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Mike Alstott, affectionately known as the “A-Train,” is one of the most iconic fullbacks in NFL history, renowned for his bruising running style and versatility. Born on December 21, 1973, in Joliet, Illinois, Alstott played college football at Purdue University, where he became the school’s all-time leading rusher and a consensus All-American in 1995. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted him in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft, setting the stage for an illustrious professional career.
During his 12 seasons (1996–2007) with the Buccaneers, Alstott emerged as a fan favorite and a critical piece of Tampa Bay’s offense. Known for his power running, soft hands, and ability to plow through defenders, he earned six Pro Bowl selections and four First-Team All-Pro honors. Alstott totaled 5,088 rushing yards, 2,284 receiving yards, and 71 touchdowns during his career, excelling as both a runner and receiver. His relentless playstyle made him a centerpiece of the Buccaneers’ offense during their rise to prominence, highlighted by their victory in Super Bowl XXXVII in 2003, where Alstott scored the franchise’s first-ever Super Bowl touchdown.
Alstott’s legacy extends beyond his stats, as he epitomized toughness, teamwork, and grit, becoming a symbol of the blue-collar ethos of Tampa Bay football. Even after retiring due to a neck injury, Alstott remained an enduring figure in Buccaneers history, celebrated for his role in transforming the team into perennial contenders during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Offered is an 8” x 10” color photo of Alstott scoring a Touchdown (the first ever TD in Tampa Bay Super Bowl history) vs the Raiders in the Super Bowl. He signed this photo in silver pen and wrote in his own hand “A-Train – SB XXXVII Champs!”
This came from a private signing (photo and credit card COA included)
These inscriptions would have cost you an arm and a leg to have done.
Item: 13756
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