Houston Oilers cards

Richard Caster's earned a math degree, says his 1981 card.

According to his 1977 card, Earl Campbell was "affiliated with a chewing tobacco firm."

Ronnie Coleman's 1976 card says he "made Oilers' squad as free agent in 1974 and was sensation of pre-season play as he led entire NFL in rushing." He's out of Alabama A&M.

Gifford Nielsen's "only TD pass of 1980 was a dandy," says his 1982 card. "He completed a shovel pass to Tim Wilson for what proved to be the winning points in 10-6 win vs. Bears. Is placement holder for Oilers."

Leon Gray's 1981 card points out that he is one of 10 children. His 1982 card dds that he was named to Who's Whom Among American College Athletes and Students.

Elvin Bethea, "an avid fisherman," held the Oiler record for regular-season games played with 181, according to his 1981 card. That number had reached 195 regular-season and seven playoff contests, according to his 1982 card. "'Big E' has been selected to play in the Pro Bowl 7 times during his career, the most of any Oiler. He has one career TD to his credit."

Toni Fritsch's 1980 card says, "Oilers' Miller Farr gained 128 yards on interceptions in game vs. Jets, 10-15-67." His 1981 card adds that he speaks German, French and English.

Mike Renfro, his 1980 card says, is the son of former Brown All-Pro receiver Ray Renfro. (Also: "The Oilers won AFL title with 24-16 win over Los Angeles Chargers, 1-1-61." His 1982 calls him "one of the most sure-handed receivers in the league. Mike holds virtually all the Texas Christian receiving records."

"Gregg (Bingham) is rapidly becoming one of the better middle linebackers in the NFL," his 1976 card says. "He made several All-Rookie Teams in 1973 and received mention on several All-Pro Teams in 1974. Gregg was an All-Big Ten choice at Purdue as a middle guard. Played in North-South Game."

Mike Barber's 1979 card says he "enjoys meeting people." His 1981 card adds that he "owns a company which manufactures hat bands."

At 5 feet, 8 inches, Carl Roaches ranks as one of the NFL's shortest players, his 1981 card states.

The only Wisconsin-Milwaukee alum in the NFL is Mike Reinfeldt, according to his 1981 card.

Vernon Perry, says his 1981 card, "posted a record-breaking performance for the Oilers in the 1979 playoff game vs. Chargers. He snatched 4 interceptions in the game, more than anyone in history."