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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. NFL Properties LLC. 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! He was easily the best player in baseball, as well, and after graduating from Vashon, he played another summer with the Braves. While he lamented his football career coming to a premature close, pro wrestling helped breathe new life into Goldberg's athletic career. "Sinc Goldberg would log a stint with the Sacramento Gold Miners of the CFL before returning to the NFL as a member of the Atlanta Falcons. The moment of self-reflection became the inspiration behind the name of his production company, Seven Bucks Productions. 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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. Free shipping for many products! 2021 Topps 35th Anniversary Vladimir Guerrero Jr. # 86b-35 Toronto Blue Jays. 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. 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. roommate of Baltimore Ravens Head Coach John Harbaugh. He ultimately chose to sign with the San Diego Chargers of the AFL. Phone: 602.496.1460 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. 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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. However, he also played football for the Tigers and became just as prominent an athlete on the gridiron, if not moreso. 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. 2001 Legends Tiger Woods Gold Bordered Grand Slam Rookie Set with 18 Cards! "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. 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. 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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. Free shipping for many products! Countless stories have been told of McDaniel's time at Oklahoma, but the experience netted him the chance to play professionally. Bobby Duncum also starred for the Buffaloes during these years as an All-American linebacker. He also closed his collegiate career as an Academic All-American and an AP All-American. The Green Bay Packers drafted the future Dick the Bruiser 186th overall in the 16th round of the 1951 professional football draft. 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. However, Goldberg's NFL career came to an end when he "tore his lower abdomen off his pelvis." 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! C $97.81. 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. However, Williams continued to play football even after making his Mid-South Wrestling debut in 1982. Simmons continued his professional career with the CFL's Ottawa Rough Riders, then moved to the USFL to play for the Tampa Bay Bandits. 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. 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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. 256 Welsh Pool Rd. The combination of explosivity and toughness in football players lends itself well to the goings-on inside a wrestling ring. Reigns finished his college career on a high note. Free Topps Football Card price guide with PSA, BGS & ungraded prices. 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! 2021 Topps 35th Anniversary Vladimir Guerrero Jr. # 86b-35 Toronto Blue Jays. 2022 Topps Series 2 Bobby Witt Jr. 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. 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." Free shipping. 1968 Topps Football 2-218 VG-EX Pick From List All PICTURED. 1975-76 Topps #100 Bobby Orr Boston Bruins HOF NHL Slab New CSG Grade 5.5 EX+. 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. (200) autographs - (20+) different Hall of Famers with Mantle and (3) DiMaggio (EX-NM), "The Game And The Glory" hardcover book with approx. William Afflis' metamorphosis into the feared Dick the Bruiser makes for a beautiful pro wrestling origin story. . The relationship between football and wrestling is as strong as ever in the modern era. As a result, Johnson's collegiate numbers were limited, resigning him to a likely career in the CFL as opposed to the NFL. As a result, he never played a down for the fledgling Panthers. Additionally, football players come in many different shapes and sizes, as have some of the world's greatest wrestlers. 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. 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. He chose to play for the Texas Longhorns and became one of the top Division I defensive linemen in the country. Frank Goodish, better known to wrestling fans as Bruiser Brody, had a knack for getting himself into trouble. 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. Ojinnaka had previously been suspended by the league for violating the league's dome Personal Conduct Policy. 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. When his voice did return, it came back more gravelly than before, a distinguishing characteristic of his wrestling persona. at the best online prices at eBay! 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. 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. About eBay; Announcements; One game, the Bruiser took a hard shot to the neck, crushing his larynx and leaving him speechless for the next six months. New. 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. McMichael's move to the NFL did not come as easy. C $475.48. 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. 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. 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. Free shipping. 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. "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. "Rougher still was what wrestlers had to put up with outside the ring.". ", committed to Penn State University as an offensive lineman, told Devon Hannibal Nicholson of "THE HANNIBAL TV. 100 sold. His journey began at Pensacola Catholic, where he was named Defensive Player of the Year by the Pensacola News Journal. He retired from football soon after, setting him on the course to becoming a pro wrestler. Football had a major role in the story of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. made up the original "Fearsome Foursome. "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. 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. C $2.64 + C $2.65 shipping. Seller 100% positive. He even appeared in a handful "Madden" installments, the top football video game franchise on the market. 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. 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. He was inducted in the Seminoles Hall of Fame Class of 1986. C $27.10. His versatility translated to the football field where he starred at both offensive guard and linebacker even into his pro career. Williams did it all for the Sooners, competing in wrestling as well as track & field and football. 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. He signed with WWE in 2012 in the same recruitment class as former Cardinals teammate Dean Muhtadi, who later became Mojo Rawley in NXT. However, the allure of pro wrestling became too much for Williams, leaving football for good at the conclusion of the 1983 USFL season. 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 1971-72 Topps Hockey Complete Set Excellent 1-132 Dryden RC, Orr, Howe, Hull. C $41.00 + C $3.50 shipping. O'Neil played under famed Head Coach Steve Spurrier between 1996 and 2000. 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. Football. Alongside teammates Ron Nery, Bill Hudson, and Earl Faison, Ladd made up the original "Fearsome Foursome." $1.69 shipping. While many football players got involved with pro wrestling in retirement, the legendary Wahoo McDaniel juggled both careers during his football prime. 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. set the program's "tackle for loss" record. However, he failed to catch on at the next level, with recurring knee injuries ultimately doing him in. Free shipping for many products! While in Tampa, Simmons played alongside future WCW co-worker Lex Luger. 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. C $1.50 + C $15.00 shipping UD CANVAS ROOKIE OWEN POWER. NY Rangers at the best online prices at eBay! The 6'9 Louisiana-native signed to Grambling State University, an HBCU, on a basketball scholarship. The offensive guard earned a starting job ahead of his junior year in 2007 and proceeded to help his team in a major way. However, "Mongo" and his wife, Debra, signed WCW contracts later that summer. 39 sold. named Defensive Player of the Year by the Pensacola News Journal. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2010. Free shipping for many products! 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. 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. "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." SPONSORED. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Bobby Orr 1971 O-Pee-Chee #245 Hart Trophy and Norris Trophy PSA 4 VG-EX OPC HOF at the best online prices at eBay! C $4.50 + C $1.20 shipping. Luger played in Montreal for three years and helped the Alouettes to the 67th Grey Cup in a losing effort to the Edmonton Eskimos. Like many during this era, McDaniel bounced between the NFL and AFL before retiring in 1968 to devote himself to wrestling full-time. However, the Falcons traded Moose to the New England Patriots for a seventh-round draft pick in the 2011 draft. 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. ", 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. "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. "It's something I could thrive in and become that star and be a difference maker in this world.". However, Williams continued to play football even after making his Mid-South Wrestling debut in 1982. 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. All on FoxSports.com. Free shipping for many products! Pre-owned. Free shipping for many products! 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. (140) autographs - at least (50) different Hall of Famers incl. }, Cronkite School at ASU We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Free shipping. McDaniel's time in football dates back to his days as a teenager. EX-EX/MT), Lot of (25) 1992 Baseball All-Star Game full tickets (Avg. 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Corbin resurfaced as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, spending time on their practice squad until his 2011 release. Football Tim Brown Sports Trading Card Singles; Additional site navigation. Mantenha-se ao corrente das ltimas notcias da poltica europeia, da economia e do desporto na euronews Seller 100% positive. "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. 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. One of the major revelations in Baron Corbin's feud with Pat McAfee in summer 2022 was that the two had actually been teammates for a brief period of time on the Indianapolis Colts in 2009. 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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. pennant (VG), Amethyst and diamond ring set in 14KT gold (EX-NM), Tanzanite and diamond bracelet set in 14KT gold (EX-NM), Emerald and Diamond ring set in 14K gold (See description), 2000 Bowman #236 Tom Brady Rookie (PSA NM-MT 8), 2000 Upper Deck Victory #326 Tom Brady Rookie (SGC 9.5 MT+), 1972-73 Topps #195 Julius Erving Rookie (SGC 6 EX NM), 1964 Pittsburgh Pirates professional model home jersey (VG-EX), 1965 Pittsburgh Pirates professional model home jersey (VG-EX, see description), LeBron James autographed "Shooting Stars" hardcover book (UDA) (NM), 1966 Topps #1 Willie Mays autographed card (PSA/DNA) (Sig. 1967 Boston Red Sox, .avia-section.av-k6v62xgq-c0812a68936ee67ed4883eaa9d35be9b{ He went on to be taken in the 1995 expansion draft by the Carolina Panthers. Both football and wrestling catered to McDaniel's strengths as an athlete, but he once admitted to Sports Illustratedthat wrestling presented the greater challenge. Check Prices eBay. "He was 330 when he first signed with Watts while still a student at OU, with the quickness, flexibility and reflexes of this powerhouse. 2001 Topps Debut; 2001 Topps Gallery; 2001 Topps Heritage; 2001 Topps MVP Promotion; 2001 Topps Payton Reprint; 2001 Topps Rookie Premiere Autograph; 2001 Topps Team Legends Autograph; He also met Tampa native Hiro Matsuda, a famed Japanese wrestler and trainer who trained Hulk Hogan and Scott Hall as well as Luger. "In between playing football and wrestling I power lifted, actually I never intended on wrestling," Goldberg told IGN. Top Rated seller. The USFL's New Jersey General picked Williams in the 1983 Territorial Draft and converted him to defensive tackle. Hes already in the 20/20 club and has proven that power and speed arent his only assets. C $3.52. After Robinsons debut, Vashon hastily formed a baseball team. However, Johnson had his ups and downs at "The U," largely due to a lack of opportunity. 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. 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. Free 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. New. Many have made the decision to turn in their football cleats for wrestling boots, but few completed the shift as quickly as Lex Luger. Top Rated seller. 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. "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. "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." $0.99 to $1.99. 'Maybe I would be good at that.'". Top Rated seller. 252/270 Cards! Corbin, who trained and competed in Golden Gloves boxing on the side while in college, opted for pro wrestling. 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. Description. 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. 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. JYD was no slouch, receiving All-NAIA team for his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons. Professional football and professional wrestling are two athletic careers that have been linked for decades. "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. 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. Free shipping for many products! . Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. 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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. 2022-23 Tim Hortons INMOTION PHENOMS _ FLOW OF THE TIME You Pick. C $475.48 + C $16.98 shipping. Top Rated seller. 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. 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. 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." 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. ", 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. 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