • Went into coaching at the high school level eventually ascending to athletic director.

ACCOLADES:

  • All Rookie Team 1983
  • Boise State Hall of Fame 1990

NOTES:

Radar was very underrated over his career. He made it into a few of the card sets and was a pet favorite of Pro Set, but oddly missed out on Score and Action Packed. His 959 total career tackles would rank 3rd behind Tuggle and Scott Case.