Thursday, August 27, 2009

New Orleans Saints cards

George Rogers, says his 1982 card, "set NFL rookie rushing record in 1981. His 9 100-yard rushing games tied NFL mark and his 13 rushing touchdown set new Saints' standard. George was NFL's Offensive Rookie of the Year."

Benny Ricardo's 1981 card says he runs a women's boutique.

"A quiet perfectionist on the gridiron, Ike runs pass routes as diagrammed in practice," says Ike Harris's 1982 card. "Ike works as a certified accountant."

Says the 1976 card of New Orleans' eighth-round pick of 1974 out of Southern Methodist, "Alvin (Maxson) established 2 Saints' records as a rookie in 1974 when he gained 148 yards including a touchdown run of 66 yards in 14-0 shutout against the Cardinals. A fine receiver, he led club with 41 catches in 1975 for 234 yards. Starred in track as a prep."

Tony Galbreath, says his 1977 card, "rushed for 777 yards as senior at Missouri including 120 yds. in the upset victory over Alabama."

The Giants' 12th-round draft choice of 1971, Tom Blanchard "holds Oregon passing and punting marks," says his 1975 card.

"One of the Saints' most productive acquisitions of 1975, (John Hill) joined the club from the Giants, September 19th," says his 1977 card. He "started the final 13 games at center for the club, working almost all of the plays over the course of season. A versatile performer, he also assumed club's snapping duties for punts and placekicks in 4th game of 1975." After Hill "earned football honors at Lehigh and also excelled as shot-putter and discus thrower," New York selected him in the sixth round of the 1972 draft and then played him as a center and tackle reserve and on specialty teams for three seasons.

A starting safety in the 1980 Pro Bowl, Tom Myers "raises filbert nuts on his ranch," says his 1981 card.

Henry Childs's 1981 card says the Kansas State product holds a degree in child development.

Archie Manning's 1975 card says he "often calls his own running play in key situations."

Wes Chandler’s 1981 card describes him as “a stylish receiver with jet speed and great hands.”

Russell Erxleben's 1981 card: "Russell kicked 3 field goals in the Hula Bowl Game. One of only 4 kickers to be selected in the first round of the NFL College Draft, Russell uses the straight-ahead style to approach the ball. He shares the NCAA record for the longest field goal with a 67-yarder in 1977."

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