Blaine McElmurry was a hard hitting FS at Montana from 1993-’96.
Went undrafted and was a free agent signee of the then Houston Oilers in 1997.
After not making the squad, played for the Packers that year.
Signed with the Tennessee Oilers in 1998, and finished the year on the roster of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After playing in ’99 for the Jags, headed over to Europe to play for the Scottish Claymores of the NFLE in 2000.
While playing for the Claymores had 4 interceptions and 12 pass deflections.
In 2002 played for the Amsterdam Admirals.
Signed with the Tennessee Titans in 2002- but didn’t make the squad and subsequently retired.
As of 2022, is a home builder in Montana.
ACCOLADES:
2000 All-NFLE
2022 Montana Football Hall of Fame
NOTES:
I’m interested in understanding a bit better as to why Blaine kept signing with the Oilers/Titans. Great card. Looked like quite the intimidator back in the day.
Jim had a few cards that came out at the turn of the century that I came across. After researching possible places he lived, I took a shot at where he’s currently coaching. Jim Kubiak is not related to former coach Gary Kubiak.
CARD: Playoff Contenders European Ticket 2000 ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
A 3 time MVP at Louisville, rushed for 2159 yards and 17 TDs.
Although Ralph went undrafted when he came out of college, he ended up playing for the New Orleans Saints, primarily on special teams, and then as an allocation to the WLAF/NFLE.
Played four seasons at RB in the WLAF/NFLE for the Amsterdam Admirals from 1995-98, 00.
Best season came in 1995 rushing for 479 yards on 132 carries, with 3 TDs.
Also had a solid 1998, posting 104 carries for 435 yards and 2 TDs.
A knee injury sustained while playing with the Saints later ended his career.
NOTES:
Ralph is the older brother of NFL HOFer Brian Dawkins. His son Dalyn played RB in the USFL22 for the Houston Gamblers.
NFLE
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
407
1483
3.6
9
38
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
47
330
7.0
0
26
KR
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
12
293
24.4
0
81
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