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GFL, NFL, NFLE

Benetka, Daniel ‘The Bull’

CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003
ACQUIRED: eBay 2023, Private Acquisition

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Daniel Benetka was a 6-foot-4-inch, 295lb DL who attended the University of Idaho.
  • He also was a Discus thrower at the school notching a throw of 183.5 yards.
  • Signed by the San Francisco 49ers as a rookie free agent, but was released prior to the 1999 regular season.
  • Signed with the Frankfurt Galaxy of the NFLE in 2001.
  • Ended up having a very long and productive career in the NFLE playing there from 2001 to the league’s conclusion in 2007.
  • Played with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2001 preseason, but it is not clear if he was released prior to the regular season.
  • Played with the New England Patriots during the 2003 preseason, but was released prior to the regular season.
  • Played for the Falcons in 2004.
  • Over seven seasons in the NFLE posted 4.5 sacks and 2 interceptions for 10 yards.

NOTES:

Daniel is considered a Frankfurt Galaxy ‘great’ and was involved with the founding of the GFL club, the Frankfurt Universe. He’s also been active in promoting the sport of American Football in Europe.

CFL, NFL, NFLE

Birmingham, Decori

CARD: VGF German NFLE 2007
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 2/12/21 RECEIVED: 3/1/21 (22 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • WR/ RB DeCori Birmingham played college ball at Arkansas from 2001-2004.
  • He ran 223 times for 1,151 yards and 7 TDs, and caught 57 passes for 592 yards and 6 TDs over his college career.
  • Reliable in the return game as well, DeCori had 61 kick returns for 1321 yards and 52 punt returns for 546 yards.
  • DeCori saw camp/ PS action with the Patriots and Jets in 2005, the ‘9ers in 2006, and the Giants in ’06 and ’07.
  • In 2007 DeCori played for the Frankfurt Galaxy of the NFLE.
  • 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.

NFL

Coffman, Chase

CARD: Donruss Rookies & Stars 2009 Longevity Certified
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Chase Coffman played TE at Missouri from 2005-2008.
  • In his senior season Coffman caught 90 passes for 987 yards and 10 TDs.
  • Over his college career he caught 247 passes for 2659 yards and 30 TDs.
  • His 247 receptions were a NCAA record for TEs, and his 30 TDs were a school record.
  • Third round selection of the Cincinnati Bengals in 2009.
  • Coffman’s career was marred by injury, and he spent his time in Cinci on and off the practice squad and regular season roster.
  • Was not resigned following the 2011 season and joined the Buccaneers.
  • Shortly after that Coffman was signed by the Falcons and played for the team through the 2013 season.
  • Signed with the Titans in 2014, and caught his first professional TD.
  • Waived by Tennessee during the 2015 campaign, Chase joined the Seahawks.
  • Finished his career playing one final season on and off the roster of the Indianapolis Colts.

ACCOLADES:

  • John Mackey Award 2008
  • 2014 University of Missouri Athletics Hall of Fame

NOTES:

After Chase’s playing career concluded he briefly spent time in coaching before switching over to financial management.