Thankfully the mailman wasn't in an April Fool's mood today and he delivered me some nice 1970s NFL successes.First up is former Chicago Bears cornerback Virgil Livers. Livers played college football at small Western Kentucky, yet he impressed enough scouts to be drafted in the fourth round of the 1975 NFL Draft.
Livers had 12 interceptions in his five-year career with the Bears, returning a pair of them for touchdowns.
Herman Weaver earned his nickname "Thunderfoot" from Howard Cosell during a Monday Night game when the Lions were playing.
This is the second time I have gotten Weaver to sign cards for me, the first being about 15 years ago. Back then he signed and also added his nickname to the card.
Today's version comes with a Bible verse in place, which I completely respect too.
In all Weaver punted for 11 years in the NFL -- 1970-76 with Detroit and 1977-80 with Seattle. The Sporting News, in 1988, named him one of the top 20 punters of all-time.
Today's thir
d and final success comes from Roger Carr.Carr played most notably for the Baltimore Colts (1974-1981), though he also spent time with Seattle Seahawks (1982) and San Diego Chargers (1983). He was drafted in the first round after his college career at Louisiana Tech.
His career numbers are 271 receptions, 5,071 yards and 31 touchdowns.
His best year was in 1976, whe he caught 43 passes for 1,112 yards -- almost 26 yards per catch.
He made his lone Pro Bowl that season as well.
Day of the Year: 91
Number of Autographs This Year: 128
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