Category Archives: NFL

NFL, University of Texas

Acker, Bill

CARD: Upper Deck University of Texas 2011 Certified
ACQUIRED: EBay, 2020

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Bill Acker played DT for the Texas Longhorns from 1975-’79.
  • He posted a career high 14 sacks in 1978.
  • Over his 4 years at UT he had 29 career sacks.
  • Selected in the 6th round of the 1980 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.
  • Bill was used at nosetackle for the entirety of his career in the NFL.
  • He played 2 seasons for the Cardinals in which he had .5 sacks and 1 fumble recovery in 4 starts.
  • Dressed for 8 contests in 1982 for the Chiefs.
  • After not making the roster of the Bengals in ’83, hopped over to the Bills for ’83 and ’84.
  • Was out of the league in 1985 and ’86 before playing 2 contests for the Chiefs in 1987.
  • Avid scuba diver and founder of the Manta Ray Bay Hotel and Yap Divers of Micronesia.

NOTES:

  • Scuba Diving Hall of Fame 2014
NFL

Droughns, Reuben

Leaf Rookies & Stars 2006, #27
Playoff Contenders 2006, #24

CARDS: Playoff Contenders 2006 Season Ticket, Leaf Rookies & Stars 2006
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 1/29/21 RECEIVED: 2/20/21 (22 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • A two year starter at RB for Oregon (’98-’99) Rueben Droughns rushed for 1963 yards and 18 TDs on 368 carries.
  • Selected in the 3rd round of the 2000 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.
  • Sidelined his entire rookie season with a separated shoulder.
  • In 2001, started 3 games and ran for 72 yards on 30 carries.
  • After briefly spending time on the PS of Miami, he joined the Denver Broncos in 2002.
  • It wasn’t until 2004 that Reuben saw measured success on the gridiron.
  • He’d take the NFL by storm rushing 275 times for 1240 yards and 6 TDs for Denver.
  • Traded to the Browns in 2005.
  • He’d add another 1232 yards to his career total and become the first Brown to rush for over 1,000 yards in over 15 years.
  • After rushing for 758 yards in ’06 for Cleveland, Droughns was traded to the New York Giants where the Giants used him primarily as a goalline back.
  • Droughns retired after the 2008 season.
  • Reuben has dabbled in coaching, working internationally for the CEFL from 2010-2013 and Serbian team Vukovi Beograd.
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NFL

Gogan, Kevin ‘Big Nasty’

Pro Set Platinum 1991, #175
Topps Stadium Club 1992, #122

CARDS: Pro Set Platinum 1991, Topps Stadium Club 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Home
SENT: 5/6 RECEIVED: 7/1 (56 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Kevin Gogan was a big and agile lineman who played college ball at Washington.
  • A 3 year starter at Tackle, he also possessed the ability to kick in at guard in a pinch.
  • Selected in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Cowboys in the 8th round, he was one of the last big draft steals of the Tom Landry era in Dallas.
  • As the Cowboys continued to rebuild their OL, Gogan provided valuable depth and saw action at every position across the line (with the exception of center) and as a 3rd tight end.
  • Helped pave the way for Emmitt Smith‘s early rushing success.
  • Signed with the Raiders in 1994 and started at RG.
  • Played for LA/ Oakland through 1996.
  • Signed with the 49ers in 1997 where he became entrenched at RG.
  • Paved the way up front for Garrison Hearst‘s resurgence.
  • Traded to Dolphins in ’99 and played a season with the team.
  • Finished career as a member of the San Diego Chargers in 2000.
  • Loves the sport and is a high school coach and color commentator.
  • Started 179 of 213 contests.

ACCOLADES:

  • Pro Bowl 1994, ’97, ’98
  • 2nd Team All Pro 1998

NOTES:

Great autographs here on some nice cards of Kevin. Love the red paint pen he used. You can tell because the ink looks a bit flatter than the conventional sharpie. Over his career Kevin only had 17 cards- of which the Pro Set Platinum 1991 is considered his rookie card.

I never got Kevin at Cowboys training camp. I think the only OL I could corner was Nate Newton because he was such a popular personality.