CFLUSACards

CFLUSACards, 1 month ago to cfl

Wishing the #UFL the best of luck as they kick off this weekend! Perhaps some day two defunct leagues merged under another defunct league’s identity will match the #CFL’s count of 94 games played in the U.S.

#UFL2024 #OpeningWeekend @cfl

CFLUSACards, 2 months ago to Football

2 seasons with Gold Miners; previously with #WorldLeague's #BirminghamFire. #WLAF's 4th-leading receiver in 1992 w/706 yds on 57 rec. Named the Fire's offensive player of the year. Career: 107 passes for 1,447 yards & 4 TDs.

Willie Bouyer #SacramentoGoldMiners - 1993 #JOGO #CFL #103

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Collector card text for Willie Bouyer #80, a wide receiver with specs and career highlights, including his previous teams like the NFL's Seattle Seahawks and Michigan State University, as well as information on his performance in the World League.

CFLUSACards, 2 months ago to cfl

The Memphis Mad Dogs, part of the CFL's American expansion in the early 1990s, folded on December 1, 1995 after one season in which they drew an average of fewer than 10,000 to a stadium that seats 62,953.

🌐 | https://www.nytimes.com/1995/12/01/sports/team-folds-in-memphis.html

#CFL #CFLUSA #MemphisMadDogs @cfl

CFLUSACards, 2 months ago to cfl

Do Mondays make you feel like the Posse?

#CFL #CFLUSA @cfl

CFLUSACards, 2 months ago to cfl

The Las Vegas Posse: Where Heatstroke and Failed CFL Dreams Coexist.

Wearing this shirt held by Coach Ron Meyer and Team President Nick Mileti is like a showcasing a neon sign from the Strip that says, "Ask Me About My Poor Life Choices."

#CFL #CFLUSA @cfl

CFLUSACards, 2 months ago to Football

Played 32 games in the CFL, winning Most Outstanding Offensive Lineman Award in 1994, the first rookie to do so. Captured Grey Cup with the Stallions in 1995, bringing sadness to Canada. 1st Iranian to play in the NFL, spending time with the Washington Redskins & Pittsburgh Steelers. Career ended by knee injury.

Shar Pourdanesh - #BaltimoreStallions - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #76

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A sports trading card for Shar Pourdanesh, an offensive tackle with the Baltimore Stallions. The card includes his photo, personal statistics, and career highlights, as well as the Canadian and American flags. It mentions that it's printed in Canada.

CFLUSACards, 4 months ago to random

Annual recommendation to read Ed Willes' amazing "End Zones and Border Wars: The Era of American Expansion in the CFL" https://a.co/d/ddhCJSM

#CFL #CFLUSA

CFLUSACards, 4 months ago to Football

The start of the #CFL's U.S. expansion kicked off 31 years ago today. Only Sacramento started play in 1993, however. https://historyofcfl.blogspot.com/2024/01/news-on-january-13-1993.html

#CFLUSA #Football @CFL @cfl

CFLUSACards, 4 months ago to Football

After the Posse folded during their ill-fated single season in the @CFL's American expansion, the @TorontoArgos picked up Kelly in the dispersal draft - and he later spent time with the @BCLions and @Wpg_BlueBombers. Intercepted 18 passes for 233 yards during career. Down south, played 2 seasons with the NFL's Seattle Seahawks.

Maurice Kelly - #LasVegasPosse - 1994 R.E.L. #CFL #90

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A trading card with text details about a football player named Maurice Kelly, including his height, weight, collegiate background, and career highlights. The card features the logos for the CFLPA and Las Vegas, indicating his association with the Canadian Football League.

CFLUSACards, 4 months ago to Football

In the Barracudas only season of play during the #CFL's American expansion, Klingler played 18 games in 1995, throwing for 645 yards with 4 touchdowns and 7 interceptions.

Also spent 4 games with #ArenaFootball's #TexasTerror, adding another 514 yards to his career.

Jimmy Klingler - #BirminghamBarracudas - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #55

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A trading card featuring information and a photo of football quarterback Jimmy Klingler, detailing his height, weight, college, professional experience, and career highlights with the Birmingham Barracudas. There are logos for the Canadian Football League and an association, and text

CFLUSACards, 4 months ago to Football

New #CFLUSA game added to YouTube, thanks to Calgary Stampeders Classics.

@sskroughriders at Sacramento Gold Miners - July 30, 1994

https://youtu.be/cmehBPDMVDU?si=73OrUjf_4z-NV8xZ #CFL #SaskatchewanRoughriders #SacramentoGoldMiners #Football

CFLUSACards, 8 months ago to cfl

Hop onboard the 1994 Caravan!

#CFL #CFLUSACards #CFLOM @cfl

CFLUSACards, 8 months ago to NFL

In 1994, one of the top defensive players in the league, rewarded for his efforts by being selected to the 1994 All @CFL All-Star team at right end.

Also played for @calstampeders, @Ticats, and @TorontoArgos - as well as the #NFL's Chiefs, Jets, and Bills.

Tim Cofield - #MemphisMadDogs - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #56

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Tim Cofield - Memphis Mad Dogs Trading Card

CFLUSACards, 9 months ago to Football

Myron spent 5 years in the CFL, with 3 as part of the American expansion via the #SacramentoGoldMiners & #SanAntonioTexans - and then back north with the #WinnipegBlueBombers & #EdmontonEskimos. Lifetime 11 TDs and 92 receptions for 1,663 yds.

Myron Wise - #SanAntonioTexans - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #184

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Myron Wise - San Antonio Texans Trading Card

CFLUSACards, 9 months ago to baltimore

Ken finished 2nd on the team in ‘94 in defensive tackles (58) & was 3rd in combined tackles (66) - a career high. 7 years in CFL, 2nd with #Baltimore.

Ken Watson #BaltimoreStallions - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #73

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Ken Watson - Baltimore Stallions Trading Card

CFLUSACards, 10 months ago to afl

Franco kicked for the #AlbanyFirebirds of the #ArenaFootball League, setting league records for PATs made in a season with 76.

Played 6 games for the Cudas, kicking 17 extra points and 6 field goals. After being released from the #CFL, returned to the #AFL to play for the #OrlandoPredators in 1997-8.

Franco Grilla - #BirminghamBarracudas - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #206

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Franco Grilla - Birmingham Barracudas Trading Card

CFLUSACards, 10 months ago to Football

Donovan played 18 games for the Barracudas in 1995, recording 3 sacks, 2 fumble recoveries, and 44 tackles. In 1996, joined the @Ticats - but no stats recorded.

Donovan Gans #BirminghamBarracudas - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #394

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Donovan Gans - Birmingham Barracudas Trading Card

CFLUSACards, 10 months ago to random

The #SacramentoGoldMiners in the first #CFL regular season game to be played by a team based outside of Canada.

July 7, 1993 at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa vs. the #OttawaRoughRiders. #CFLUSA

CFLUSACards, 10 months ago to nba

Before playing for an American team, Darrell was with #WinnipegBlueBombers, #HamiltonTigerCatas, & #EdmontonEskimos, appearing in three #GreyCup games in '89, '92 and '93. Highlights include recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown on his birthday in Winnipeg '92. His brother Tyrone Corbin played in the #NBA Andis now a coaching assistant.

Darrell Corbin #LasVegasPosse - 1994 R.E.L. #CFL #89

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Darrell Corbin - Las Vegas Posse Trading Card

CFLUSACards, 11 months ago to afl

Followed 1995 season with Mad Dogs with #ArenaFootball stint playing for the #ConnecticutCoyotes in 1996. Continuing with the #AFL, Barto was a coach with the #LasVegasGladiators in 2007 and the #KansasCityCommand in 2011-12. Served as scout for the #NFL's #LARams. Died in 2021 due to #COVID19 complications.

Danton Barto - #MemphisMadDogs - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #55

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Danton Barto - Memphis Mad Dogs Trading Card

CFLUSACards, 11 months ago to Ottawa

Thursday night brings Week 2 of #CFL action in #Ottawa. On another Thursday in 1993, the #OttawaRoughRiders hosted the #SacramentoGoldMiners in the first-ever CFL regular season game to be played by a team based outside of #Canada. 23,916 fans watched the American team lose, 32-23. #CFLUSA #Football

CFLUSACards, 11 months ago to random

Today is #CFLKickoff!

So much potential this season in the #CFL - though I'm sure many in the 1993-5 American expansion years felt the same way at times. 😁

Team Overview - 1994 JOGO #CFL #220

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Trading card with logos from 1994 CFL teams

CFLUSACards, 11 months ago to random

Ready for some Thursday Night #CFL Football? Back in 1994, the #BaltimoreStallions - called the #BaltimoreCFLers at the time - defeated the #TorontoArgos 28-20 in a Thursday night game with over 13k in attendance.

Tonight it’s the #OttawaRedblacks’ turn. #CFLUSA #LongLiveTheNight

CFLUSACards, 11 months ago to random

2x #GreyCup champion, played 189 regular season games for Stallions & #ShreveportPirates CFL American teams, as well as @Wpg_BlueBombers, @MTLAlouettes, @TorontoArgos, & @GoElks. With 154 career sacks holds 2nd highest total in league history, behind Glover Covington's 157.

Elfrid Payton #BaltimoreStallions - 1995 R.E.L. #CFL #77

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Elfrid Payton - Baltimore Stallions Trading Card

CFLUSACards, 11 months ago to random

Congrats to the #SacramentoGoldMiners on their first win - in preseason - with a 21-15 victory over the #WinnipegBlueBombers on June 17, 1993. No doubt the 23,191 assumedly enthusiastic fans in Manitoba were overjoyed to have an American team defeat their Bombers. #CFL #CFLUSA