William Andrews, who rushed for more than 1,000 yards in each of his first two pro seasons, married his high-school sweetheart, says his 1981 card.
"One of pro football's most outstanding newcomers of 1980, Junior (Miller) was named to the NFL All-Rookie Squad," says his 1981 card. "He holds Cornhusker tight end records for most receptions in a game and season, most career yardage and most touchdowns by tight end during season. Junior possesses 4.6 speed for the 40 yard dash."
Don Smith played every game during his career at the University of Miami and then was selected in the first round of the 1979 draft by Atlanta. His 1980 card says he became a starter as a rookie. "Don scored 46 points in a high school basketball game," his 1981 card says.
Nick Mike-Mayer's 1976 card trumpets his 16-yard field goal with 54 seconds to play in a Falcon victory over San Francisco on Nov. 4, 1973.
Undrafted out of Florida in 1972, John James "unseated 2-time NFL Punting Champion Billy Lotheridge for the job" punting for Atlanta, says his 1976 card. "John had punt of 75 yards vs. Raiders, 11-30-75." James’s 1981 cards says he owns a pecan farm.
Gourmet cooking is Mike Kenn’s bag, says his 1981 card.
Wallace Francis’s 1981 cards says he founded a P.R. firm.
Rolland Lawrence rushed for more than 4,000 yards at Tabor, says his 1976 card.
Steve Bartkowski, who "enjoyed a fine baseball career in college," according to his 1981 card, was the NFL's offensive rookie of the year in 1975 after the Falcons made him their first-round draft choice out of California.
Jeff Van Note, selected in the 11th round by Atlanta out of Kentucky, "played one year at Huntsville while making the conversion from college linebacker to center," says his 1981 card. "Jeff holds a degree in political science."
Al Richardson's degree from Georgia Tech is in industrial management, his 1981 card says. "Once tried out as receiver."
Alfred Jackson, his 1981 card says, "continues to learn pro defenses after spending his college career with ground-oriented Texas."
Lynn Cain, says his 1982 card, "lacks the blazing speed of some running backs but compensates with great instincts."
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Minnesota Vikings cards
Jim Lash's 1976 card points out he "had an important touchdown recepiton in 1974, it came vs. Rams in the NFC Championship Game. An All-Big Ten selection as a senior at Northwestern, he set a conference record with 226 yards on 9 receptions against Minnesota." Lash was a third-round draft choice of the Vikings in 1973.
"A unanimous All-Pro selection in 1975, ... (Chuck Foreman) set an all-time pro football record for running backs with 73 pass receptions, setting club record in the process," says his 1976 card.
Ron Yary--the first overall selection in the 1968 draft, out of Southern Cal, on a bonus choice acquired as part of the trade of Fran Tarkenton to New York--had been a starting tackle and Pro Bowler for five straight seasons, according to his 1976 card. His 1981 card adds "Ron hasn't missed a game since 1969," but his 1982 card says injuries plagued Yary's last two seasons. "Ron works in the photography business," his 1981 card says.
After six seasons at left guard, Ed White shifted to the right side in 1975 "and became even more effective," says his 1976 card. "Ed played on the defensive line in college but was switched to offense by the Vikings. An All-American defensive tackle at California and team captain during his senior year, he won 4 letters in football and 2 in track as a weightlifter. He's extremely strong."
Tommy Kramer, says his 1980 card, is the only quarterback whom the Vikings selected in the first round of a draft. After leading the nation in passing as a senior at Rice, Kramer was Minnesota's first choice in 1977. His 1981 card adds he became the Vikings' starter in 1979 "and had distinction of being the first quarterback to throw every pass for the Vikings in a season. ... Three of Tommy's older brothers were college quarterbacks."
Matt Blair's 1979 card says he not only starts at linebacker on the Viking defense, he also "in an integral part of Vikings' specialty teams. He blocked a punt vs. Bears in 1977 and ran it back for a touchdown. Matt has gone into the photography business." His 1981 card recalls his winning defensive MVP at the 1971 Sun Bowl.
Rick Danmeier "played defensive nose guard at Sioux Falls," says his 1981 card. Danmeier’s 1982 card points out that he is “a minority in the NFL with his straight-ahead style of kicking.”
Sammie White's 1977 card credits him with "one of the most dynamic rookie seasons in pro football history for the Vikings in 1976 ... Caught 5 passes for 77 yards and one touchdown in Super Bowl vs. Raiders." His 1981 card says his 4,008 yards receiving ranks as the second-highest total in Vikings history.
"A unanimous All-Pro selection in 1975, ... (Chuck Foreman) set an all-time pro football record for running backs with 73 pass receptions, setting club record in the process," says his 1976 card.
Ron Yary--the first overall selection in the 1968 draft, out of Southern Cal, on a bonus choice acquired as part of the trade of Fran Tarkenton to New York--had been a starting tackle and Pro Bowler for five straight seasons, according to his 1976 card. His 1981 card adds "Ron hasn't missed a game since 1969," but his 1982 card says injuries plagued Yary's last two seasons. "Ron works in the photography business," his 1981 card says.
After six seasons at left guard, Ed White shifted to the right side in 1975 "and became even more effective," says his 1976 card. "Ed played on the defensive line in college but was switched to offense by the Vikings. An All-American defensive tackle at California and team captain during his senior year, he won 4 letters in football and 2 in track as a weightlifter. He's extremely strong."
Tommy Kramer, says his 1980 card, is the only quarterback whom the Vikings selected in the first round of a draft. After leading the nation in passing as a senior at Rice, Kramer was Minnesota's first choice in 1977. His 1981 card adds he became the Vikings' starter in 1979 "and had distinction of being the first quarterback to throw every pass for the Vikings in a season. ... Three of Tommy's older brothers were college quarterbacks."
Matt Blair's 1979 card says he not only starts at linebacker on the Viking defense, he also "in an integral part of Vikings' specialty teams. He blocked a punt vs. Bears in 1977 and ran it back for a touchdown. Matt has gone into the photography business." His 1981 card recalls his winning defensive MVP at the 1971 Sun Bowl.
Rick Danmeier "played defensive nose guard at Sioux Falls," says his 1981 card. Danmeier’s 1982 card points out that he is “a minority in the NFL with his straight-ahead style of kicking.”
Sammie White's 1977 card credits him with "one of the most dynamic rookie seasons in pro football history for the Vikings in 1976 ... Caught 5 passes for 77 yards and one touchdown in Super Bowl vs. Raiders." His 1981 card says his 4,008 yards receiving ranks as the second-highest total in Vikings history.
Buffalo Bills cards
"The first player chosen in the 1972 College Draft, Walt (Patulski, says his 1976 card) earned a regular berth with the Bills during his rookie campaign and has improved his play ever since. A consensus All-American at Notre Dame, he was winner of the Lombardi Award as the nation's outstanding college lineman of 1971. Walt started every game in his 3-year varsity career at Notre Dame, he played in the Cotton Bowl & Hula Bowl, was voted Outstanding Defensive Lineman Award in the Hula Bowl."
Joe Cribbs ran for more than 100 yards in 13 games of his 1980 rookie season. "His 3368 yards on 657 carries are Auburn records," says his 1981 card.
John Leypoldt's 1975 card points out that he once played semi-pro football. He tied the Bills' record with a 52-yard field goal in 1973.
Frank Lewis's 1981 card says he's a deputy sheriff during the offseason.
Roland Hooks is a handball player, says his 1978 card. His 1981 card identifies a Nov. 6, 1977, Buffalo clash with the Patriots in which Hooks rushed for 155 yards as his best performance.
Joe Ferguson's 1975 card says he was the only rookie quarterback to start every game of the 1973 season. The former Southwest Conference MVP's best game was an 11-of-19, 201-yard, 1-touchdown performance against the Colts. His 1981 card says he's a licensed private airplane pilot.
Bob Chandler holds on Buffalo point-after-touchdown and field-goal tries, says his 1976 card.
A soccer-style kicker who booted a 48-yard field goal against UCLA in 1968 for Syracuse, George Jakowenko "spent 1974 pre-season with Chiefs and kicked 5 field goals in 6 tries including a 51-yarder against the 49ers," says his 1977 card. "Played with Raiders in 1974, used exclusively as a kickoff specialist." He didn't play at all in 1975 and then re-emerged with the Bills in NFL76.
Conrad Dobler's 1982 card says he "has begun construction on an FM radio station. Conrad has been called the 'meanest man in pro football' ... last season helped solidify a young Bills' offensive line. A defensive tackle at Wyoming."
At Indiana University, Jim Haslett also punted, his 1981 card says. He was the Bills' second-round draft choice in 1979. He had 17 tackles in his first pro game and earned Associated Press defensive rookie of the year.
Mark Brammer's 1981 card says he's a sailboat racer.
Six-foot-5 Sherman White "was primarily a basketball player in high school," says his 1982 card. A first-round draft choice by the Bengals in 1972, "Sherman was co-captain and MVP at California."
Reggie McKenzie is married to a former Miss Massachusetts, according to a 1982 card. "One of the finest offensive linemen ever to play for the Bills, Reggie is the club's current 'iron-man'. He has played in 133 consecutive regular-season games (all as a starter) dating back to the season opener in his rookie campaign of 1972."
Mario Clark's 1978 card says his hobbies include furniture reupholstering.
Fred Smerlas was an all-America wrestler in high school, says his 1981 card.
Jerry Butler is a hiker, his 1981 card says.
Paul Seymour, says his 1975 card, "developed into a top notch receiver his first 2 years with Bills. He started at tight end but moved to tackle his junior season."
Joe Cribbs ran for more than 100 yards in 13 games of his 1980 rookie season. "His 3368 yards on 657 carries are Auburn records," says his 1981 card.
John Leypoldt's 1975 card points out that he once played semi-pro football. He tied the Bills' record with a 52-yard field goal in 1973.
Frank Lewis's 1981 card says he's a deputy sheriff during the offseason.
Roland Hooks is a handball player, says his 1978 card. His 1981 card identifies a Nov. 6, 1977, Buffalo clash with the Patriots in which Hooks rushed for 155 yards as his best performance.
Joe Ferguson's 1975 card says he was the only rookie quarterback to start every game of the 1973 season. The former Southwest Conference MVP's best game was an 11-of-19, 201-yard, 1-touchdown performance against the Colts. His 1981 card says he's a licensed private airplane pilot.
Bob Chandler holds on Buffalo point-after-touchdown and field-goal tries, says his 1976 card.
A soccer-style kicker who booted a 48-yard field goal against UCLA in 1968 for Syracuse, George Jakowenko "spent 1974 pre-season with Chiefs and kicked 5 field goals in 6 tries including a 51-yarder against the 49ers," says his 1977 card. "Played with Raiders in 1974, used exclusively as a kickoff specialist." He didn't play at all in 1975 and then re-emerged with the Bills in NFL76.
Conrad Dobler's 1982 card says he "has begun construction on an FM radio station. Conrad has been called the 'meanest man in pro football' ... last season helped solidify a young Bills' offensive line. A defensive tackle at Wyoming."
At Indiana University, Jim Haslett also punted, his 1981 card says. He was the Bills' second-round draft choice in 1979. He had 17 tackles in his first pro game and earned Associated Press defensive rookie of the year.
Mark Brammer's 1981 card says he's a sailboat racer.
Six-foot-5 Sherman White "was primarily a basketball player in high school," says his 1982 card. A first-round draft choice by the Bengals in 1972, "Sherman was co-captain and MVP at California."
Reggie McKenzie is married to a former Miss Massachusetts, according to a 1982 card. "One of the finest offensive linemen ever to play for the Bills, Reggie is the club's current 'iron-man'. He has played in 133 consecutive regular-season games (all as a starter) dating back to the season opener in his rookie campaign of 1972."
Mario Clark's 1978 card says his hobbies include furniture reupholstering.
Fred Smerlas was an all-America wrestler in high school, says his 1981 card.
Jerry Butler is a hiker, his 1981 card says.
Paul Seymour, says his 1975 card, "developed into a top notch receiver his first 2 years with Bills. He started at tight end but moved to tackle his junior season."
Tampa Bay Buccaneers cards
Jerry Eckwood's 1980 card calls him "one of the fastest runners in NFL." Also, "the Buccaneer band consists of over 100 members and performs before, during and after games." While a student at the University of Arkansas, Jerry Eckwood worked at a TV station, says his 1981 card. "His 121-yard effort was the 7th-highest for a rookie in his first NFL contest. He's extremely quick." "Equipped with breakaway ability," says his 1982 card, "Jerry has led the Buccaneers in rushing the past 3 seasons. His 40-yard reception in 1980 was the longest every by a Tampa Bay runner."
"Durwood (Keeton) spent his 1st pro season as starter with Southern California Sun of WFL," says his 1976 card. "A sure tackler, he was fastest man on undefeated 1973 Oklahoma squad with 4.5 speed in 40-yard dash." St. Louis drafted him in the fourth round in 1974.
Jimmie Giles's 1981 card: "Jimmie played professional baseball in 1976. Jimmie's most spectacular catch for the Buccaneers may have been his one-handed grab of a deflected pass while being tackled against the Saints, 10-14-79."
Ricky Bell's 1981 card says he was a high-school teammate of Chet Lemon, a contemporary outfielder with the Chicago White Sox. Bell was Tampa's 1979 MVP.
Doug Williams, says his 1979 card, "was an honor student at Grambling. ... His 1977 total of 38 TD passes is 2nd-best in college history to Dennis Shaw's mark at San Diego State, 1969."
Kevin House was a .307 hitter as a Southern Illinois University sophomore, says his 1981 card.
Mike Washington's 1978 card points out that he played basketball as a freshman at the University of Alabama.
"Durwood (Keeton) spent his 1st pro season as starter with Southern California Sun of WFL," says his 1976 card. "A sure tackler, he was fastest man on undefeated 1973 Oklahoma squad with 4.5 speed in 40-yard dash." St. Louis drafted him in the fourth round in 1974.
Jimmie Giles's 1981 card: "Jimmie played professional baseball in 1976. Jimmie's most spectacular catch for the Buccaneers may have been his one-handed grab of a deflected pass while being tackled against the Saints, 10-14-79."
Ricky Bell's 1981 card says he was a high-school teammate of Chet Lemon, a contemporary outfielder with the Chicago White Sox. Bell was Tampa's 1979 MVP.
Doug Williams, says his 1979 card, "was an honor student at Grambling. ... His 1977 total of 38 TD passes is 2nd-best in college history to Dennis Shaw's mark at San Diego State, 1969."
Kevin House was a .307 hitter as a Southern Illinois University sophomore, says his 1981 card.
Mike Washington's 1978 card points out that he played basketball as a freshman at the University of Alabama.
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