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NFL, wfl

Haden, Pat

CARDS: Topps 1980, Topps 1982, Topps 1979
ACQUIRED: 2025, C/o Work
SENT: 3/7 RECEIVED: 3/20 (13 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Pat Haden played QB at USC from 1972 to 1974.
  • Stepped into the starting lineup in ’73, and led the conference in completion percentage (55.8), yards per attempt (7.7) and rating (130.6), completing 116 of 208 passes for 1603 yards and 13 TDs.
  • Signed with the Southern California Sun of the WFL in 1975.
  • Completed 98 of 163 passes for 1404 yards and 11 TDs.
  • Was the league’s leading passer before heading off to Oxford.
  • After WFL folded he joined the Rams- who drafted Haden in the 7th round of the 1975 NFL Draft.
  • Completed 60 of 105 passes for 896 yards and 8 TDs after being pressed into action as the 3rd string QB during the second week of the season.
  • In ’77 completed 122 of 216 passes for 1551 yards and 11 TDs to 6 picks while guiding the team to 8 wins and 2 losses.
  • 1978 would be Pat’s best overall season of his career, with him setting personal marks for attempts (444), completions (229), yards (2,995), TDs (13), and rushing with 33 carries for 206 yards.
  • He’d be supplanted in the lineup due to injury in 1979 as Vince Ferragamo led the Rams to the Super Bowl.
  • Injuries again derailed Haden’s 1980 and ’81 campaigns.
  • Went immediately into broadcasting providing color for CBS, NBC, Arena Football, Westwood One, and Notre Dame.
  • Athletic Director at USC from 2010-’16.

ACCOLADES:

  • Pro Bowl 1977

NOTES:

Pat has been involved at numerous levels in charitable giving and organizations.

NFL

Barber, Mike

Topps 1981, #99

CARDS: Topps 1981, Topps 1980, Topps 1979
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Work*
SENT: 1/11 RECEIVED: 1/29 (18 days)
FAILURE: TTM 2014, C/o Home
* Donation Enclosed

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Converted from QB to TE while playing at Louisiana Tech.
  • In 1975 caught 25 passes for 577 yards and 6 TDs.
  • Second round pick of the Houston Oilers in 1976.
  • Saw first sustained action in 1977 used primarily as a blocking TE in the Oilers run based offense centered primarily around Earl Campbell.
  • Grew into role as receiver in ’78, catching 32 passes for 513 yards and 3 TDs.
  • Although ’79 was a down year, had best year in ’80 setting marks with 59 receptions for 712 yards and 5 TDs- all career highs.
  • After largely injury plagued 1981, joined Los Angeles Rams in 1982.
  • Had another solid year in ’83, posting 55 receptions for 657 yards and 3 TDs.
  • Played with LA through 1985, splitting time with Rams (5 games) and Broncos (10 games), before retiring.
  • Has been involved with coaching and ministry work since retirement.
Topps 1979, #37
Topss 1980, #272

NOTES:

Second time is a charm, and I was happy to add Mike to my collection of Oilers. Unfortunately I saw on Twitter, that he like many Houston Oilers, has forgotten his HOUSTON Oilers fan roots, and has embraced the Tennessee Titan traitors, appearing in Tennessee for franchise’s ‘homecoming game’.

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NFL, University of Texas

English, Doug

Cards: Topps 1980, UT Upper Deck 2011, UT Upper Deck ATA 2011
Acquired: TTM 2016, C/o Work
Sent:  12/12   Received:  12/24    (12 days)

Doug English is an under-recognized defensive lineman out of the University of Texas. Over the years he’s known for being a member of the Detroit Lions Silver Rush Defense, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011, Longhorn Hall of Honor, the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Wearing the number 74 in honor of his favorite player Bob Lily, English went out and wrecked havoc on opposing defenses during his time in the SWC from 1972-1975. With explosive quickness, tenacity, size, and smarts, Doug parlayed his dominance into a second round selection by the Detroit Lions in 1975, who used him alongside Bubba Baker. English spent his entire career in Detroit, sans a one year retirement in 1980 due to injuries and a lack of passion for the game. Over his career in the NFL, English garnered 4 Pro Bowl appearances and one All Pro Nomination (1982).

Doug was named the Lions defensive MVP In 1979, after recording 122 tackles (90 solo) and 6.5 sacks, His unofficial count of 59.0 sacks ranks 6th all-time on the Lions charts- and he is considered the franchise leader among interior linemen. His best season came in 1983 when Doug had a career high 13 sacks, helping the Lions claim the 1983 NFC Central Division title. He shares the NFL record for most career safeties (4), and is one of a select few players to record 2 in a season. He retired in 1986.

Doug currently resides in Texas where he has business ventures. I was able to get his autograph on these 3 cards.  His All-Time Alumni card is quite heroic, and I am surprised that with his accolades he was not selected for an Upper Deck Legends card or something of the sort.

G/Gs  131/114            Tac  N/A          Sac 59.0           Fum  9
Int 0          Yds   0            Avg -.-       TD 0         Lg   -.-