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NFL, WLAF, XFL

Weldon, Casey

CARDS: Classic 1992, Topps XFL 2001
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Work
SENT: 3/22/22 RECEIVED: 12/29/22 (282 days)
FAILURE: TTM 2019, C/o Home

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Casey Weldon played QB at Florida State from 1988-91.
  • Came into his own as a starter in his Senior season, throwing for 2527 yards and 22 TDs on 189 completions (313 attempts).
  • In 1992, was a 4th round pick of the Philadelphia Eagles.
  • Played for the Bucs from 1993-96.
  • Saw limited playing time over those years, most extensively in 1995, completing 42 of 91 passes for 519 yards and a TD.
  • Played for the Barcelona Dragons that same year, throwing for 543 yards and 3 TDs on 41 of 91 passes.
  • Threw a memorable 70 yard TD pass to fellow Buccaneer Tyree Davis against the Monarchs.
  • Was on the roster of the Chargers (’97), and Redskins (’98-’00) but didn’t see any playtime.
  • Joined the XFL 2001 as a member of the Birmingham Thunderbolts.
  • Had best season as a pro throwing for 1228 yards and 7 TDs on 102 completions (164 attempts), but injuries ended his season and his carer.
  • Has gone into coaching since retirement.

ACCOLADES:

  • Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award 1992
1992 Classic, #31

NOTES:

I failed on getting Casey back in 2019. I think I flushed a Loaded Cannon card, but that’s okay. After doing some research I tracked down a good address for him and shot these two cards out earlier in 2022. I was a bit disappointed when someone else who sent to him later than me stole my thunder and got him back first, but the TTM gods granted me their favor and finally I got Casey in the mail. The Classic is a bit smeared but no big deal. It was the Topps XFL 2001 that I was truly after.

NFL

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WLAF

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XFL

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NFL

Murray, Eddie (2)

Action Packed 1990, #76

Cards: Action Packed 1990, Pro Set 1989, Fleer 1990
Acquired: TTM 2021, C/o Home
Sent: 6/8 Received: 7/3 (25 Days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • ProSet 1989, #124
  • Fleer 1990, #282

NOTES:

I hadn’t ever gotten Eddie through the mail- scoring his autograph at Cowboys training camp as a kid, so I thought I’d be nice to follow up with some more current cards which I had wanted to get signed that were primarily set needs. He was also one of the few kickers who appeared in Action Packed 1990.

Heisman Trophy Winner, NFL

Testaverde, Vinny (2)

Action Packed 1990, #270

CARD: Action Packed 1990
ACQUIRED: EBay, 2021

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

NOTES:

Since after his playing days, Vinny has been almost a non-signer TTM. Despite some fade and light smudging, I figured that this one was worth it based on what I already had in my collection. This one was pretty much grabbed with a stack of other Bucs to help fill out my Action Packed 1990 set. I absolutely love the photo, and the lighting really catches that creamsickle orange that I am so fond of.