Jim had a few cards that came out at the turn of the century that I came across. After researching possible places he lived, I took a shot at where he’s currently coaching. Jim Kubiak is not related to former coach Gary Kubiak.
CARD: Playoff Contenders European Ticket 2000 ACQUIRED: 2021, Future Considerations
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
A 3 time MVP at Louisville, rushed for 2159 yards and 17 TDs.
Although Ralph went undrafted when he came out of college, he ended up playing for the New Orleans Saints, primarily on special teams, and then as an allocation to the WLAF/NFLE.
Played four seasons at RB in the WLAF/NFLE for the Amsterdam Admirals from 1995-98, 00.
Best season came in 1995 rushing for 479 yards on 132 carries, with 3 TDs.
Also had a solid 1998, posting 104 carries for 435 yards and 2 TDs.
A knee injury sustained while playing with the Saints later ended his career.
NOTES:
Ralph is the older brother of NFL HOFer Brian Dawkins. His son Dalyn played RB in the USFL22 for the Houston Gamblers.
Set 5 NCAA collegiate passing records while quarterbacking for UC Davis while throwing for 7601 yards and 68 TDs in college career.
Finalist for Harlon Hill Trophy in 1999.
1999 5th round pick of the Tennessee Titans.
Joined NFLE in 2000, playing for the Scottish Claymores leading the franchise to the World Bowl.
Set NFLE mark with a 107.3 QB rating.
Returned to the NFL but was on and off the rosters of the Titans, Chargers, Falcons, and 49ers through 2001.
Resigned with the Titans in 02, and was allocated to the NFLE.
Played 2002 with the Amsterdam Admirals.
Set NFLE record with 30 career TD passes.
Signed with the AFL, playing with the San Jose Sabrecats in 2003, and the Albany Firebirds in 2004.
Has seen extensive stints at the college level, enjoying a season in the UFL as the WRs coach of the Omaha Nighthawks in 2011.
As of 2022, is head coach of Dartmouth.
Bowman 2000 Chrome, #157
NOTES:
Kevin didn’t have a shortage of cards, but I really wanted to get his NFLE entries autographed. Unfortunately the only ones he had in the league were Claymores cards. Still nice grab C/o Dartmouth.
NFLE
ATT
COMP
YDS
PCT
TD
INT
LG
RAT
486
289
3212
59.5
34
12
65T
92.2
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
49
199
4.1
1
9
ARENA
ATT
COMP
YDS
PCT
TD
INT
LG
RAT
22
14
135
63.6
3
1
20
N/A
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