CHRIS SPIELMAN BUFFALO BILLS 1996 NFL Starting Lineup Action Figure & Exclusive NFL Collector Trading Card. Displayed figure stands approximately 4 inches tall. Includes helmet & one Exclusive NFL Starting Lineup Trading Card. Originally released in 1996 - Retired Out of production. Ages 4 and up. From Kenner. Spielman was drafted 29th in the 1988 NFL Draft, by the Detroit Lions.Spielman played eight seasons with the Lions (1988-95), and was a defensive stalwart during the teams run to four playoff appearances, two NFC Central titles, and a berth in the 1992 NFC Championship Game.He captained the Lions defense that was one of the best statistically in the NFL in the mid-1990s. Spielman is Detroits all-time leader in career tackles with 1,138 (since the team began recording tackles statistically in 1973.)He also recorded 10 sacks, four interceptions, 30 pass defenses, 13 forced fumbles and 17 fumble recoveries during his Lions career. He was the first Lion to lead the team in tackles seven consecutive seasons since 1973, including the teams highest single-season tally of 195 tackles in 1994.Spielman represented the Lions in four Pro Bowls (1990-92, 1995) and was named the teams defensive MVP in 1993 and 1994. He played for the Buffalo Bills in 1996 and 1997. In 1996, he set a team and personal record with 206 tackles.
