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NFL

O’Neal, Leslie (2)

CARD: Fleer 1990
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

NOTES:

You know I sat on Leslie’s autograph that I had gotten through a friend for quite sometime thinking I’d pick O’Neal up on something later on. That time came and past and of course right after I posted it this year, this Fleer 1990 I needed popped up. I couldn’t resist at just 3 bucks.

NFL

O’Neal, Leslie

CARD: Pro Set 1990
ACQUIRED: 2020, Gift

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Leslie played DT for Oklahoma State, where he anchored some of the best defenses in that college’s history playing at the school from 1982-’85.
  • He finished his college career with 34 sacks, 393 tackles, and 47 tackles for loss.
  • 8th overall pick by the San Diego Chargers in 1986.
  • Coaches identified his abilities to rush the passer, and kicked him outside to defensive end.
  • Saw action in 13 starts, contributing 12.5 sacks, 82 tackles, 3 forced fumbles and 2 interceptions.
  • Set Chargers record with 5 sacks in a game against the Dallas Cowboys that year.
  • Blew out knee in 1987 and spent the entire year on IR.
  • In 1989, as the Chargers converted to a 3-4 O’Neal saw action primarily at ROLB.
  • Returned to form with a 12.5 sack season and 96 tackles, followed by a 13.5 sack, 81 tackle performance in ’90.
  • In ’92, again moved back to RDE, and this time saw a career high 17.0 sacks and 78 tackles.
  • From 1993 to ’95 O’Neal tallied 12.0, 12.5, 12.0 sacks, respectively.
  • Joined the Rams in 1996, posting 17 total sacks and 97 tackles over two seasons.
  • Finished his career on the Chiefs, playing his final two years in the league there (1998, ’99).
  • Added another 10 sacks and 73 tackles to his resume before retiring.

ACCOLADES:

  • College Football Hall of Fame
  • NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 1986
  • San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame
  • San Diego Chargers 40th Anniversary Team
  • San Diego Chargers 50th Anniversary Team
  • All Pro 1990, ’92, ’94
  • Pro Bowl 1989-’90, 1992-’95
  • Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame
  • Oklahoma State Athletics Hall of Honor

NOTES:

Leslie has been one of these players I’ve been after for many years. He’s got some set needs I keep staring at, particularly the Action Packed Rookies 1992 card. Playing on some really talented defenses but bad Chargers teams, probably took their toll on him and his HoF chances. A dominating player, I’ve known a few people who’ve gotten his autograph in person as he loves dispensing his knowledge to players on even a semi-pro level. He currently is a motivational speaker and OSU annually hands out a trophy in his honor.

Again my friend Bryan came through for me on this one. He sent me a care package one week thanking me for being his friend, keeping the autograph group alive, and also for helping him on some autographs. I haven’t heard from him in a while now as he’s dipped back off the radar. I hope he is okay.

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NFL

Keenum, Case (2)

Topps 2014, #224
Upper Deck Star Rookies 2012, #67

CARDS: Topps 2014, Upper Deck Star Rookies 2012
ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o The Houston Texans
SENT: 6/8/23 RECEIVED: 8/19/23 (73 days)
FAILURE: TTM 2013, C/o Home

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • See Also Case Keenum
  • Case had career marks in a variety of passing categories during 2018.
  • He went 365/586 for 3,890 yards starting all 16 games for the Broncos.
  • In 2019, Case played for the Redskins, starting 8 contests, throwing for 1707 yards and 11 TDs to 4 interceptions.
  • This led to a two year stint as backup for the Cleveland Browns in 2020 and 2021, followed by the Bills in 2022.
  • Proof positive that you can go home, Case signed with the Houston Texans in 2023.
  • Expected to mentor the Texans quarterback room and perform duties as an emergency QB behind CJ Stroud and Davis Mills, Case suited up for 2 contests.
  • In the game against the Titans, Case went 23/36 for 229 yards and a TD in a surprising 19-16 win.

NOTES:

In bad taste, the Titans decided to wear their ‘throwback’ Oilers uniforms against Houston in Nashville. Furthermore the game was tabbed as a homecoming game for former players, and then head coach Mike Vrabel strolls out wearing a white Stetson- ALA former HOUSTON Oilers head coach Bum Phillips- for the game. (Bum Phillips notoriously didn’t back the Tennessee Titans, Bud Adams, or the Tennessee Oilers. He was HOUSTON through and through.)

Things lined up for the Titans too, as the Texans limped into the contest with injuries across the board to their starting lineup, including Nico Collins and CJ Stroud. Enter Case Keenum.

Keenum helped guide the Texans to the win over the Titans, making Tennessee the butt of all backfired jokes, and contributed to Mike Vrabel getting fired, by leading Houston to the upset- cementing Case’s legacy and place in Houston football lore.

As Case’s playing career enters its twilight, it’s believed that there will be no shortage of teams wanting to help him transition into the coaching ranks.

I really like Case, and when he resigned with Houston, I thought I’d try him again TTM. I was juiced to get him on these two cards. On top of that he’s a big time HOUSTON Oilers and Houston Texans fan, and thinks the colors should come home.