Tim McKyer played CB at University of Texas at Arlington where he’d be made into a 3rd round choice of the San Fransisco 49ers in 1986.
Had a spectacular debut notching 45 total tackles, 23 pass deflections and 6 interceptions for 33 yards and a TD.
Although McKyer displayed great speed and leaping ability he was frequently targeted in 1987.
He had a very impressive ’88 campaign recording 7 interceptions, 19 pass deflections, and 39 tackles.
After the ’89 season, McKyer was traded to the Miami Dolphins.
He’d post 4 picks and 44 total tackles in his lone season there.
Then for McKyer he’d be off to Atlanta in another trade in 1991.
Quickly was paired with Deion Sanders and they formed a nasty CB duo, as Tim notched 6 picks in Atlanta in ’91.
1993 began truly Tim’s mercenary phase.
He’d spend one year each with Detroit (’93), Pittsburgh (’94), Carolina (’95), Atlanta (again ’96), and Denver (’97), primarily as a situational starter.
In possibly the highlight of his career while playing for Carolina in 1995, Tim posted a 96 yard interception against the ‘9ers, keying the Panthers 13-7 win.
In 170 total contests, Tim finished with 33 interceptions for 235 yards and 2 TDs.
ACCOLADES:
All Rookie Team 1986
NOTES:
Tim is a non-signer TTM so it’s been hard to nab him on the two Action Packed Rookies sets he appears in. I saw this for a pretty reasonable price and just had to take a chance at this price.
Tim’s passionate about his children- and after a divorce from his wife became extremely active in the little discussed issue of Men’s Parental Rights.
He’d run 43 times for 134 yards, and catch 15 passes for 101 yards that season before injury ended his season after 5 games.
Then he returned stateside for camp and practice squad action with the Colts in 2007, and the Panthers from 2007-’09.
He’d wrap up his playing career on the off-season roster of the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 2010.
DeCori pursued a career in law enforcement and as of 2025 has become a decorated member of Texas DPS Enforcement.
NOTES:
DeCori is most famously known by Razorback faithful for catching the TD pass from Matt Jones with seconds to play, to upset the 18th ranked LSU Tigers in what is known as the Miracle on Markham.
Great card. Great autograph from DeCori. A fun, deep cut player.
Torrey Smith converted from QB to WR his Freshman year at Maryland in 2007.
The raw talent speed merchant stepped into the starting lineup for 6 games in 2008 seeing significant time on special teams returning kicks.
Posted a 25.9 Average, returning 42 kicks and 1 99 yards for a TD.
In 2009, he pulled double duty, catching 61 passes for 824 yards and 5 TDs, while leading the NCAA with 51 returns for 1309 yards (2 TDs).
Then in 2010, Smith caught 67 passes for 1055 yards and 12 TDs.
2nd round pick of the Ravens in 2011.
Immediately built rapport with QB Joe Flacco as a deep vertical threat.
Caught 50 passes for 841 yards and 7 TDs his rookie campaign.
In 2013 had a career high 65 catches for 1,128 yards and 4 TDs.
His 2014 campaign would yield a career high 11 TD catches on 49 receptions.
Played 2015 and ’16 with the San Fransisco 49ers.
Posted a league high 20.1 yards per reception in 2015 on 33 receptions.
Joined the Eagles for 2017 winning his second Super Bowl catching 36 passes for 430 yards and 2 TDs.
Final season in 2018 was with the Panthers in primarily a backup capacity, but still managed to catch 17 passes for 190 yards and 2 TDs.
Hugely involved in philanthropic work- an area Torrey has been recognized in for his contributions.
Torrey has expanded his interests into working both in radio and podcasts as a co-host of “The Opening Drive” and “Trending Thoughts with Torrey Smith”.
ACCOLADES:
Library of Virginia – Strong Men & Women of Virginia History
Colonial Beach Park- Named in his honor
NOTES:
A beautiful, beautiful tricolor patch card from Torrey’s Jersey here that I was able to negotiate off the seller at a more than fair price. If you think that the card market is fine, then I’m more than happy to poach mid range memorable Hall of very good, tricolor patches, and select autographs off of you.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
