Don Beebe was a multi-sport athlete at Kaneland High School in Maple Park, Illinois. He was a letter winner in basketball, track and, of course, football. The versatile star attended Western Illinois University and eventually transferred to Chadron State College in Nebraska, setting various school records during his one season on the field there. In 2000, he was inducted into … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Don Beebe Talks College Basketball Career, Setting NFL Combine 40 Yard Dash Record, Iconic Play in Super Bowl XXVII
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Card Back Q&A: Rick Mirer Talks Breaking Notre Dame Passing Records, Being Born to Play Quarterback, Love of Rock Music and Memorabilia
Rick Mirer left the University of Notre Dame as the school's most prolific passer, setting multiple school records while moving above the likes of Irish icons Joe Montana and Joe Theismann in the process. The star quarterback was drafted second overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1993 NFL Draft. Mirer made an immediate impact as he again, set multiple NFL rookie … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Rick Mirer Talks Breaking Notre Dame Passing Records, Being Born to Play Quarterback, Love of Rock Music and Memorabilia
Card Back Q&A: Kevin Mitchell Talks Barehanded Catch, Magical 1989 NL MVP Season, Nino Brown
Kevin Mitchell was born in San Diego and grew up in a tumultuous area of the city. Being raised by his grandmother from a young age, he preferred football and boxing, but grandma knew best and directed him to the diamond, even taking him to many of his Little League games. After attending Clairemont High School a friend took him to a New York Mets sponsored tryout in his … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Kevin Mitchell Talks Barehanded Catch, Magical 1989 NL MVP Season, Nino Brown
Card Back Q&A: Ed Ott Talks of No High School Baseball, ‘We Are Family’ Ties, Bicycling from PA to Spring Training
Longtime Pittsburgh Pirates backstop Ed Ott was an integral part of the Buccos' 1979 World Series title winning team. A leader on the field and in the clubhouse, Ott scored the wining run in a game two series victory. A tough, hard nosed field general, Ott transitioned as a youngster from the infield to the outfield and finally found a home behind the plate, playing seven of … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Ed Ott Talks of No High School Baseball, ‘We Are Family’ Ties, Bicycling from PA to Spring Training
Card Back Q&A: Fred Barnett Talks High School Basketball Stardom, Catching TDs from Dan Marino, Not Racing Willie Gault
Nimble, agile and lightning fast, Arkansas State star wide receiver Fred Barnett pieced together a nearly decade long NFL career. Amassing well over 300 catches for over 5,000 yards and 30 plus touchdowns, Barnett was the deep threat and the go-to guy in the upgraded high flying Eagles offense of the early to mid nineties. After spending two season in South Beach with all … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Fred Barnett Talks High School Basketball Stardom, Catching TDs from Dan Marino, Not Racing Willie Gault
Card Back Q&A: Matt Walbeck Talks Brady Bunch, Michael Jordan Stealing Bases, Being Born to Play Baseball
Matt Walbeck spent over a decade behind the plate in the majors for the Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Anaheim Angels and Philadelphia Phillies. He transitioned his clear leadership skill set to become a successful coach and manager in a number of big league organizations including the Atlanta Braves, Texas Rangers and Pittsburgh Pirates. These days, the … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Matt Walbeck Talks Brady Bunch, Michael Jordan Stealing Bases, Being Born to Play Baseball
Card Back Q&A: Mervyn Fernandez Talks Swervin’, Hall of Fame CFL Career, Transition to the NFL
Mervyn Fernandez built a Hall of Fame career north of the border in the Canadian Football League prior to taking his skill set to the Los Angeles Raiders who had drafted him in 1983. Once he made the transition back to the United States and to the NFL, he quickly became the Raiders' most productive wide receiver. After six seasons in the silver and black, Swervin' Mervyn … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Mervyn Fernandez Talks Swervin’, Hall of Fame CFL Career, Transition to the NFL
Card Back Q&A: Chris Mullin Talks Being Most Comfortable on Court, Earning Respect of Opponents, Gym Rat Compliment
Brooklyn born Chris Mullin was a high school basketball phenomenon and a playground legend all around the iconic courts of New York City. He stayed close to home for college, accepting a scholarship offer from Saint John's University, where he led the school back to national prominence. The silky smooth lefty was the only player in history to be named Big East Player of the … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Chris Mullin Talks Being Most Comfortable on Court, Earning Respect of Opponents, Gym Rat Compliment
Card Back Q&A: Dwight Gooden Talks Pitching Perfect Game, Rewriting Record Books, Playing Nintendo All Day
Dwight Gooden spent 16 years in the major leagues, exploding onto the scene as a teenage phenom with the New York Mets, pitching a no-hitter for the New York Yankees and also saw time with the Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He won 194 games--more than half of which came before his 25th birthday. Nicknamed "Dr. K," he struck out 2,300 batters … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: Dwight Gooden Talks Pitching Perfect Game, Rewriting Record Books, Playing Nintendo All Day
Card Back Q&A: LeRoy Irvin Talks Two Pick Pro Bowl, Cat-Like Skills, Marino Calling Him a “Peeker”
LeRoy Irvin spent a decade in the NFL and was widely considered one of the best cornerbacks of the era. The versatile playmaker's talent wasn't exclusive to the defensive side of the ball as the Los Angeles Ram also spent time returning punts and still holds the single game record for punt return yards in a game with a staggering 207 yards. In the latest in our Card Back … [Read more...] about Card Back Q&A: LeRoy Irvin Talks Two Pick Pro Bowl, Cat-Like Skills, Marino Calling Him a “Peeker”