CARDS: Action Packed 1990, Gameday 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Work
SENT: 2/3 RECEIVED: 9/20 (229 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
- Two year starter at OT for USC in 1984 and ’85.
- Packers traded their first and second round pick to acquire Ruettgers in the first round of the ’85 draft.
- By ’88, established himself as one of the best OL in the league.
- Known for shrewd preparation, meticulous record keeping of opponents, game film study, and weight room work ethic.
- Played against Lawrence Taylor and shut him out in the final game of the season as he was attempting to eclipse the NFL sack record.
- Played for the Packers through 1996, but as injuries mounted over his career, he ultimately had to retire.
- Over his playing time he appeared in 156 games, starting 140 and winning Super Bowl XXXI.
- Has coached high school football in Oregon and teaches sociology at the college level.
ACCOLADES:
- Packers Hall of Fame 2013
- Packers Offensive MVP 1989
NOTES:
Ken appears in both Tecmo Super Bowl and the follow up Super Nintendo/ Genesis games as a member of the Packers. Ken had some great cards and among them were these two beauties that I really wanted to add to their respective sets. He still has a few more and I may look into those at a much later date.