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Publications such as USA Today and Parade Magazinerecognized him as a high school All-American, paving the way for the Floridian to play college football for one of the state's most notable programs, the University of Florida. 2022-23 Series 1 Debut Dates #DD-13 Trevor Zegras - Anaheim Ducks. The PSA CardFacts® online library is full of useful information on numerous trading card sets from across the hobby. Corbin resurfaced as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, spending time on their practice squad until his 2011 release. "We kind of knew he had a little background [in wrestling] with his family but Idon't think anybody knew he would take off and go from playing football to wrestling and be the star that he is." McMichael finished his career as a two-time pro bowler and is recognized by the Chicago Sun-Times as one of the greatest Bears of all time. Hunt Auctions, LLC Top Rated seller. However, the Bruiser's run with the Packers came before their heyday under Lombardi, as the team never finished higher than fourth during his tenure. Top Rated seller. William Afflis' metamorphosis into the feared Dick the Bruiser makes for a beautiful pro wrestling origin story. O'Neil played under famed Head Coach Steve Spurrier between 1996 and 2000. Pillman went undrafted in the 1984 NFL Draft but caught on as a member of his hometown Cincinnati Bengals. With his football career on life support, Reigns retired from the sport following the 2008 season and began to tap into his pro wrestling roots. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Buffalo Bills in 1993, the tail end of the team's historic run in the early '90s. Mantenha-se ao corrente das ltimas notcias da poltica europeia, da economia e do desporto na euronews One year later, Reigns caught on with the Edmonton Eskimos, recording just nine tackles in 18 games in his lone season north of the border. As a result, Luger would have to embark on an unorthodox path to the NFL. made up the original "Fearsome Foursome. The Seminoles ranked as a top-20 program three times during Simmons' time with the team, and his junior year was so prolific he finished ninth in Heisman Trophy voting, an award typically reserved for offensive skill positions. Pre-owned. 2022 Bowman Base/Paper Baseball Card Complete Finish Fill Your List Set U-Pick. However, "Mongo" and his wife, Debra, signed WCW contracts later that summer. While many of the NFL's future punters end up without a team on Draft Day, this was not the case for McAfee, who landed with the Colts in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. The combination of explosivity and toughness in football players lends itself well to the goings-on inside a wrestling ring. Many fans may know about Roman Reigns' college football roots. "It's something I could thrive in and become that star and be a difference maker in this world.". 1967 Boston Red Sox, .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ "I was always in awe of Doc as I had never seen a man of his size," longtime friend Jim Ross wrote on his blog. Williams did it all for the Sooners, competing in wrestling as well as track & field and football. EX/MT-NM or better), Ted Williams autographed Louisville Slugger baseball bat (NM), Tom Brady (and others) autographed March 16, 2001 Celebrity Basketball tournament program - nearly (6) months before his NFL debut (full JSA LOA) (EX-NM), 2013-14 SP Authentic #312 Nathan MacKinnon Future Watch auto (195/999) (PSA Mint 9), Lot of (6) 1969 New York Mets reunion team signed baseballs (EX/MT-NM), "Your Friends And Mine" book with (18) mixed subject autographs incl. He has since gone to appear as a color commentator on Smackdown alongside Michael Cole and has wrestled a handful of matches in NXTand on the main roster. Pre-owned. Corbin attended Northwest Missouri State University, an NCAA Division II college starting in 2004. He suited up for the Bills at Super Bowl XXVIII and went on to earn a starting job with the New England Patriots in 1996. 2021 Topps 35th Anniversary Vladimir Guerrero Jr. # 86b-35 Toronto Blue Jays. 'Maybe I would be good at that.'". He retired from football soon after, setting him on the course to becoming a pro wrestler. Get MLB news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! In the case of former Chicago Bears defensive lineman Steve "Mongo" McMichael, his rise to stardom on the football field allowed him to transition naturally to a brief second career inside the squared circle. Pillman then overcame academic difficulties to become a Division I Second-Team All-American as a junior and a Division I All-American as a senior. $0.99. The Minnesota Vikings signed Reigns out of college in 2007, but his first leukemia diagnosis(which was withheld from the public)put his football career on ice. According to Dave Meltzer's obituary for Brody, the former Frank Goodish started his career as a defensive end at Iowa State University in 1964 but transferred to West Texas State after getting removed from the Cyclones roster for "bad behavior." However, the Stampeders cut Johnson two months into the 1995 season, putting his football career on ice. His journey began at Pensacola Catholic, where he was named Defensive Player of the Year by the Pensacola News Journal. He attended DeMatha Catholic High School, a football power in his native Maryland and made All-Prince George County as an offensive lineman. said in a video on his Instagram account. His teammates made him a captain his senior year and he starred for the Yellow Jackets' defense en route to being named to the first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference in 2006. Jason Voorhees (/ v r h i z /) is a character from the Friday the 13th series.He first appeared in Friday the 13th (1980) as the young son of camp-cook-turned-killer Mrs. Voorhees, in which he was portrayed by Ari Lehman.Created by Victor Miller, with contributions by Ron Kurz, Sean S. Cunningham and Tom Savini, Jason was not originally intended to carry the series as the main Free shipping. Alongside teammates Ron Nery, Bill Hudson, and Earl Faison, Ladd made up the original "Fearsome Foursome." Johnson played alongside Hall of Fame caliber players such as Ray Lewis and Warren Sapp, with the latter blocking him for playing time at defensive tackle. Quinn Ojinnaka, better known to wrestling fans as former Impact World Champion Moose, made every effort to become a successful pro football player before turning to an in-ring career. 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While in Tampa, Simmons played alongside future WCW co-worker Lex Luger. $0.75 shipping. His versatility translated to the football field where he starred at both offensive guard and linebacker even into his pro career. The Bruiser linked up with trainer Verne Gagne immediately after his football career came to a close, completing the lifelong transition from William Afflis to Dick the Bruiser. JYD starred collegiately as an offensive lineman at Fayetteville State University, an HBCU. Goldberg spoke glowingly of his time in the sport during an appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show," mentioning he always hoped to follow his two older brothers who played college football. However, McAfee successfully cultivated a sports broadcasting career that has seen him receive paychecks from the likes of ESPN, Fox Sports and Barstool Sports just to name a few companies. The Cleveland Browns drafted Simmons in the sixth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. "Sinc As a member of the Falcons, Goldberg played alongside NFL greats such as Jesse Tuggle, Deion Sanders, and Jamal Anderson. He played for the Browns for two seasons under defensive coordinator Marty Schottenheimer, then left the NFL for alternative football leagues. He went on to be taken in the 1995 expansion draft by the Carolina Panthers. Pre-owned. JYD tried his hand at the NFL, and wound up with the Houston Oilers organization. His son, T.J. Bullard, recently committed to the University of Central Florida to play football. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 2022-23 Upper Deck MVP Hockey EXCLUSIVE 255 Card Complete FACTORY SET Bonus Pack. 1968 Topps Football 2-218 VG-EX Pick From List All PICTURED. The Atlanta Falcons drafted Moose in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft, and he appeared in 11 games as a rookie after being forced into action due to injuries on the active depth chart. 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Following an abbreviated stint with the Green Bay Packers that saw him participate in nary a workout, JYD would again find himself on the outside looking in of the roster bubble. trophy in honor of his 1973 season (EX-EX/MT), c.1968 Frank Robinson professional model baseball bat with teammate Paul Blair's number on knob (EX), Cal Ripken Jr autographed professional model baseball bat c.1983-85 (EX/MT), 1909-11 T206 Sweet Caporal Cy Young (Glove shows) (SGC 1 PR), 1979-80 Topps #18 Wayne Gretzky Rookie (well centered) (SGC 5 EX), 2011 Topps Update #US175 Mike Trout Rookie (SGC 9 Mint), 1980-81 Topps #6 Scoring Leaders - Magic Johnson and Larry Bird Rookie (SGC 5 EX), 1986-87 Fleer #82 Akeem Olajuwon Rookie (SGC 9 Mint), 1987-87 Fleer Stickers #8 Michael Jordan Rookie (SGC 7 NM), 1948 Bowman #36 Stan Musial Rookie (PSA Good+ 2.5), 1952 Bowman #218 Willie Mays - Exceptional eye appeal for the grade (PSA Good 2), 1954 Topps #132 Tom Lasorda Rookie (PSA EX-MT 6), 1909-11 T206 Piedmont Frank Chance (Portrait, red background) (PSA VG-EX 4), 1926 W512 #6 Babe Ruth hand cut strip card (SGC "Authentic"), 1926 W512 #3 Ty Cobb hand cut strip card ("Detroit A.L.") Free shipping for many products! McAfee went on to convert on seven consecutive field goals and soon found himself kicking for West Virginia University. Following the two-year stint in Vegas, O'Neil played sporadically for the Tampa Bay Storm and Utah Blaze before segueing into a pro wrestling career. He also closed his collegiate career as an Academic All-American and an AP All-American. When his voice did return, it came back more gravelly than before, a distinguishing characteristic of his wrestling persona. Several achieved successful careers on the gridiron before ever stepping foot in a wrestling ring. C $97.81. Though Ladd would have prototypical size and physicality for lineman of today's day and age, he played in an era where players were much smaller. "We had [wrestling] on in the locker room and the guys would go, 'you'd be great at that,' which appealed to my ego back then. 11 bids 173 Topps 1972 Football Card Lot All Different STARS ROOKIES HOF Starter Set. Free shipping for many products! New. He even appeared in a handful "Madden" installments, the top football video game franchise on the market. Former University of Oklahoma wrestling coach Jack Spates called Williams (per the AP) "one of the greatest athletes that the University of Oklahoma has ever produced." "In between playing football and wrestling I power lifted, actually I never intended on wrestling," Goldberg told IGN. This Friday, were taking a look at Microsoft and Sonys increasingly bitter feud over Call of Duty and whether U.K. regulators are leaning toward torpedoing the Activision Blizzard deal. Simmons made a name for himself as arguably the best young defensive lineman in the country, earning the Freshman Lineman of the Year honor from The Football News. He redshirted his freshman year to retain an extra year of eligibility, the same year the Gators defeated in-state rival Florida State University in the Sugar Bowl. 2018 UD GOODWIN CHAMPIONS YU LIU #46. With the NFL and CFL having deemed the future Bruiser Brody as too much of a behavioral problem, Brody transitioned to semi-pro football in Texas where he was "discovered" by Ivan Putski, who along with Fritz Von Erich helped him break into the wrestling business. As a senior, he would be named to the All-CIAA football team and chosen to the All-Star football team as an offensive lineman. 2022-23 Tim Hortons INMOTION PHENOMS _ FLOW OF THE TIME You Pick. C $475.48. Titus O'Neil, real name Thaddeus Bullard, parlayed a solid Division I college football career into a four-year run in the arena league before becoming a "Prime Time Player" elsewhere. Like many during this era, McDaniel bounced between the NFL and AFL before retiring in 1968 to devote himself to wrestling full-time. background-color:#ba3434; 45% off 25+ Report this item opens in a new window or tab. He signed with WWE in 2012 in the same recruitment class as former Cardinals teammate Dean Muhtadi, who later became Mojo Rawley in NXT. Sylvester Ritter, who would go on to be known as the Junkyard Dog in Mid-South Wrestling and the WWF, had an oft-forgotten pro football career prior to his run on the territories. He also met Tampa native Hiro Matsuda, a famed Japanese wrestler and trainer who trained Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall as well as Luger. 1985/86 OPC Toronto Maple Leafs Full Team Set Salming Iafrate RC ** High Grade. Luger met a scout with the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL through a mutual friend and at 19-years-old inked a deal to play professionally in Canada. Brody has a little known football career, but his off-the-field antics ultimately pushed him into the objectively crazier world of wrestling. Pre-owned. As a result, he never played a down for the fledgling Panthers. "I always had that in the back of my mind and fully in my heart that I knew if football didn't work out, wrestling would be something that I know I could enjoy," Reigns told Carlos Pineda of SouthernPigskin.com. A former Division I football talent under his real name, Larry Pfoehl, Luger committed to Penn State University as an offensive lineman before transferring to the University of Miami. C $44.90. C $149.42 2001 Legends Tiger Woods Gold Bordered Grand Slam Rookie Set with 18 Cards! Brody played on the same Buffaloes team that featured Terry Funk and Dusty Rhodes as offensive linemen and longtime NFL standout Mercury Morris at running back. (140) autographs - at least (50) different Hall of Famers incl. 2021 Topps 35th Anniversary Vladimir Guerrero Jr. # 86b-35 Toronto Blue Jays. 184 sold. Top Rated seller. EX-EX/MT), Lot of (25) 1992 Baseball All-Star Game full tickets (Avg. Former players such as DeAngelo Williams and Adam "Pacman" Jones have shown just how seamlessly football players can pick up the craft, but many others have gone on to become household names in the industry. Though a bruised knee landed Watts on injured reserve for the first six games of his rookie year, he went on to start games for the Generals at nose tackle down the stretch. The Chargers rode their strong defensive line play to four AFL championship games during Ladd's time on the team, winning the title in 1963. He went on to spend the lion's share of his career in the United States Football League (USFL), a spring league that briefly attempted to compete with the NFL. Pillman would remain in Calgary to train pro wrestling under the legendary Stu Hart after being pushed in the direction of wrestling by former Bengals strength and conditioning coach Kim Wood. at the best online prices at eBay! set the program's "tackle for loss" record. He also got involved on the offensive end in 2005, catching three passes for 23 yards and a touchdown. 252/270 Cards! However, Johnson had his ups and downs at "The U," largely due to a lack of opportunity. As a member of the Hurricanes, Luger played alongside future Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Jim Kelly and future famed college coach Mark Richt. O'Neil spent the next four years at Florida as a role player at defensive end, playing in nearly every regular season game while starting in three of them. As a Bengal, Pillman won his team's Ed Block Courage Award, a teammate-voted award reserved for players who are role models of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage. While in the league, Ojinnaka trained in mixed martial arts under Fox Sports' Jay Glazer, though he would ultimately choose pro wrestling over MMA after stints with the Patriots, Rams, and Colts. Report this item opens in a new window or tab. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for UD Tim Hortons 2022-23 *** FLOW OF TIME *** (UPICK) FREE SHIPPING at the best online prices at eBay! C $27.10. However, Luger would not be long for Miami, as he snapped and trashed his hotel room in retaliation for Head Coach Lou Saban's decision to exclude him from the starting lineup. Pillman set the tone for the Bengals with his work ethic and intensity, then headed north of the border to spend a season with the Calgary Stampeders of the CFL. NY Rangers at the best online prices at eBay! "I didn't get an invitation to the NFL Combine, so every week different teams would come to my school and I had to be prepared to do whatever they wanted - run, jump, psychological exams, etc.," Browntold TNAWrestling.com back in 2004. Luger spent the 1984-85 season with the Memphis Showboats where he first became acquainted with wrestling. Simmons continued his professional career with the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders, then moved to the USFL to play for the Tampa Bay Bandits. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Team names/logos are trademarks of the teams indicated. Corbin went to the Division II National Championships four times as a member of the Bearcats with the team, falling each time like a modern day Buffalo Bills. Seller 99.7% positive. A favorite of longtime Oklahoma Sooners fan Jim Ross, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams is one of the greatest all-around athletes to arrive in pro wrestling after a career in football. New. As notcias de ltima hora disponveis em acesso livre em video on demande. Free shipping for many products! 2022 Topps Team Sets Series 1 & 2 (Pick your team) FREE Shipping + qty discount. Simmons would have likely gone higher, but at 6'1, 235 pounds he was considerably undersized compared to most NFL defensive tackles. Corbin, real name Tom Pestock, signed with the Colts after going undrafted in 2009, but a prolific Division II career preceded his NFL and WWE ambitions. . Later, he took out a $100 loan from a friend, turned it into $1,400 by way of an illegal poker game and traveled to Miami to enter a national competition for kicking prospects. 1963 Topps Baseball near complete set (575 of 576 cards) (Avg. On the gridiron, Williams played both guard positions for the Sooners and became a full-fledged starter by his senior season. Market. Many have made the decision to turn in their football cleats for wrestling boots, but few completed the shift as quickly as Lex Luger. Late 1920s Babe Ruth single signed baseball (full PSA/DNA LOA) (Sig. He was easily the best player in baseball, as well, and after graduating from Vashon, he played another summer with the Braves. Top Rated seller. 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Hello, and welcome to Protocol Entertainment, your guide to the business of the gaming and media industries. "Cowboy" Bill Watts discovered Williams during his days at Oklahoma and broke him into the wrestling business when his career with the Sooners came to an end. However, Brown's NFL career, while also short, might have been even more impressive. After Robinsons debut, Vashon hastily formed a baseball team. "He was 330 when he first signed with Watts while still a student at OU, with the quickness, flexibility and reflexes of this powerhouse. However, he played well enough up north to earn a shot in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, though he never suited up for the organization. "You gotta have faith that the one thing you wanted to happen oftentimes is the best thing that never happened," Johnson said in a video on his Instagram account. However, Goldberg's NFL career came to an end when he "tore his lower abdomen off his pelvis." 2022 Topps Team Sets Series 1, 2, & Update (Pick your team) FREE Shipping. McMichael's move to the NFL did not come as easy. 100 sold. Ladd would log stints in Houston and Kansas City between 1966 and 1968 before ultimately making the move to wrestling. Following a bumpy launch week that saw frequent server trouble and bloated player queues, Blizzard has announced that over 25 million Overwatch 2 players have logged on in its first 10 days. The moment of self-reflection became the inspiration behind the name of his production company, Seven Bucks Productions. Additionally, football players come in many different shapes and sizes, as have some of the world's greatest wrestlers. 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Brody went undrafted in 1968 but quickly signed on with the Washington Redskins' practice squad where he spent the next three seasons under legendary head coaches Otto Graham, Vince Lombardi, and George Allen. McDaniel's time in football dates back to his days as a teenager. After going undrafted in 2001, O'Neil spent three years out of football before joining the Arena Football League as a member of the Las Vegas Gladiators. EX) High Bid: Closed Tom Brady (and others) autographed March 16, 2001 Celebrity Basketball tournament program - nearly (6) months before his NFL debut (full JSA LOA) (EX-NM) High Bid: DNS Closed Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2019 Upper Deck Kirby Dach Young Guns Rookie RC #451 PSA 10 GEM MT at the best online prices at eBay! However, the allure of pro wrestling became too much for Williams, leaving football for good at the conclusion of the 1983 USFL season. 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Ladd bulked up to nearly 290 pounds and due to his imposing nature got drafted in both the NFL (Bears) and AFL (Chargers) drafts of 1961 during the pre-merger era when players could choose to sign in either league. However, Williams continued to play football even after making his Mid-South Wrestling debut in 1982. A roommate of Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh while at Miami, Pillman was also named Mid-American Conference (MAC) Defensive Player of the Year in 1983. Free shipping for many products! 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However, like his cousin Dwayne Johnson, Reigns aspired to play at the next level and even dabbled with the Canadian Football League as a last resort. The relationship between football and wrestling is as strong as ever in the modern era. played alongside future WCW co-worker Lex Luger, became a full-fledged starter by his senior season, discovered Williams during his days at Oklahoma. At the conclusion of his college career, the Los Angeles Rams selected Goldberg in the 11th round of the 1990 NFL Draft, back when the draft lasted for 12 rounds instead of seven. Reigns, real name Joe Anoa'i, spent four years at Georgia Tech and became a major part of the Yellow Jackets' defense from his sophomore year on. 2001 Legends Tiger Woods Gold Bordered Grand Slam Rookie Set with 18 Cards! Seller 100% positive. Pre-owned. named to the first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference in 2006. earning the Freshman Lineman of the Year honor from The Football News. 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Wood revealed on "Dark Side of the Ring" thathe thought wrestling would be a good alternative medium for Pillman to channel his physicality. NFL Properties LLC. ", committed to Penn State University as an offensive lineman, told Devon Hannibal Nicholson of "THE HANNIBAL TV. Free shipping. "People can believe what they want, but what I experienced in the ring was as tough or tougher than anything I encountered on a football field," McDaniel said. Rather than take a third crack at the league, JYD would turn to professional wrestling, training under Sonny King before getting his start with Memphis promoter Jerry Jarrett in 1977. Free shipping for many products! While many football players got involved with pro wrestling in retirement, the legendary Wahoo McDaniel juggled both careers during his football prime. He went on to play at the next level for Purdue University and the University of Nevada, Reno as a guard, tackle and defensive lineman. C $4.50 + C $1.20 shipping. 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Both football and wrestling catered to McDaniel's strengths as an athlete, but he once admitted to Sports Illustratedthat wrestling presented the greater challenge. Frank Goodish, better known to wrestling fans as Bruiser Brody, had a knack for getting himself into trouble. Countless stories have been told of McDaniel's time at Oklahoma, but the experience netted him the chance to play professionally. Football Tim Brown Sports Trading Card Singles; Additional site navigation. "The Total Package" played his last game as a member of the Jacksonville Bulls on June 23, 1985 and made his debut for Championship Wrestling from Florida two months later. Meltzer reported that Brody was cut for bad behavior once again before meeting a similar fate as a member of the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League. 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