CARDS: Fleer 1990, Topps Stadium Club 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 11/2/2022 RECEIVED: 11/18/2023 (381 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

• Big and strong, Ken Lanier played OL at Florida State.
• Started 46 contests and set the school record in shot put with a toss of 60.2.
• He was a 5th round selection of the Denver Broncos in 1981.
• Durable and reliable, he became a fulltime starter at RT in 1982 and did not look back.
• He played in 169 consecutive games and started 131.
• Signed with the Los Angeles Raiders in 1993, seeing action in 2 contests before injury ended his season.
• After reaching an injury settlement with LA, resigned with the Broncos in 1994 as a depth move.
• Played in 4 contests and retired after the season.

NOTES:

Despite protecting John Elway’s blindside for the majority of his career, and being a well rounded and respected lineman in the NFL- Ken never got his due or even a Pro Bowl nod. His cards came late in his career but must have been a welcome sight- even in year 10.

The Fleer 90 was a set need, but I really love the old orange crush look. I also miss the style of that era with the neck rolls and extra large padding.