Free shipping for many products! . Ojinnaka had previously been suspended by the league for violating the league's dome Personal Conduct Policy. roommate of Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh. "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." He retired from football soon after, setting him on the course to becoming a pro wrestler. 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. ", committed to Penn State University as an offensive lineman, told Devon Hannibal Nicholson of "THE HANNIBAL TV. 184 sold. 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. 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. C $1.50 + C $15.00 shipping UD CANVAS ROOKIE OWEN POWER. Seller 99.7% positive. 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." Wood revealed on "Dark Side of the Ring" thathe thought wrestling would be a good alternative medium for Pillman to channel his physicality. Like many during this era, McDaniel bounced between the NFL and AFL before retiring in 1968 to devote himself to wrestling full-time. ", Wrestlers With A Background In Pro Football, Black College Football Hall of Fame/YouTube, starred as an NCAA Division II All-American at Ferris State University, earn a starting job with the New England Patriots in 1996, According to Dave Meltzer's obituary for Brody, became impoverished after his mother lost her job in Indianapolis, play at the next level for Purdue University and the University of Nevada, Reno, attended Northwest Missouri State University, resurfaced as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, during an appearance on the "Pat McAfee Show,", earned a scholarship with the University of Georgia, signing on to play in college at the University of Miami on a full athletic scholarship. Brown proved to be worth his salt on the gridiron. The combination of explosivity and toughness in football players lends itself well to the goings-on inside a wrestling ring. According to ArenaFan.com, O'Neil had his best season with the Gladiators in 2004, when he registered 22 total tackles (16 assisted) while racking up four sacks, two forced fumbles, and one fumble recovery. His versatility translated to the football field where he starred at both offensive guard and linebacker even into his pro career. He retired from the league in 1994 and made his first wrestling-related appearance in 1995 for the WWF in the main event of WrestleMania XI. However, Brown's NFL career, while also short, might have been even more impressive. Hello, and welcome to Protocol Entertainment, your guide to the business of the gaming and media industries. Brody has a little known football career, but his off-the-field antics ultimately pushed him into the objectively crazier world of wrestling. 2018 UD GOODWIN CHAMPIONS YU LIU #46. 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. While many football players got involved with pro wrestling in retirement, the legendary Wahoo McDaniel juggled both careers during his football prime. SPONSORED. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Tim Hortons Hockey Cards 2022-23 UD Red Variant Die Cut DC1-DC42 U-Pick at the best online prices at eBay! Simmons continued his professional career with the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders, then moved to the USFL to play for the Tampa Bay Bandits. Get breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Description. McDaniel then ended up with the Houston Oilers, a team that went on to win the inaugural league championship. 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. He attended Syracuse University while becoming part of one of the greatest offensive lines in the history of the Orange. 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. 252/270 Cards! Football. 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. O'Neil played under famed Head Coach Steve Spurrier between 1996 and 2000. The Calgary Stampeders signed Johnson out of college with the intention of changing his position to linebacker. NM, Ball EX/MT), 1968 Topps #177 Nolan Ryan Rookie (SGC 4 VG EX), Hall of Fame autographed baseball with (23) signatures (EX/MT), 2006-07 Bowman Sterling Basketball complete set (100 cards) with relic and autographed (Avg. Reigns finished his college career on a high note. 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. Brown starred as an NCAA Division II All-American at Ferris State University in his native Michigan, where he entered the record books in several statistical categories. 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. Seller 100% positive. Former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ron Simmons might not have the pro football accolades his predecessors Ernie Ladd and Wahoo McDaniel had, but he had as solid of a college career as any wrestler on this list. Luger spent the 1984-85 season with the Memphis Showboats where he first became acquainted with wrestling. "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. EX-EX/MT), Lot of (35) 1986 Boston Red Sox World Series press pins (EX-NM, See description), Very nice lot of New York Giants related photography c.1920s-40s (60 pieces) (GD-EX), 2003 New York Yankees team signed World Series logo baseball - A.L. 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. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. However, he also played football for the Tigers and became just as prominent an athlete on the gridiron, if not moreso. 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. Not all roads from pro football to pro wrestling are created equal, but Pat McAfee's journey to pro wrestling is unique. C $149.42 2001 Legends Tiger Woods Gold Bordered Grand Slam Rookie Set with 18 Cards! Late 1920s Babe Ruth single signed baseball (full PSA/DNA LOA) (Sig. 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. Frank Goodish, better known to wrestling fans as Bruiser Brody, had a knack for getting himself into trouble. Pre-owned. 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. Free shipping for many products! (200) autographs - (20+) different Hall of Famers with Mantle and (3) DiMaggio (EX-NM), "The Game And The Glory" hardcover book with approx. He went on to be taken in the 1995 expansion draft by the Carolina Panthers. All on FoxSports.com. 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. Top Rated seller. Alongside teammates Ron Nery, Bill Hudson, and Earl Faison, Ladd made up the original "Fearsome Foursome." 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 West Texas State, which is today known as West Texas A&M University, is a football program with a long lasting link with the wrestling business. 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. 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. The Bruiser became a fixture in the Packers' lineup, earning the nickname he would use in pro wrestling while appearing in all 48 regular season games between 1951 and 1954. 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. (2) Mantle, Paige, (3) DiMaggio, and (2) Williams (EX-NM), 1961-62 Fleer #8 Wilt Chamberlain Rookie (SGC 4 VG EX), Yankee Stadium seat c.1920s - very nice example with original paint and number "4" on upper slat (EX), 1957 Topps #95 Mickey Mantle (PSA EX-MT 6), 1939 Play Ball #26 Joe DiMaggio (SGC 1 PR), 1950 Bowman #98 Ted Williams (SGC 5.5 EX+), 1953 Topps #1 Jackie Robinson (SGC 1.5 FR), 1928 Philadelphia Athletics partial team signed baseball with Ty Cobb (full JSA LOA) (GD), 1974 Jim Palmer "Cy Young Oldtimers Baseball Assoc." 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. He was named to the UPI All-Big Eight first team as a senior. Corbin landed with the Colts and roomed with McAfee, the team's punter, until the team made him a training camp cut ahead of his would-be rookie season. NY Rangers at the best online prices at eBay! Top Rated seller. Corbin, who trained and competed in Golden Gloves boxing on the side while in college, opted for pro wrestling. His son, T.J. Bullard, recently committed to the University of Central Florida to play football. New. 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. McDaniel's time in football dates back to his days as a teenager. 2021 Topps 35th Anniversary Vladimir Guerrero Jr. # 86b-35 Toronto Blue Jays. 1971-72 Topps Hockey Complete Set Excellent 1-132 Dryden RC, Orr, Howe, Hull. 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. C $2.64 + C $2.65 shipping. C $475.48 + C $16.98 shipping. Here are 18 wrestlers with a background in pro football. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010. C $8.15. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2022-23 Upper Deck Tim Hortons Master Set Minus Flow Of Time. O'Neil used football as an escape from a tough childhood, and he became a key piece for the Suwannee Bulldogs high school football team. 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. Two days after being cut by the Stampeders, Johnson found himself dejected and depressed back at his parents' house in Miami with all of seven dollars to his name. 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. (140) autographs - at least (50) different Hall of Famers incl. Seller 100% positive. The USFL's New Jersey General picked Williams in the 1983 Territorial Draft and converted him to defensive tackle. 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Pre-owned. "Mongo" was cut by the New England Patriots, the team that drafted him, in 1980, but signed with the Chicago Bears in 1981, clicking with Head Coach Mike Ditka. Top Rated seller. Moose started all 11 games his senior year and received an invite to play in the Las Vegas All-American Classic, an all-star game played for pro scouting purposes. C $3.52. C $4.99 + C $15.00 shipping. 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. NM, Card VG), 1955 Topps #123 Sandy Koufax Rookie (PSA EX-MT 6 OC), 1955 Topps #47 Hank Aaron (PSA EX-MT 6 MC), 2008 Philadelphia Phillies team signed baseball - World Series Champions (EX-NM), Bart Giamatti single signed baseball with very strong signature (Sig. Mantle, Williams, DiMaggio, and Campanella (full JSA LOA) (VG-NM, see description), 1908 Newark Indians team composite photograph with George Stallings and Josh Devore (VG-EX), Muhammad Ali autographed limited edition 16"x20" photograph ("5/100") (EX/MT), Large and ornate 1962-63 Venezuelan League Championship baseball trophy presented to Less Moss with related photograph (See description), Complete run of 1974-2007 NCAA Final Four press pins (34) (EX/MT-NM), 2008 Philadelphia Phillies team signed bat - World Series Champions (full JSA LOA) (EX-NM), Ted Lyons single signed baseball (full JSA LOA) (EX/MT), Travis Jackson single signed baseball (full JSA LOA) (EX/MT), Red Ruffing single signed baseball (full JSA LOA) (EX/MT), Tony Conigliaro "Boston Red Sox 1980" single signed baseball (full JSA LOA) (EX-EX/MT), Roy Halladay autographed 16"x20" photo showing NLDS No-Hitter with full ticket (JSA LOA) (EX-NM), Philadelphia Phillies collection of (600+) autographs of former players, coaches, and executives (EX-NM). Many fans may know about Roman Reigns' college football roots. Kevin Greene, a contemporary of McMichael's would also wrestle for WCW, but "Mongo" went on to be the more tenured wrestler of the two. Ladd would log stints in Houston and Kansas City between 1966 and 1968 before ultimately making the move to wrestling. As a result, he stood out as one of the biggest and strongest players of his time. Exton, PA 19341 | 610.524.0822, Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of Major League Baseball Properties, Inc. Visit the official website at MLB.com. Phone: 602.496.1460 2022 Topps Now Baseball checklist, print runs, set details, autographs, relics. 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. 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 However, the Falcons traded Moose to the New England Patriots for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2011 draft. 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Champions (EX/MT-NM), Remarkably complete 2019 Washington Nationals team signed baseball - World Series Champions (39 Signatures) (EX/MT-NM), 500 Home Run Club autographed limited edition lithograph (779/1000) (NM), 1948 Joe Louis "You Can Run - But You Can't Hide!" "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. played alongside future WCW co-worker Lex Luger, became a full-fledged starter by his senior season, discovered Williams during his days at Oklahoma. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for (1) 1979-80 Topps Hockey Wax Pack Possible Wayne Gretzky Rookie NHL NICE! JYD starred collegiately as an offensive lineman at Fayetteville State University, an HBCU. Countless stories have been told of McDaniel's time at Oklahoma, but the experience netted him the chance to play professionally. 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. Mantenha-se ao corrente das ltimas notcias da poltica europeia, da economia e do desporto na euronews $0.99 to $1.99. Like his contemporary Ernie Ladd, McDaniel landed with the Chargers, albeit the year before the team relocated to San Diego. Free shipping for many products! However, Johnson had his ups and downs at "The U," largely due to a lack of opportunity. His journey began at Pensacola Catholic, where he was named Defensive Player of the Year by the Pensacola News Journal. Free Topps Football Card price guide with PSA, BGS & ungraded prices. Professional football and professional wrestling are two athletic careers that have been linked for decades. 'Maybe I would be good at that.'". $0.75 shipping. 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. 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. Brown's Patriots tenure started strong, but a significant ankle injury put him out of commission. Every SP Authentic Future Watch Auto/ Set ever made minus 4 cards (2001-2020) Free shipping. Free shipping for many products! Simmons trained for a year under Matsuda and made his debut for Jim Crockett Promotions. 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. 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. However, he failed to catch on at the next level, with recurring knee injuries ultimately doing him in. 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. Phoenix, AZ 85004 "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. After Robinsons debut, Vashon hastily formed a baseball team. Aaron and Mays (JSA) (NM), 1993 Rod Carew California Angels professional model Coaches' jersey (EX), Spalding baseball bat store display rack - a spot on replica based on the vintage original (EX-NM), 1968 Joe L. Brown autographed letter sent to Roberto Clemente ( Clemente Family provenance) (EX-MT), 500 Home Run Hitters autographed baseball - (7) signatures incl. $8.65. JYD was no slouch, receiving All-NAIA team for his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons. Market. Free shipping for many products! He was inducted in the Seminoles Hall of Fame Class of 1986. set the program's "tackle for loss" record. As notcias de ltima hora disponveis em acesso livre em video on demande. "In my rehab, I intended on going back to football, and unfortunately, with my lack of success at what I did in the NFL I wasn't a huge asset, so it wasn't like I had a lot of teams knocking down my door." He even appeared in a handful "Madden" installments, the top football video game franchise on the market. Sandy Koufax (NM), Ted Williams autographed "Famous Player Series" baseball bat (EX/MT-NM), "Boys of Summer - Men of Fall" print autographed by (16) incl. 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After a standout high school career, Goldberg earned a scholarship with the University of Georgia, one of the premier programs in the country, where he played defensive tackle. He also earned All-ACC first-team honors with 40 tackles, two recovered fumbles and 4.5 sacks, helping Georgia Tech to a 9-5 record as well as an appearance in the ACC Championship game. Hes already in the 20/20 club and has proven that power and speed arent his only assets. Free shipping for many products! U.S. sports platform Fanatics has raised $700 million in a new financing round led by private equity firm Clearlake Capital, valuing Fanatics at $31 billion. 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. He also closed his collegiate career as an Academic All-American and an AP All-American. Several achieved successful careers on the gridiron before ever stepping foot in a wrestling ring. 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. 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. C $41.00 + C $3.50 shipping. 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. 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. A teammate of Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, McAfee kicked for the Colts for eight years before walking away from the sport after falling out with General Manager Ryan Grigson. 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. I was running 4.5's for these guys and jumping 40-inch verticals, and unbeknownst to me I was generating numbers that - had I been invited to the NFL combine - they would have put me among the top three linebackers in the country." EX-EX/MT), Lot of (25) 1992 Baseball All-Star Game full tickets (Avg. C $27.10. 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. As a member of the Falcons, Goldberg played alongside NFL greats such as Jesse Tuggle, Deion Sanders, and Jamal Anderson. 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. 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", receiving All-NAIA team for his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons, getting his start with Memphis promoter Jerry Jarrett, won the 2002-03 NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick competition, turned it into $1,400 by way of an illegal poker game, falling out with General Manager Ryan Grigson, have been told of McDaniel's time at Oklahoma, nickname "Mongo" comes from the 1974 Mel Brooks movie, "Blazing Saddles,", inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010, recognized by the Chicago Sun-Times as one of the greatest Bears of all time, made All-Prince George County as an offensive lineman, appeared in a handful "Madden" installments, had previously been suspended by the league, recognized him as a high school All-American, recently committed to the University of Central Florida. Elston was already a star athlete at Vashon, playing football, running track, and making all-state in basketball. The Bruiser also partook in amateur wrestling, but gained a particular affinity for football. Top Rated seller. Both football and wrestling catered to McDaniel's strengths as an athlete, but he once admitted to Sports Illustratedthat wrestling presented the greater challenge. 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. Free shipping. 555 N. Central Ave. #416 While he lamented his football career coming to a premature close, pro wrestling helped breathe new life into Goldberg's athletic career. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Simmons would have likely gone higher, but at 6'1, 235 pounds he was considerably undersized compared to most NFL defensive tackles. McMichael's move to the NFL did not come as easy. Top Rated seller. Pre-owned. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1981/82 OPC ROOKIE #111 - Paul Coffey - Oilers RC at the best online prices at eBay! On the gridiron, Williams played both guard positions for the Sooners and became a full-fledged starter by his senior season. While in Tampa, Simmons played alongside future WCW co-worker Lex Luger. background-image:unset; 100 sold. 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. Brian Pillman needed to overcome several obstacles to become the star he became in pro wrestling, but his career in football prepared him for every challenge that would come his way. at the best online prices at eBay! C $475.46 + C $20.38 shipping. 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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. McMichael's Bears would ironically defeat the Patriots in Super Bowl XX, and he would go on to play with the Bears for another eight years. The Green Bay Packers drafted the future Dick the Bruiser 186th overall in the 16th round of the 1951 professional football draft. While at Northwest Missouri State, Corbin became an all-MIAA honorable mention in 2007 and first-team all-MIAA player in 2008, setting him on a course towards the NFL. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2019-20 UPPER DECK YOUNG GUNS IGOR SHESTERKIN #528 ROOKIE RC at the best online prices at eBay! The media mogul and part-time pro wrestler journey to the NFL began when he won the 2002-03 NFL Punt, Pass, and Kick competition. named Defensive Player of the Year by the Pensacola News Journal. 1968 Topps Football 2-218 VG-EX Pick From List All PICTURED. 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. Free shipping for many products! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Lot Of 14 2021-22 Upper Deck Extended Spx Gold Silver Numberd Rookie Card Lot at the best online prices at eBay! He rose up the ranks and finished his high school career as one of the top defensive tackles in the country, signing on to play in college at the University of Miami on a full athletic scholarship. Top Rated seller. 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He lettered in six sports in high school but stood out in football, earning 75 football scholarships his senior year. 2022 Bowman Base/Paper Baseball Card Complete Finish Fill Your List Set U-Pick. "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. The 2022 AL Rookie of the Year has done it all in his debut. The Cleveland Browns drafted Simmons in the sixth round of the 1981 NFL Draft. William Afflis' metamorphosis into the feared Dick the Bruiser makes for a beautiful pro wrestling origin story. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 1971-72 O-PEE-CHEE BOBBY ORR #100 OPC Mint Condition at the best online prices at eBay! University of Missouri Press. Free shipping. As a result, he never played a down for the fledgling Panthers. However, Goldberg's NFL career came to an end when he "tore his lower abdomen off his pelvis." 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. Football Tim Brown Sports Trading Card Singles; Additional site navigation. 2022-23 Tim Hortons INMOTION PHENOMS _ FLOW OF THE TIME You Pick. Florida State University Head Coach Bobby Bowden pursued the Georgia native out of high school, and his recruitment paid immediate dividends to the program. Free shipping. . Williams did it all for the Sooners, competing in wrestling as well as track & field and football. But Topps' flagship baseball card offering is about far more than big-name rookie cards. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for 2019/20 Upper Deck Young Guns #228 Adam Fox RC - PSA 9 Mint! The physical attributes it takes to play football has often made for a smooth transition into pro wrestling. Free shipping for many products! 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. 11 bids 173 Topps 1972 Football Card Lot All Different STARS ROOKIES HOF Starter Set. Luger played in Montreal for three years and helped the Alouettes to the 67th Grey Cup in a losing effort to the Edmonton Eskimos. He attended DeMatha Catholic High School, a football power in his native Maryland and made All-Prince George County as an offensive lineman. "Every week I would have to be at my best. C $4.50 + C $1.20 shipping. 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. Bobby Duncum also starred for the Buffaloes during these years as an All-American linebacker. 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Prior to his meteoric rise as in World Championship Wrestling in the late '90s, Bill Goldberg made a name for himself as a defensive lineman who played for a small handful of NFL teams. 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. The Bruiser fell in love with professional football at an early age but when his family became impoverished after his mother lost her job in Indianapolis, he took up residence at the local YMCA in nearby Lafayette so he could join the athletic programs at Lafayette Jefferson High School. 1975-76 Topps #100 Bobby Orr Boston Bruins HOF NHL Slab New CSG Grade 5.5 EX+. He chose to play for the Texas Longhorns and became one of the top Division I defensive linemen in the country. 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. Free shipping for many products! He played for the Browns for two seasons under defensive coordinator Marty Schottenheimer, then left the NFL for alternative football leagues. Seller 100% positive. "It's something I could thrive in and become that star and be a difference maker in this world.". C $475.48. Report this item opens in a new window or tab. However, "Mongo" and his wife, Debra, signed WCW contracts later that summer. However, the allure of pro wrestling became too much for Williams, leaving football for good at the conclusion of the 1983 USFL season. 1963 Topps Baseball near complete set (575 of 576 cards) (Avg. As a result, Johnson's collegiate numbers were limited, resigning him to a likely career in the CFL as opposed to the NFL. "In between playing football and wrestling I power lifted, actually I never intended on wrestling," Goldberg told IGN. He was a terrific athlete, competing in baseball and track & field as he looked up to multi-sport athlete and fellow Oklahoman and Native American Jim Thorpe. "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. "He was 330 when he first signed with Watts while still a student at OU, with the quickness, flexibility and reflexes of this powerhouse. C $4.50 2022-23 Debut Dates - Upper Deck Hockey Series 1 **U-Pick List** C $0.99 + C $9.50 shipping. Get MLB news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! He came into his own as a football player at Miami University (Ohio) where as a 5'10 defensive tackle floating around 200 pounds set the program's "tackle for loss" record. When his voice did return, it came back more gravelly than before, a distinguishing characteristic of his wrestling persona. "Rougher still was what wrestlers had to put up with outside the ring.". Seller 100% positive. 1967 Boston Red Sox, .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ $0.99. GD/VG, Ball VG-EX), 1956 Topps #30 Jackie Robinson (White back) (PSA NM 7), 1956 Topps #31 Hank Aaron (White back) (PSA NM 7), 1952 Bowman #101 Mickey Mantle (PSA VG-EX 4), 1963 Topps #537 Pete Rose Rookie (SGC 5 EX), 1963 Topps Baseball near complete set (575 of 576 cards) (Avg. He ultimately chose to sign with the San Diego Chargers of the AFL. The nickname "Mongo" comes from the 1974 Mel Brooks movie, "Blazing Saddles," and McMichael became quickly recognizable on the football field for his high motor. As a result, Luger would have to embark on an unorthodox path to the NFL. However, Albert Pujols, the other future Hall of Famer who made his MLB debut in 2001, does not have a rookie card in the seta glaring omission to be sure. Former TNA standout Monty Brown may not have been on professional wrestling television for more than five years, but "The Alpha Male" certainly made the most of his time and eventually earned a WWE contract in 2006. The offensive guard earned a starting job ahead of his junior year in 2007 and proceeded to help his team in a major way. Over time, the outspoken Ladd would frequently clash with the Chargers' front office, threatening a full-time move to professional wrestling, an offseason hobby of his. After building a name for himself in sports media, McAfee, a lifelong wrestling fan, linked up with WWE at WrestleMania 35when he appeared on the kickoff show. Search for Topps Football Cards and browse cards by set, value, and popularity. Hunt Auctions, LLC Brown then completed the improbable when he made the jump from Division II to the NFL, but the transition had its obstacles, even for a player as decorated as Brown. 1970/71 O-PEE-CHEE NHL HOCKEY CARD #3 BOBBY ORR KSA 5 EX SHARP BOSTON BRUINS OPC. Free shipping. Before he became The Rock, or even Flex Kavana, Johnson took up football at Freedom High School in the Lehigh Valley as a means of keeping himself out of trouble. "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. "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. McAfee went on to convert on seven consecutive field goals and soon found himself kicking for West Virginia University. Free shipping for many products! 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. background-color:#ba3434; 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. "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. 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. From there, Head Coach Chan Gailey recruited Reigns to play for the Yellow Jackets along with classmate Calvin Johnson, who went on to have an outstanding career in his own right for the Detroit Lions. The moment of self-reflection became the inspiration behind the name of his production company, Seven Bucks Productions. 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! 2021 Topps 35th Anniversary Vladimir Guerrero Jr. # 86b-35 Toronto Blue Jays. He started seven games at left tackle during his second season in the league. 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. The PSA CardFacts® online library is full of useful information on numerous trading card sets from across the hobby. Corbin attended Northwest Missouri State University, an NCAA Division II college starting in 2004. 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. Additionally, football players come in many different shapes and sizes, as have some of the world's greatest wrestlers. Pre-owned. He also met Tampa native Hiro Matsuda, a famed Japanese wrestler and trainer who trained Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall as well as Luger. Pre-owned. Check Prices eBay. 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. 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