Category Archives: University of Texas

University of Texas

Hamilton, Bill

CARD: UT Upper Deck 2011
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2020

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Bill Hamilton arrived at Texas as a QB in 1973, but a broken hand prompted a move to LB.
  • Had 7 FF, 123 total tackles and 2 picks in 1975.
  • In the Bluebonnet Bowl, Bill had 13 tackles, a fumble recovery and an interception to help the Longhorns defeat the Colorado Buffalos 38-21
  • Posted 154 total tackles, and a single game high 23 tackles against Houston.
  • Did not pursue football professionally, and became a renowned orthopedic and sports surgeon.

ACCOLADES:

  • Texas Hall of Honor 2018

NOTES:

Bill played college ball at a time where good college athletes still could make more money doing other things than play sports. It’s great to see him get the accolades he deserves from this set.

University of Texas, WLAF

Lilljedahl, Bobby

CARD: Pro Set WLAF 1991
ACQUIRED: Ebay, 2025
FAILURE: TTM 2013, C/o Home. TTM 2024, C/o Home

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Bob Lilljedahl played P primarily for Texas from 1986-’89.
  • He punted 156 times for 6498 yards (41.7 yards per punt).
  • Number one pick of punters during the 1991 World League draft by the Frankfurt Galaxy but was cut during the preseason.
  • The New York-New Jersey Knights picked up Bob prior to week 3.
  • Ended up being one of the league’s most effective punter, averaging 42.3 yards on 39 punts.
  • Had a 62 yard boomer against Birmingham during the season.
  • Did not return to franchise for the 1992 season and has lived in fair anonymity ever since.

NOTES:

I’ve tried Bobby a few times TTM with no success. What’s even more frustrating is that he resided somewhere in Central Texas- or at least used to. He’s a zero burger through the mail, but I just kept trying.

My reverse search led me to Facebook, and I realized he was friend with a mutual contact of mine, John Walker. John and I had built up a rapport. I had done some custom card work for him and in exchange he promised to help me get Bob’s autograph. That time has come and gone. What? A year? Two?

Anyway, I got tired of waiting so I secured Bob’s autograph on his Pro Set card via eBay, knocking out one of 3 set needs from this elusive Longhorn.

NFL, University of Texas

Thomas, Sloan (4)

CARDS: UT Upper Deck 2011 HACK, Upper Deck Rookie Foundations 2004, SP Authentics 2004, Playoff Honors 2004, Leaf Rookies & Stars 2004 Longevity, Playoff Absolute Memorabilia 2004
ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Work
SENT: 9/10 RECEIVED: 9/15 (5 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

NOTES:

Pretty much cleared out Sloan’s cards with this fell swoop in a very short 5 days via his work. Wouldn’t be surprised if there’s one more hanging around out there I’ll hold on to for an in person event or camp. I really like how the Upper Deck HACK set is shaping up. I’m getting a fair amount of guys who should’ve been in the set or flew under the radar.
-Sloan being one of them.