A record setting college football receiver, Terance Mathis was drafted by the New York Jets in 1990. He was a key component to the team's special teams plans, spending four seasons as the teams go-to return man. In 1994, Mathis signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an unrestricted free agent. The rest, as they say, is history. Mathis transformed into one of the better … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Terance Mathis Talks NCAA Records, Falcons Streetball, More
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Card Back Q&A: Bret Boone on Baseball Lineage, Charisma and Marge Schott’s Dogs
Bret Boone was born into baseball. A third generation Major League Baseball player, Boone followed in the footsteps of his grandfather Ray Boone who was an infielder for the Indians, Tigers, White Sox, A's, Braves and Red Sox, his father Bob Boone who was a backstop for the Phillies, Angels and Royals and was eventually joined by his younger brother Aaron who had a solid … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Bret Boone on Baseball Lineage, Charisma and Marge Schott’s Dogs
1991 Leaf Studio Launched Series That Brought Players Up Close and Personal
The all new 1991 Studio baseball product was issued by Donruss/Leaf just one year after they offered the landmark 1990 Leaf baseball set. The company decided to do what every card maker did in the 1990s-- expand the line and produce more sets and more cards. The 264-card base set was the first card set in 40 years to feature all black and white photography from start to finish. … [Read more...] about 1991 Leaf Studio Launched Series That Brought Players Up Close and Personal
Card Back Q&A: Andre Rison Talks Jerry Rice Comparisons, Studying Michael Jordan, Chilling with Ice Cube
Flint, Michigan born and raised, Andre Rison was a multi-sport star at Flint Northwestern High School, excelling on the gridiron, the hardwood and the track.Rison then headed to Michigan State where he continued to excel as a Spartan in three sports at the collegiate level but made his mark in football where he set school records in career receptions and career receiving yards. … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Andre Rison Talks Jerry Rice Comparisons, Studying Michael Jordan, Chilling with Ice Cube
Card Back Q&A: Ed Marinaro Talks Running Wild at Cornell, Heisman Trophy Finish, Durability
Long before he became a well-known actor, Ed Marinaro was first and foremost an athlete. He was the talk of college football in 1971 when he led the nation in rushing at Cornell, bringing national attention to the Ivy League through an appearance on the cover of Sports Illustrated. Marinaro played six seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings New York Jets and … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Ed Marinaro Talks Running Wild at Cornell, Heisman Trophy Finish, Durability
Card Back Q&A: Kevin Jordan Talks Only Signing Error Card for Nun and Pinch Hitting vs. Nenn
Philadelphia Phillies jack-of-all-trades Kevin Jordan was originally selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 10th round of the 1989 Major League Baseball Amateur Draft out of Canada College in Redwood City, California. A year later he was back in the draft and this time he was taken by the New York Yankees in round 20 after playing transferring to the University of … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Kevin Jordan Talks Only Signing Error Card for Nun and Pinch Hitting vs. Nenn
Card Back Q&A: Phil Bradley Talks College Football Stardom, Mariner Memories and Father’s Influence
Phil Bradley was a star high school athlete on both baseball diamond and the football gridiron for the Macomb High Bombers in Macomb, Illinois.The multi-talented sports star took his skillset to Columbia, Missouri and starred in both baseball and football at the next level for the University of Missouri Tigers.As a star quarterback, Bradley led the Tigers to three major bowl … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Phil Bradley Talks College Football Stardom, Mariner Memories and Father’s Influence
Card Back Q&A: Jim Everett Talks Quarterback Challenge, Rams ‘All Sports Days’ and High School Wrestling Career
Playing the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Rams, Jim Everett was named to the Pro Bowl in 1990. He led the NFL in touchdown passes twice and ranked at or near the top of many offensive statistical categories throughout his 12 years in the league. Everett finished his career with nearly 35,000 yards passing and north of 200 touchdowns in an era when those … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Jim Everett Talks Quarterback Challenge, Rams ‘All Sports Days’ and High School Wrestling Career
Card Back Q&A: Ruppert Jones Talks Taking Up Karate, Hitting Third Deck in Kingdome, Claudell Washington
The first player selected in the 1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft by the newly formed Seattle Mariners organization, Ruppert Jones quickly made his mark on the new franchise. A multi-talented athlete with power and speed, Jones became the Mariner's first representative to the MLB All-Star Game in 1977. In 1979, he posted the best single season statistics of his … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Ruppert Jones Talks Taking Up Karate, Hitting Third Deck in Kingdome, Claudell Washington
Card Back Q&A: Marty Cordova Talks Valet Parking, Record HR Streak, Kirby Puckett Mentorship
Drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 8th round in 1987, Marty Cordova decided to play college baseball and pursue a career in sports medicine, attending UNLV for a short time then transferring to Orange Coast Community College. In 1989, the Minnesota Twins selected Cordova in the 10th round of the Major League Baseball Draft. After playing parts of five … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Marty Cordova Talks Valet Parking, Record HR Streak, Kirby Puckett Mentorship