Tag Archives: players who should be in the HoF

Jacoby, Joe

Gameday 1992, #481

CARDS: Skybox 1992, Fleer 1990, Gameday 1992, Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 1/2/21 RECEIVED: 1/23/21 (21 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • At 6’7, 270, Joe Jacoby played OT at Louisville from 1978-’80.
  • Unselected in the 1981 NFL Draft ironically because of his size, Joe signed a free agent contract with the Washington Redskins.
  • Comically he was almost released by the team when they mistook him for a defensive lineman in his rookie preseason.
  • One of 18 lineman brought into camp his rookie year.
  • Jacoby almost quit in camp when his fellow future ‘Hogs’ talked him out of it.
  • From there he’d go down as one of the greatest free agent finds in Redskins history.
  • Started 13 games as a rookie and then a streak of 55 from 1983-’85 before he was sidelined with a knee injury.
  • In 1984, became the first Redskins offensive lineman to score a TD- which became affectionately known as the ‘Jake Quake’.
  • A notorious gym rat, he built on over 30 pounds of bulk by the 1986 season, while still maintaining his agility.
  • Feared run blocker, notable for being the lead lineman in the Redskins’ ‘Counter trey’ play.
  • In 1988, saw action at both right and left tackle during the season, taking over LT fulltime in ’89.
  • Held down the spot through 1992, when Joe saw duty at LG.
  • Limited to 5 games in 1993 as injuries finally took their toll.
  • Retired due to a back injury after 140 starts, 170 games, and three Super Bowl wins.
  • Currently is enjoying coaching at the college level.

ACCOLADES:

  • Louisville Cardinals Ring of Honor
  • All-Pro 1983-’84, ’87
  • Pro Bowl 1983-’86
  • Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
  • NFL 1980’s All-Decade Team
  • Washington Redskins 90 Greatest Players

NOTES:

Joe had emerged to be on a short list for me recently as he appeared in 4 set needs for me. He’s got a wonderful autograph. Strong blue with nice curves.

Joe definitely belongs into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As he’s considered a ‘senior’ now, he faces a logger jam to get into the hall, but in 2023 he did receive his first nomination.

Brodie, John (2)

CARD: Upper Deck Legends 1997
ACQUIRED: 2023, EBay

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

NOTES:

John really doesn’t sign TTM very much or anymore, and this certified like many others were usually out of reach financially for me. I just got lucky on this one. Brodie should’ve been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame some time ago imho. I feel that his career, spanning 3 decades, and owning all the 49ers passing records at the time of his retirement really should merit a bit more consideration.

Moses, Haven

Upper Deck Legends 1997, #AU-148

CARDS: Upper Deck Legends 1997
ACQUIRED: EBay, 2020

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Haven Moses played WR for Los Angeles Harbor Community College from 1964-65.
  • Joined San Diego State under offensive guru Don Coryell, playing there in 1966-67.
  • 9th overall pick of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
  • A dangerous deep bomb threat, Haven amazingly never failed to average below 15.8 yards per catch in any of his 14 seasons.
  • A feat that’s even more amazing considering he played during the entire Dead Ball era of the 70s.
  • In 1969, caught 39 passes for 752 yards, and 5 TDs.
  • Traded during the 1972 season to the Denver Broncos.
  • Caught 28 passes for 518 yards and 8 TDs in 1973.
  • In 1979 had a career high 943 yards (54 catches), and 6 TDs.
  • Retired after the 1981 season.

ACCOLADES:

  • Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
  • AFL All-Star 1969
  • Pro Bowl 1973
  • College Number 25 Retired- San Diego State
  • Colorado Sports Hall of Fame

NOTES:

Haven Moses doesn’t get the acclaim he deserves as the Broncos only appeared in one Super Bowl in the 70s- And his stats are muted because he played during the Dead Ball era. He’s another player that should garner more Hall of Fame consideration, considering his insane yards per catch, but is buried beneath a growing roster of players from more pass happy eras.

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