CARDS: Topps Stadium Club 1992, Fleer 1990, Topps 1990 ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Home SENT: 5/6/24 RECEIVED: 5/25/24 (19 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Tim Johnson played DL at Penn State.
Over his time with the Nittany Lions, Tim had 80 total tackles, 8 sacks and a pick.
He didn’t have to travel far, selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 4th round of the 1986 NFL Draft.
A versatile defensive lineman, he played both DE positions and at DT over his career.
Traded to the Redskins in 1990, he shined most brightly in the playoffs that year when he had two sacks on the Eagles in the NFC Wild Card Game.
In ’91 he’d start every game for the first time in his career at DT.
Redskins would see dividends as Tim responded with 82 total tackles, and 3.5 sacks.
He’d be second on the team with a career high 5.5 sacks in ’92, and lead ‘Skins defensive linemen with 79 tackles.
The following season in 1993, Tim had a career high 103 tackles.
After wrapping up the ’95 season, Johnson played a final season in Cincinnati before retiring.
He’s active in ministry and has worked and created many philanthropic causes.
ACCOLADES:
NFC Defensive Player of the Week Wild Card Weekend 1990
Pro Bowl 1992
1993 Redskin of the Year
NOTES:
Tim had an interesting niche of cards that came out when he was with the Steelers and ‘Skins. A late bloomer, he found his footing with Washington and then he had all the cards you can think of.
INSCRIPTION:
Truly, Truly I say unto you unless one is born again, he can not see the Kingdom of God.
Kevin Fagan played DL at the University of Miami (FL) from 1981-1985.
During the Sugar Bowl in 1986 he sustained a devastating knee injury.
The 49ers took a chance on him and drafted Kevin in the 4th round of the 1986 NFL Draft.
He’d spend his entire rookie season on IR.
Transitioned into the starting lineup and in 1989 had 7 sacks and 40 tackles.
Had his best season the following year with 63 tackles and 9.5 sacks.
In the 1990 post season, he’d lead the defensive line in tackles with 14.
Injuries slowly chipped away at his playing time and after 7 seasons in the NFL, Fagan retired from the league.
Went into coaching football and softball after retiring from the league.
Exclusively became a softball coach upon joining the College of Central Florida in 2014.
In 2020 was named the new softball head coach at Emmanuel College (GA).
ACCOLADES:
UM Sports Hall of Fame
Co-Winner of the 49ers’ Len Eshmont Award 1990
NOTES:
Well Kevin was signing at a relatively decent clip recently so I decided to take a shot and sent him a Fleer 90 and a Skybox 92. He sent me neither back and instead dropped in a hideous Upper Deck 1991- which was smeared. I ended up picking up this Fleer a bit later via eBay, but a disappointing exchange nevertheless.
A stout and bruising runningback, Bob Perryman played for Michigan from 1983-86.
In his Senior campaign he rushed 112 times for 529 yards and 8 TDs.
79th overall pick (3rd round) of the New England Patriots in 1987, the Patriots would employ him mainly as a fullback.
In 1988, he ran for 448 yards on 146 carries, scoring 6 times, while also catching 17 passes for 134 yards.
His 1989 campaign was arguably his best in the NFL, rushing for 562 yards on 152 carries, while catching 29 balls out of the backfield.
Released during the 1990 season, due to a locker room controversy.
Signed with the Dallas Cowboys, but didn’t see any action during the remainder of the season.
Released and played for the Broncos, starting 8 games over the 1991 and 1992 campaigns.
Over Patriots career he rushed 393 times for 1338 yards and 9 TDs.
Frighteningly effective in short yardage situations, he averaged a 46.3 success rate on 3rd down conversions.
NOTES:
After he retired he continued to reside in New England, and enjoyed his time working as an assistant coach in the Independent Women’s Football League for the Boston Militia. He became a probation officer and enjoyed refereeing football games and working with the United Way.
Before his passing Bob had moved to a short list of players I was interested in writing. I really liked this card and heard he was decent TTM. Unfortunately I had to settle for an eBay find.
EPITAPH:
2/23/23- Robert passed away in Snellville, GA after a rapid decline due in part to dementia. He was only 58.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
