I like Christian so much as a person after meeting him back in 2011. He made such a positive impression back then. I had really wanted to get his autograph again on a few cards- well a lot of cards.
After sporadically signing back in 2019, I sent one out, only to wait 2770 days for him to return it asking for a charitable donation to the Christian Okoye Foundation. I was sort of conflicted about the wait- but I’d guess he was buried under fan mail for all those years, so I am thankful he returned them. So I packed them up with the fee with a few additional cards and sent these back out.
That leaves me with a few odds and ends to complete out my collection with him. I also invited him to town and told him to look me up so I could treat him to real BBQ or breakfast tacos.
I got Rickey Jackson way back in 2011. A few shows and signings went by when luckily I was able to find one at a very reasonable price. These cards clear out the remaining set needs I have of Rickey. I went with gold on these thinking they’d pop nicely. I probably should’ve just stuck with blue- but that’s okay.
Dan Hampton played DT at the University of Arkansas from 1975-’78.
Over college career tabbed 237 total tackles, 32 tackles for loss and recovered 6 fumbles.
Selected in the first round (4th overall) of the 1979 Draft by the Chicago Bears.
In 1980 had 11.5 sacks, 73 total tackles, and 2 forced fumbles.
During the 1981 season, sacked the Saints a career game high 3 times.
Despite constant double teams, managed 11.5 sacks, 54 total tackles, and 3 fumble recoveries in ’84.
Had a sack and a fumble recovery in the Bears Super Bowl XX win.
Tied a career high with 3 sacks against the Packers in ’86.
Started both end and tackle over career and saw nose action in nickel situations in the 4-6 defense.
Played in 12 seasons, and started more games than any other Bear at the time (151)- but suffered 10 knee surgeries.
Retired after the 1990 season.
ACCOLADES:
Razorbacks All-Decade Team 1970s
University of Arkansas All Century Team
College Football Hall of Fame
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame
University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame
PFWA All-Rookie Team
PFW Defensive Player of the Year 1982
SWC Player of the Year 1978
100 Greatest Bears Player of All-Time
All Pro 1984
Second Team AP 1982, ’85, ’86, ’88
Pro Bowl 1980, ’82, ’94, ’85
NFL 1980s All Decade Team
NOTES:
Along with Sid Luckman, Dan is the only Bear to have played in 3 decades (70s-90s). He appears in both Tecmo Bowl and Tecmo Super Bowl as a member of the Chicago Bears.
After striking out on Dan twice before, I luckily had reloaded in time to get him on these two cards.
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