Cards: ProSet 1989, Fleer 1990, GameDay 1992
Acquired: TTM 2020, C/o Home
Sent: 3/17 Received: 3/30 (13 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
- Highly underrated CB that played 7 seasons for the moribund Tampa Bay Buccaneer franchise from 1987-93.
- Second round pick out of Washington State in 1987.
- Frequently was on an island against opposing team’s top receiving talent.
- Finished second on team in tackles (74), while breaking up 15 passes.
- Stellar campaign in 1988, with 4 interceptions and 22 pass breakups.
- Had two touchdowns in back to back games in 1989- one on an interception and the other on a punt block, along with 5 picks.
- Starter at CB from the first game of rookie season, was the most tenured member of the Bucs defense by 1992.
- Played for franchise through 1993, joining the Patriots after the season.
- 116 pass breakups was a Buccaneer franchise record.
- Continued career with New England through the 1996 season, adding 6 more interceptions to career totals.
NOTES:
Ricky had some really nice cards over the years, and I wanted to get him on them. I love his Fleer 1990 card as it really showcases that creamsicle orange.
TAC | SAC | FUM | INT | YDS | AVG | TD | LG |
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608 | 7.5 | 11 | 23 | 198 | 8.6 | 2 | 68t |