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NFL, NFLE

Snow, Percy

Gameday 1992, #77

CARDS: Action Packed Rookies 1990, Action Packed Rookies 1991, Gameday 1992, Pro Set 1990 Lombardi Award Winner, Skybox 1992, Fleer 1990
ACQUIRED: 2020, Paid Signing

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Linebacker that set Michigan State single season mark with 172 total tackles in 1989.
  • In 4 years playing for the Spartans, had 433 total tackles, 5 interceptions for 64 yards, 4 sacks, and 2 fumble recoveries.
  • Was the Chiefs 1st round pick in 1990.
  • Had a solid rookie season with 69 total tackles, 2 sacks, and a pick earning all-rookie honors.
  • Expected to assume a bigger role in 1992, but a freak injury during training camp ended his season, after he blew out his knee.
  • Was a backup on the Chicago Bears in 1993, but didn’t see any action.
  • After a year off, played for the Rhein Fire in the retooled World League in 1995.
Action Packed Rookies 1990, #26
Action Packed Rookies 1991, #

ACCOLADES:

  • Lombardi Award Winner 1989
  • 1989 Butkus Award Winner
  • College Football Hall of Fame
Skybox 1992, #48
Fleer 1990, #342

NOTES:

Well I went all out with a paid signing and got Percy Snow, who is a total no show in the TTM market. Many of these were set needs, and Percy had quite a nice selection of cards during his short playing career.

The promoter happened to be a member of our Facebook TTM group and after promoting and helping some other members nab a few of Percy’s autographs, I went ahead and bought a few more as at the time like many people working from home during the pandemic, I was flush with the extra money.

I really liked the Pro Set 1990 Lombardi Award Winner card. The gold frame above the green, coupled with solid, clean photography. All the other cards are amazingly all set needs, as these all exploded for me during the pandemic.

1990 Pro Set, #21

NFL

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N/a2.00100.000

World League

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550.0100-.-00

Heisman Trophy Winner, NFL, NFLE

Wuerffel, Danny (2)

Topps 2000 Chrome NFLE Prospects, #346 Upper Deck College Legends 2011, #BGH-DW

CARDS: Topps Chrome 2000 NFLE Prospects, Upper Deck College Legends Bowl Game Heroes 2011
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home*
SENT: 2/22 RECEIVED: 5/1 (68 Days)
* Donation Enclosed

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

See Danny Wuerffel

NOTES:

After pulling this Bowl Game Heroes card back in 2019, I knew I had to add another Danny Wuerffel or two to my collection, so I reloaded and included the chrome Topps 2000.

CFL, NFL, NFLE, XFL

Drake, Kevin

Playoff Contenders European Ticket 2000, #157

CARDS: Playoff Contenders European Ticket 2000
ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Talented athlete played for UAB in 96 and 97 converting from quarterback to wide receiver.
  • In his only year at WR posted 38 receptions for 823 yards and 7 TDs.
  • Spent majority of rookie year on Cardinals practice squad.
  • Opted to hone his skills in NFLE with the Scottish Claymores in 1999, posting 11 catches for 181 yards and two TDs.
  • Allocated to NFLE in 2000 playing for the Rhein Fire.
  • Led league with 12 touchdown catches.
  • Returned stateside in 2000 and spent the year on the practice squad of the Bills and Broncos.
  • In 2001 was a territorial allocation of the XFL 2001 Birmingham Bolts. 
  • Signed with Cowboys but did not make the squad.
  • Opted to sign with the CFL in 2002, playing for the Ottawa Renegades, but retired due to concussions.

NOTES:
Drake estimates that he suffered from at least 10 concussions over his career in football, with three being knockouts. He now suffers daily from the debilitating side effects of those head injuries, and spends his time coaching football and also improving education and awareness of concussion safety.

NFLE

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XFL

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