Billy Sims

• Sent: 7/1/10
• Received: 7/10/10
• Time: 9 days
• Autographed Items Received: 1985 Topps, 1997 Upper Deck Marquee Matchups, Free Drink Coupon for his Restaurant

Billy Sims was a phenom. All the way back at tiny Hooks High School in West Texas, he played for three years and SHATTERED all the state records that were on the books at the time. He went on to play for Barry Switzer's team at Oklahoma (and yes, it's hard but I can sometimes like ex-Sooners). While at OU, he put up amazing stats including one year in which he rushed for an average of 7.6 yards per carry. In 1978, his success was ratified with the Heisman Trophy. Moving onto the NFL as a highly-touted No. 1 overall pick by the Detroit Lions in 1980, Sims looked set to continue his stellar career. He made three straight Pro Bowls to begin his NFL career. Unfortunately, tragedy struck midway through the 1984 season when he suffered a career-ending injury. In 1995, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

This was such a great return. I only sent one card to be signed and wound up getting three things back! He added the card that pictures him and Chuck Foreman and he signed his side. Then he also added an autographed business-card sized coupon for a free drink at his restaurant, Billy Sims Barbecue. Great return! Now I feel obligated to pay Chuck Foreman's $5 signing fee to get that card signed by both.