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Charlie Jones Collection

Why I collect him:
Played with Trent Dilfer at Fresno State, and broke all of Henry Ellard's receiving records.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1997 Ultra Platinum
4. 1999 SP Signature Edition Autograph
3. 1999 Upper Deck MVP Super Script 13/25
2. 1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green 9/15
1. 1998 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity Holographic 1/1
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1999 SP Signature Edition Autograph
1998 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity Holographic 1/1
1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems Green 9/15
1999 Upper Deck MVP Super Script 13/25
1999 Pacific Opening Day 32/45
1999 Pacific Omega Premiere Date 29/60
1999 Paramount Platinum Blue
1999 Pacific Platinum Blue 33/75
2000 Pacific Copper 58/75
1999 Aurora Premiere Date 16/77
2000 Pacific Premiere Date 05/78
1998 Ultra Platinum 24/98
1999 Ultra Platinum Medallion 44/99
1999 Paramount Holo-Silver 02/99
1998 UD Choice Prime Choice Reserve 008/100
1999 Upper Deck Exclusives 074/100
1999 Upper Deck MVP Gold Script 076/100
1997 Ultra Platinum
1997 Metal Universe Precious Metal Gems 107/150
1997 Playoff Absolute Reflex
Number of cards in my collection:
68 (as of 9/28/02)
Fun fact:
I got to see him play in the one Fresno State game I attended.
Jones-related links:
None! If you know of any other than a bio let me know at dilferulez@aol.com.

Jahine Arnold Collection

Why I collect him:
He was in the same draft class as fellow Fresno Staters Charlie Jones and Reggie Brown.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1998 Ultra
4. 1999 Pacific Copper 86/99
3. 1997 Pacific Platinum Blue
2. 1997 Fleer Tiffany Blue
1. 1999 Pacific Opening Day 12/45
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1999 Pacific Opening Day 12/45
1997 Pacific Platinum Blue
1999 Pacific Copper 86/99
1997 Fleer Tiffany Blue
1999 Pacific Gold 177/199
Number of cards in my collection:
16 (as of 9/28/02)
Fun fact:
I got to see him play in the one Fresno State game I attended.
Arnold-related links:
Tampa Bay Storm article - I guess he's in the Arena League now.

Reggie Brown Collection

Why I collect him:
Big star at Fresno State, where his nickname was "Touchdown" Reggie Brown.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 2000 Pacific Copper 10/75
4. 1996 Pacific
3. 2002 Pacific Private Stock Game Worn Jersey Patch 123/213
2. 2001 Pacific Impressions Triple Threads Jersey w/Charlie Rogers & Mack Strong
1. 2002 Pacific Private Stock Game Worn Jersey Numbers 14/34
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
2002 Pacific Private Stock Game Worn Jersey Numbers 14/34
2002 Pacific Private Stock Game Worn Jersey Patch 123/213
2002 Pacific Private Stock Game Worn Jersey
2001 Pacific Impressions Triple Threads Jersey w/Charlie Rogers & Mack Strong
2000 Pacific Copper 10/75
2000 Pacific Gold 133/199
Number of cards in my collection:
12 (as of 9/28/02)
Fun fact:
I got to see him play in the one Fresno State game I attended.
Brown-related links:
None! If you know of any other than a bio let me know at dilferulez@aol.com.

Henry Ellard Collection

Why I collect him:
Probably the greatest player to ever come out of Fresno State.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 2002 Donruss Classics Timeless Tributes 034/100
4. 1994 Finest Refractor
3. 1985 Topps RC
2. 1997 Skybox Impact Rave 057/150
1. 2002 Leaf Certified Fabric of the Game Jersey 007/100
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
2002 Leaf Certified Fabric of the Game Jersey 007/100
1995 Excalibur Sword & Stone Bronze Redemption
1997 Revolution Platinum Blue
2002 Donruss Classics Timeless Tributes 034/100
1997 Skybox Impact Rave 057/150
1997 Goudey Greats 104/150
Number of cards in my collection:
247 (as of 9/28/02)
Other items:
1989 Unocal 76 Pin
Fun fact:
Ellard coached a first-year high school football team before getting into pro coaching.
Ellard-related links:
St. Louis Rams - His coach bio on the official Rams site.
Fresno Athletic Hall of Fame - He was inducted in 1999.
Tecmo Bowl Records - Some guys video game records. Looks like Sterling Sharpe fared a little better than Henry.

Michael Pittman Collection

Why I collect him:
He had a great career at Fresno State, and is decent in the NFL.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1998 Bowman Chrome RC
4. 2002 Pacific Private Stock Game Worn Jersey Logo 11/64
3. 1998 Ultra RC
2. 2000 Leaf Limited Limited Edition 29/35
1. 2001 Pacific Invincible Jersey 741/750
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
2002 Pacific Private Stock Game Worn Jersey Logo 11/64
2001 Pacific Invincible Jersey 741/750
2001 SP Game Used Edition Game Jersey
2001 Fleer Premium Clothes to the Game Jersey
2001 Upper Deck Ovation Training Gear Jersey
2001 Pacific Titanium Post Season Edition Game Jersey
2002 Pacific Atomic Game Worn Jersey
2000 Leaf Limited Limited Edition 29/35
2002 Pacific Premiere Date 20/36
1999 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity 26/50
2000 Skybox Premium Star Ruby Extreme 12/50
2000 Quantum Leaf Infinity Red 06/50
2000 Collector's Edge T3 Holo-Red 46/50
2001 Pacific Invincible Premiere Date 02/55
2001 Pacific Titanium Red 34/58
2002 Upper Deck XL Rainbow Holofoil 59/65
2002 Pacific Heads Up Red 57/65
2001 Crown Royale Platinum Blue 73/75
2000 Pacific Premiere Date 51/78
2001 Pacific Hobby LTD 02/99
2000 Quantum Leaf Infinity Green 021/100
2001 Quantum Leaf Infinity Green 082/100
2000 Upper Deck Exclusives Silver 002/100
2000 Playoff Prestige Spectrum Red 058/100
2000 Upper Deck MVP Gold Script 023/100
2002 Upper Deck MVP Silver 086/100
2002 Fleer Showcase Legacy 008/100
2000 Topps MVP Promotion
1998 Collector's Edge First Place 50-Point Silver 043/125
2002 Fleer Mini 095/125
2002 Fleer Tiffany 110/225
Number of cards in my collection:
108 (as of 9/28/02)
Fun fact:
The dude is BUFF. This is best seen on his 1998 Ultra RC.
Pittman-related links:
CBS Sportsline - Chat transcript.
Article - A good article about Pittman's past problems.

Ron Rivers Collection

Why I collect him:
Trent Dilfer threw the ball at Fresno State, and Ron Rivers ran it.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1999 Donruss Career Stat Line Error 176/205
4. 1999 Pacific Opening Day 09/45
3. 2001 Pacific Retail LTD 206/299
2. 1999 Upper Deck Encore F/X 028/100
1. 1999 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity 27/50
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1999 Pacific Opening Day 09/45
1999 Leaf Rookies & Stars Longevity 27/50
2000 Quantum Leaf Infinity Purple 39/50
1999 Pacific Copper 24/99
1999 Upper Deck Encore F/X 028/100
1999 Pacific Gold 187/199
2001 Pacific Retail LTD 206/299
1999 Donruss Career Stat Line Error 176/205
1999 Donruss Career Stat Line 138/427
Number of cards in my collection:
25 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
Ron had the misfortune of being Barry Sanders' backup for several years.
Rivers-related links:
Article - A 1999 article that tells a little about Rivers' history.
CBS Sportsline - A 1999 chat transcript.

Lorenzo Neal Collection

Why I collect him:
A great player at Fresno State, and has gone on to a long NFL career.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 2001 Pacific Hobby LTD 99/99
4. 2002 Upper Deck XL Rainbow Holofoil 22/65
3. 1994 Playoff Contenders Back-to-Back w/Rodney Hampton
2. 2000 Quantum Leaf Infinity Purple 16/25
1. 1997 Skybox Premium Ruby 21/50
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
2000 Quantum Leaf Infinity Purple 16/25
2000 Quantum Leaf Infinity Green 14/50
1997 Skybox Premium Ruby 21/50
2002 Upper Deck XL Rainbow Holofoil 22/65
2001 Pacific Hobby LTD 99/99
Number of cards in my collection:
30 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
Lorenzo was an all-American wrestler at Fresno State, and finished 7th in the heavyweight class at the 1992 NCAA Championships. He was also the 1990 USA FILA Junior World Freestyle champion.
Neal-related links:
None! If you know of any other than a bio let me know at dilferulez@aol.com.

David Dunn Collection

Why I collect him:
Excellent player at Fresno State and one of the best kick returners around.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1995 Superior Pix Autograph 3301/5000
4. 1995 Classic Draft Printers Proof
3. 2001 Pacific Prism Atomic Game Worn Jersey
2. 1995 Signature Rookies Auto-Phonex Phone Card Autograph 1304/3750
1. 1998 Skybox Premium Star Ruby 03/50
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1995 Signature Rookies Draft Preview International Autograph 1009/2750
1995 Signature Rookies Auto-Phonex Phone Card Autograph 1304/3750
1995 Superior Pix Autograph 3301/5000
2001 Pacific Prism Atomic Game Worn Jersey
1998 Skybox Premium Star Ruby 03/50
2001 Pacific Hobby LTD 84/99
1998 UD Choice Prime Choice Reserve 043/100
Number of cards in my collection:
50 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
Was a second team All-American return man in 1994, when he averaged 28.7 yards per return.
Dunn-related links:
David Dunn - The football player.
David Dunn - The soccer player.
David Dunn - The astrophysicist.
David Dunn - The writer.
David Dunn - The musician.
David Dunn - The old dead politician.
David Dunn - The gardener.

Marquez Pope Collection

Why I collect him:
He's one of the few defensive stars to come out of Fresno State.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1997 Finest Silver Refractor
4. 1992 Skybox Impact
3. 1992 Pro Line Portraits Autograph
2. 1999 Upper Deck MVP Super Script 24/25
1. 1992 Courtside Draft Picks Autograph
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1992 Pro Line Portraits Autograph
1992 Courtside Draft Picks Autograph
1999 Upper Deck MVP Super Script 24/25
1999 Upper Deck MVP Gold Script 064/100
1992 Wild Card 100 Stripe
Number of cards in my collection:
45 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
Two time Big West Defensive Player of the Year.
Pope-related links:
None! If you know of any other than a bio let me know at dilferulez@aol.com.

Chris Barnes Collection

Why I collect him:
Drafted out of New Mexico State during my first year there.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 2001 Topps MVP Promotion
4. 2001 Bowman Chrome RC 1072/1999
3. 2001 Pacific Canvas Impressions RC 032/117
2. 2001 Playoff Preferred Signatures
1. 2001 Topps Chrome Black Bordered Refractor 062/100
Rare, autographed, and game-used cards:
2001 Playoff Preferred Signatures
2001 Fleer Authority RC 0685/1350 BGS 8.5
2001 Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket 081/100
2001 Topps Chrome Black Bordered Refractor 062/100
2001 Topps MVP Promotion
2001 Pacific Canvas Impressions RC 032/117
2001 Playoff Honors RC 091/250
2001 Pacific Private Stock RC 313/500
Number of cards in my collection:
18 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
Chris transferred from Monterey Peninsula College to NMSU. I transferred from Hartnell College (about 20 miles away from Monterey) to NMSU.
Barnes-related links:
Bio - At the New Mexico State sports site.

Winslow Oliver Collection

Why I collect him:
He played well for New Mexico against Fresno State in the one game I went to see.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1996 Finest Bronze Refractor
4. 1997 Zenith Artist's Proof
3. 1996 Bowman's Best Refractor
2. 1999 Pacific Opening Day 45/45
1. 1997 Skybox Autographics
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1997 Skybox Autographics
1999 Pacific Opening Day 45/45
1999 Pacific Copper 31/99
Number of cards in my collection:
37 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
Whenever I create a team on a football video game I use Winslow as my third-down back and punt returner.
Oliver-related links:
None! If you know of any other than a bio let me know at dilferulez@aol.com.

Tim McDonald Collection

Why I collect him:
He's from Fresno, and he played for the 49ers when I used to follow them.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1997 Finest Silver Embossed Refractor
4. 1997 Stadium Club One of a Kind
3. 1994 Upper Deck Electric Gold
2. 1993 Stadium Club First Day Issue
1. 1996 Pro Line Blue Autograph
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1996 Pro Line Blue Autograph
1997 Stadium Club One of a Kind
1997 Finest Silver Embossed Refractor
1993 Stadium Club First Day Issue
1994 Upper Deck Electric Gold
Number of cards in my collection:
91 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
McDonald was the Defensive MVP of the 1987 East-West Shrine Game.
McDonald-related links:
CBS Sportsline - A 1997 chat transcript.

Keith Poole Collection

Why I collect him:
He grew up near Fresno.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 2000 Ultra Platinum Medallion 29/50
4. 2000 Upper Deck Gold Exclusives 18/25
3. 1997 Press Pass Autograph
2. 2001 Pacific Private Stock Game Jersey Patch 171/350
1. 1997 Skybox Premium Ruby 47/50
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1997 Press Pass Autograph
2001 Pacific Private Stock Game Jersey Patch 171/350
2001 Pacific Private Stock Game Jersey
2000 Upper Deck Gold Exclusives 18/25
2001 Pacific Premiere Date 28/45
1997 Skybox Premium Ruby 47/50
2000 Skybox Premium Star Rubies Extreme 29/50
2000 Ultra Platinum Medallion 29/50
2000 Pacific Omega Platinum Blue 14/51
2000 Paramount Platinum Blue 72/75
2000 Pacific Premiere Date 77/78
2000 Paramount Premiere Date 48/79
2000 Paramount Holo-Silver 49/85
2000 Pacific Private Stock Premiere Date 65/95
2000 Pacific Omega Gold 76/95
2001 Pacific Hobby LTD 29/99
1999 Pacific Copper 96/99
2000 Upper Deck Silver Exclusives 053/100
Number of cards in my collection:
75 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
Poole had two big touchdown receptions for the Saints (82 & 64 yards) on my 20th birthday.
Poole-related links:
None! If you know of any other than a bio let me know at dilferulez@aol.com.

David Sloan Collection

Why I collect him:
He's from Fresno and went to Fresno City College before ending up at New Mexico.
Top five favorite cards:
5. 1995 Bowman's Best RC
4. 1995 Signature Rookies Signature Prime Autograph 1288/3000
3. 2000 Fleer Autographics
2. 2001 Pacific Titanium Dual Jersey w/Terry Hardy
1. 2000 Finest Pro Bowl Jersey
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
2000 Fleer Autographics
1995 Signature Rookies Signature Prime Autograph 1288/3000
2001 Pacific Titanium Dual Jersey w/Terry Hardy
2000 Finest Pro Bowl Jersey
2002 Upper Deck XL Holofoil 37/65
Number of cards in my collection:
38 (as of 9/29/02)
Fun fact:
Sloan was originally a basketball star at Fresno City College. His first season of organized football came during his sophomore year.
Sloan-related links:
None! If you know of any other than a bio let me know at dilferulez@aol.com.

Other Fresno State Alumni Collection

Top five favorite cards:
5. 2000 SP Authentic RC Billy Volek 0864/1250
4. 2001 Topps Debut Rookie Jersey Orlando Huff 012/999
3. 1989 Fresno State Smokey Jim Sweeney
2. 1998 Paramount Platinum Blue Omar Stoutmire
1. 1992 Courtside Draft Pix Autograph Mark Barsotti
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1992 Courtside Draft Pix Autograph Mark Barsotti
1994 Superior Rookies Autograph 1808/5000 Malcolm Seabron
1994 Signature Rookies Autograph 5645/7750 Malcolm Seabron
1994 Superior Rookies Autograph 25/6000 James Burton
1995 Superior Pix Autograph 4044/6500 Jason James
2001 Topps Debut Rookie Jersey Orlando Huff 012/999
2000 Revolution RC 024/300 Billy Volek BGS 8.5
1998 Paramount Platinum Blue Omar Stoutmire
2001 Playoff Honors RC Orlando Huff 174/250
2000 Playoff Momentum X's Billy Volek 116/255
2000 Leaf Rookies & Stars RC Billy Volek 0663/1000
2000 Pacific Prism RC Billy Volek 0709/1000
2000 SP Authentic RC Billy Volek 0864/1250

Fresno State Opponents Collection:

Top five favorite cards:
5. 1996 Stadium Club New Age Alex Van Dyke
4. 1995 Select Certified Mirror Gold Stoney Case
3. 1997 Skybox Autographics Alex Van Dyke
2. 1995 Classic Images Acetates Autograph John Walsh 139/200
1. 2001 Topps XFL Gridiron Gear Jersey Charles Puleri
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
1995 Classic Images Acetates Autograph John Walsh 139/200
1995 Pro Line Autograph John Walsh 921/3340
1995 Classic Five Sport Autograph John Walsh
1995 Signature Rookies SR Force Autograph Stoney Case 95/2500
1997 Skybox Autographics Alex Van Dyke
1996 Press Pass Autograph Alex Van Dyke
1996 Score Board Autographed Collection Stepfret Williams
2001 Topps XFL Gridiron Gear Jersey Charles Puleri
1997 Pinnacle Certified Mirror Gold Ty Detmer
1997 Pinnacle Certified Mirror Blue Ty Detmer
1997 Pinnacle Certified Mirror Red Ty Detmer
1997 Playoff First and Ten Hot Pursuit Ty Detmer
1997 Pinnacle Certified Mirror Red Will Blackwell

Dilfer NFL Teammates Collection:

Top five favorite cards:
5. 1998 Upper Deck Bronze Bert Emanuel 034/100
4. 2000 Collector's Edge Masters Holo-Gold Warren Sapp 10/50
3. 2001 Upper Deck Championship Threads Jersey Shannon Sharpe
2. 2000 Finest Moments Refractor Autograph Qadry Ismail
1. 1999 Skybox Autographics Martin Gramatica
Rare, autographed, and game used cards:
2000 Finest Moments Refractor Autograph Qadry Ismail
1999 Skybox Autographics Martin Gramatica
1999 Collector's Edge Pro Signatures Authntic Autograph Chris McAlister
1999 Sage Autograph Chris McAlister 686/999
2001 Upper Deck Championship Threads Jersey Shannon Sharpe
2000 Collector's Edge Masters Holo-Gold Warren Sapp 10/50
1997 Pinnacle Certified Mirror Blue Shannon Sharpe
2000 Pacific Copper John Lynch 62/75
1996 Pacific Invincible Platinum Blue Shannon Sharpe
1997 Revolution Platinum Blue Shannon Sharpe
2000 Aurora Premiere Date Qadry Ismail 64/85
2000 Pacific Omega Gold Qadry Ismail 75/95
2001 Pacific Vanguard Gold Shannon Sharpe 79/99
1999 Paramount Holo-Silver Shannon Sharpe 95/99
1999 Paramount Holo-Silver Martin Gramatica 69/99
1998 Upper Deck Super Powers Bronze Die Cut Shannon Sharpe 094/100
1999 Collector's Edge Fury Galvanized Martin Gramatica 012/100
1998 Upper Deck Bronze Bert Emanuel 034/100
1993 Stadium Club First Day Issue Qadry Ismail
1994 Stadium Club First Day Issue Ben Coates
1994 Stadium Club 'Best Offense' First Day Issue Shannon Sharpe

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