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AAF, NFL

Denham, Anthony

CARD: Topps AAF 2019 Certified
ACQUIRED: 2019, Private Break
FAILURE: TTM 2024, C/o Work

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Anthony Denham transferred from East LA College to Utah in 2012 to play TE for the Utes.
  • Over his two years he caught 35 passes for 426 yards and 2 TDs.
  • Undrafted in 2014, he spent the next year, year and a half on and off the practice and regular season roster of the Houston Texans.
  • Then from 2016-’18, Denham was a member of the Eagles and Cardinals, and then back to the Eagles again before finally being cut.
  • In 2019, Anthony joined the AAF and signed with the Salt Lake City Stallions.
  • Saw action in all 8 contests, starting 5, posting 18 receptions for 179 yards and a TD, before the league folded.

NOTES:

I had hoped to get Anthony on his AAF card but didn’t hear back from him.

NFL

Sims, Keith

CARDS: Pro Set 1990, Score 1990, Score 1990 Supplemental, Gameday 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Home
SENT: 1/3 RECEIVED: 1/17 (14 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Keith Sims was a well decorated OL that played for the Iowa State Cyclones from 85-89.
  • His size and speed on his feet made him a versatile lineman who could play any position on the line.
  • During the 1990 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins were looking to rebuild their OL to keep the pocket clean for Dan Marino.
  • With their first two picks of the draft, the Dolphins selected Richmond Webb (1st) and Keith Sims (2nd).
  • Webb was immediately slotted in at T while Sims took over at G.
  • They’d form a dominant duo, that’d anchor the Dolphins from 1990-’97.
  • During the ’97 season, Sims played for the Redskins.
  • After an offseason with the Eagles in ’98, Sims finished out his career back in Washington from 1998-’00.
  • Over his career, Sims played in 142 games, starting 133.
  • Since retiring, Keith has gone into coaching.

ACCOLADES:

  • All Rookie Team 1990
  • Pro Bowl 1993-’95
  • 2nd Team AP 1994
  • Iowa State Hall of Fame
  • Dolphins Walk of Fame 2013

NOTES:

Keith Sims, was a top notch and versatile lineman that has received due from both Iowa State and Miami- but buried under a backlog of elite players, will never see his due in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. A reliable TTMer he signed these 4 cards for me.

NFL

Smith, Torrey

CARD: Topps Finest 2012 Certified Autograph 142/310
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2026

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • 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.