CARDS: Action Packed Rookies 1992, Star Pics 1992 ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Home SENT: 8/17/24 RECEIVED: 3/21/25 (216 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
DB Darren Perry played college ball at Penn State from 1988-’91.
Over his last two years with the program he really demonstrated a nose for the ball, recording 7 picks in ’90 and 6 in ’91.
Of those interceptions he returned 3 for TDs over that span.
His 7 picks in 90 were the most by a Nittany Lion defender since 1978.
At the time his 15 career interceptions were second in school history.
Selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 8th round of the 1992 NFL Draft.
Went on to have 6 interceptions his rookie season from his FS position- and became the first rookie to lead the Steelers in picks.
Had a career high 7 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries in 1994.
In 1996 had 2 picks for 40 yards and his only career TD against the Houston Oilers.
Started 110 straight games from 1992-’98.
Signed with the San Diego Chargers in 1999- but injured his neck and was out the entire season.
Played a final season in 2000 with the New Orleans Saints, tallying 3 final interceptions.
Has built an extensive coaching resume starting with the Bengals in 2002-’03.
Returned to Steelers to coach from 2004-’06, and then off to the Raiders from ’07-’08.
Spent most of coaching career with the Green Bay Packers from 2009-’17 as their safeties coach.
In 2023, he appeared back on the coaching radar as the DBs coach for the XFL Vegas Vipers.
NOTES:
I knew that Darren signed TTM so I wasn’t going to blink twice when I realized I sent these cards right before a paid signing popped. That being said, I waited a long time to get these back TTM but I was happy to add them to their respective sets.
In 10 contests he caught 44 passes for 474 yards and a TD.
After the season Sal was signed by the Cleveland Browns.
ACCOLADES:
All UFL 2025
NOTES:
After the Renegades trounced the Brahmas at San Antonio, Sal was kind enough to sign an additional card or two for me after the game. I sent those extras to some friends for some future considerations.
All things aside this is a great looking card of him and I was really glad to add his certified to help close out the set.
TRADE DETAILS:
Traded: 1/1 Alex Mollette BLACK Upper Deck 2024 UFL
Received: Sal Cannella, Marquette King, Mark Gilbert, and Jace Sternberger Upper Deck 2024 UFL autographs.
CARDS: Score Supplemental 1990, Pro Set 1989, Gameday 1992 ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Home SENT: 2/3/23 RECEIVED: 3/11/23 (36 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Joe Kelly played LB for the Washington Huskies in 1984 and ’85 where he displayed tremendous ability to be a pass covering LB.
Intercepted 7 passes for 81 yards over college career thanks in part to really impressive ability to diagnose and react to plays.
Semi finalist for the Dick Butkus Award in ’85.
Selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the first round of the 1986 NFL Draft.
Became locked in at starter about midway through rookie season, and by ’89 was leading the LB corps in tackles with 68.
Traded to Jets in 1990 along with Scott Jones for Reggie Rembert in 1990.
He’d pull in a career high 74 tackles that season for New York.
In 1991, intercepted a goal line pass against Miami helping to propel the Jets to the playoffs.
Signed with Raiders in 1993, and again scored career highs in tackles with 97 that year- finishing as the club’s second leading tackler.
Finished out career with one year stints with the Rams (1994), Packers (’95) and Eagles (in ’96).
Saw action in 163 games, starting 106.
NOTES:
Joe Kelly had a quiet, yet solid pro football career playing for 6 NFL teams over 11 seasons. I love his Score Supplemental card with him rolling out. He comes from really impressive bloodlines with both his father playing in the CFL for Montreal, and his uncle playing in the AFL/NFL for the Oilers, Chiefs, Bengals, and Falcons.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
