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, #80Fleer 1990, #157Pro 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.
CARD: Playoff Contenders 2000 European Ticket ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Alonzo Johnson played WR at small school Central State (OH)
After going undrafted he was signed by the New Orleans Saints in 1998, seeing action for one contest.
He’d head over to Europe playing for the Barcelona Dragons of the NFLE in 1999.
In Alonzo’s debut he caught 20 passes for 300 yards and 3 TDs, including a 65 yarder.
He’d return to the league the following season, this time for the Rhein Fire, in 2000.
During that season, Alonzo caught 41 passes for 538 yards and 3 TDs, including a 55 yarder.
He also was used as a returner by both squads, seeing the majority of it with the Fire where Alonzo logged 21 punt returns for 121 yards, and 21 kickoff returns for 384 yards.
CARDS: Pro Set 1990, Pro Set 1989, Fleer 1990 ACQUIRED: SENT: 7/10/20 RECEIVED: 8/7/20 (28 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Mike Wilcher followed in Lawrence Taylor’s footsteps at North Carolina playing there in
He posted 68 tackles in his senior season and racked up 20 TFL between his Junior and Senior seasons at defensive end.
In 1983, the Rams converted to a 3-4 defense and were looking for an outside linebacker.
Mike fit that bill and the team selected him near the top of round 2 and decided to convert him over.
It wasn’t until 1984 when Mike was able to cement over a spot in the starting lineup at ROLB- and the starting LB in nickel and dime formations.
In 1985, he posted a career high 12.5 sacks along with 95 tackles.
Mike scored his only professional TD of his career in 1987, a 35 yard fumble recovery against the Redskins, in a 30-26 win.
He held down the starting job through the 1990 season- finishing with 400 career tackles with the Rams,
In 1991, Mike played a final season for the San Diego Chargers, dressing for 2 contests.
NOTES:
Mike had outstanding speed for the era, and was a solid coverage man. Severely underrated, the Rams saw a drop off after his departure. Mike had a pretty decent selection of cards. I really liked the Fleer and Pro Set entries of the era.
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