Threw for 2019 yards on 151 of 254 passes, and 16 TDs to just 4 picks.
Cut by Redskins, but saw time as an emergency quarterback on the rosters of both the Falcons and Dolphins in 2007.
Took a cup of coffee with the Chargers and Ravens in ’08 before heading over to the CFL.
Signed by the Blue Bombers in 2009, and saw action briefly in 2 games.
Retired after the season and currently works in the financial industry.
ACCOLADES:
World Bowl MVP XV
NOTES:
Casey was part of a collection of oversized team issued postcard autographs I got from a friend of mine. I was tickled that I was able to get the World Bowl XV MVP’s autograph among them.
CARDS: Classic 1992, Star Pics 1992 ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home SENT: 4/14 RECEIVED: 4/29 (15 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Originally saw limited action at QB for William & Mary in ’88.
Worked way up depth chart to starter in ’90.
Posted 3415 yards and 22 TDs on 245 of 414 throws that year.
Followed up breakout season with 2974 yards, throwing 18 TDs, and completed a whopping 65% of passes in 91.
Also rushed for 16 TDs over college career.
Selected in the 4th round of the 1992 draft by the Washington Redskins.
Spent the 92 and 93 seasons with the Redskins, losing the majority of 1992 to injured reserve.
Joined the Falcons practice squad in ’93, finishing career in ’94 with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Has worked as a coach at the high school level since 2007.
NOTES:
I really liked the Star Pics set at the time. (It was battling Classic for the college draft card market at the turn of the 90s.) As it was quite a niche market, unfortunately Star Pics was one of the first inglorious victims of the card market implosion by 93. As I casually collect the set, it’s more for the design and photos than player notoriety.
Selected by the Redskins (NFL) and the Oilers (AFL) in the league’s respective drafts, but opted to play for Washington.
Burst onto the scene in 1964 rushing for 755 yards and receiving 814.
At the time his 54 receptions by a rookie was an NFL record.
In 1966, caught 72 passes for 1119 yards, 12 TDs and an 86 yard long.
Redskins officially converted Taylor to LE (left end) in 1967.
Caught 70 passes for 990 yards and 9 TDs, including another 86 yard long that year.
In 1969, was officially classified a WR and responded with another 71 catch season (883 yards) and a career high 88 yard long reception.
Remained remarkably productive during dead ball era during mid-70s, producing 801 yards in 73, 738 in 74, and 744 in 75.
Lost entire 76 season to knee injury.
Returned for one final season in 77.
Finished career with 10,598 yards from scrimmage, and 90 total TDs.
At time of retirement, his 649 receptions were an NFL record.
Spent next 3 decades with franchise, working first in the front office and later as a WR coach for Washington.
Passed away in early 2022, at the age of 80.
ACCOLADES:
Rookie of the Year 1964
All-Pro 1967
Second Team All-Pro 1964, 66, 68-69, 74
Pro Bowl 1964-67, 1972-75
All-Decade Team 1960s
Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
80 Greatest Redskins
NFL Receiving leader 1966-67
Pro Football Hall of Fame 1984
NOTES:
Charlie hadn’t signed very much since 2012, so I decided to go the certified route when the pandemic hit. It was a fun time being able to hit the EBay market and pick up a few of the Upper Deck Legends set before it blew up.
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
165
1488
3.4
11
50
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
649
9110
14.0
79
88t
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