Atlanta Falcons 4x Pro Bowl ~ William Andrews ~ Signed 8x10 Football Photo (JSA)

Description: Welcome to our Store and Thank You for your Business Photo measures approximately 8" x 10" in size.Comes with the pictured 8x10 Top Loader. Hand-signed and Inscribed "4x Pro Bowl" byWilliam Andrews #31 (Atlanta Falcons). The autograph includes an official James Spence Authentication(JSA) hologram and matching COA for authenticity purposes.Authentication: James Spence Authentication(JSA) Hologram & COA #AH52253 William Andrews (born December 25, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played collegiately at Auburn University along with future NFL backs James Brooks and Joe Cribbs. Andrews was selected by the Falcons in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft. While he was primarily used as a blocking back in college, Andrews excelled as a blocker, runner and pass catcher during his pro career. He would make an immediate impact, finishing with 167 yards rushing in his NFL debut as the Falcons defeated the New Orleans Saints, 40–34. Playing in 15 games, Andrews finished his rookie season with 1,023 yards rushing and was named to the all-rookie team. In 1980, Andrews helped lead the Falcons to a 12–4 record and a first-place finish in the NFC West division. He finished the season with 1,308 yards rushing, averaged 4.9 yards per attempt and also caught 51 passes for 456 yards. The season was the first of four straight in which Andrews was selected to play in the Pro Bowl. While the Falcons record slipped in 1981, Andrews would have another great season. He led the NFL in yards from scrimmage with 2,036, again went over 1,300 yards rushing and scored a career-high 12 touchdowns (10 rushing, 2 receiving). Andrews became one of the first running backs in the NFL, along with Tony Dorsett, John Brockington, Ottis Anderson and Earl Campbell, to gain at least 1,000 yards in each of his first three seasons. Andrews was also fourth in receptions that season with 81. Andrews finished the strike-shortened 1982 season second in the NFL in yards from scrimmage with 1,076 and helped the Falcons return to the postseason. In 1983, Andrews had his best season yet statistically. He was second in the NFL in rushing with 1,567 yards, second in rushing yards per game with an average of 97.9 and caught for 59 passes for 609 yards. His also finished second in yards from scrimmage with a total of 2,176. At season's end, he was named All-Pro by both the NEA and The Sporting News. In the prime of his career, Andrews sustained a serious knee injury during the 1984 preseason that sidelined him for two years. He returned in 1986 for one season, largely as a tight end. He rushed for 214 yards on 52 attempts and scored 1 touchdown before retiring from the NFL with a career total of 5,986 yards rushing. At the time of his retirement, Andrews ranked 24th in NFL history in rushing yards. In his prime, Andrews was regarded as arguably the most bruising, powerful running back in the NFL. Ronnie Lott would later state that a head-on-collision he had with Andrews during a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Falcons on December 19, 1982, was the hardest hit that he had received during his NFL career. In addition to leading the NFL in yards from scrimmage in 1981, Andrews also finished in the top four in that category three other times. He was named as the Falcons Player of the Year in both 1981 and 1983. To celebrate his career, his number 31 was retired by the Falcons. Andrews was inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1996. Due to the uniqueness of each item, please refer to the photos provided in this listing. We offer high resolution images of each item rather than a written description of condition. Yes, we do combine shipping for multiple items. If you are considering more than one item to combine shipping please let us know, so, we can prepare appropriately. Thanks Shipping Policy is as follows: We try to quote as close as possible to the actual shipping costs. We do not charge handling fees. Any excess shipping funds go to International Servants as does all proceeds excluding eBay fees. Under 1lb. are shipped First Class (USPS Ground Advantage®). Over 1lb. But still on the smaller packaging size / within size requirements, are shipped USPS Priority Mail. Larger items are shipped FedEx. Please check out our Store and our Sunday Auctions for many more treasures. All net proceeds from your purchase will support International Servants. They are a group of medical professionals who have been Reaching Belize for Jesus and helping children overcome poverty - since 1990. Please feel free to research them for yourself, there is no doubt your heart will be touched. Your purchase will be a blessing that helps make a difference in the lives of these special people.

Price: 31.99 USD

Location: Springfield, Oregon

End Time: 2025-01-17T01:51:25.000Z

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