NFL

Jacoby, Joe

Gameday 1992, #481

CARDS: Skybox 1992, Fleer 1990, Gameday 1992, Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 1/2/21 RECEIVED: 1/23/21 (21 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • At 6’7, 270, Joe Jacoby played OT at Louisville from 1978-’80.
  • Unselected in the 1981 NFL Draft ironically because of his size, Joe signed a free agent contract with the Washington Redskins.
  • Comically he was almost released by the team when they mistook him for a defensive lineman in his rookie preseason.
  • One of 18 lineman brought into camp his rookie year.
  • Jacoby almost quit in camp when his fellow future ‘Hogs’ talked him out of it.
  • From there he’d go down as one of the greatest free agent finds in Redskins history.
  • Started 13 games as a rookie and then a streak of 55 from 1983-’85 before he was sidelined with a knee injury.
  • In 1984, became the first Redskins offensive lineman to score a TD- which became affectionately known as the ‘Jake Quake’.
  • A notorious gym rat, he built on over 30 pounds of bulk by the 1986 season, while still maintaining his agility.
  • Feared run blocker, notable for being the lead lineman in the Redskins’ ‘Counter trey’ play.
  • In 1988, saw action at both right and left tackle during the season, taking over LT fulltime in ’89.
  • Held down the spot through 1992, when Joe saw duty at LG.
  • Limited to 5 games in 1993 as injuries finally took their toll.
  • Retired due to a back injury after 140 starts, 170 games, and three Super Bowl wins.
  • Currently is enjoying coaching at the college level.
Skybox 1990, #80
Fleer 1990, #157
Pro Set 1989, #427

ACCOLADES:

  • Louisville Cardinals Ring of Honor
  • All-Pro 1983-’84, ’87
  • Pro Bowl 1983-’86
  • Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
  • NFL 1980’s All-Decade Team
  • Washington Redskins 90 Greatest Players

NOTES:

Joe had emerged to be on a short list for me recently as he appeared in 4 set needs for me. He’s got a wonderful autograph. Strong blue with nice curves.

Joe definitely belongs into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As he’s considered a ‘senior’ now, he faces a logger jam to get into the hall, but in 2023 he did receive his first nomination.