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.
Skybox 1990, #80Fleer 1990, #157Pro Set 1989, #427
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.
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.
Jim Marshall played DE for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1957-58.
Generational player who helped Buckeyes win by scoring all 14 points (interception, blocked punt, and kicked 2 xp) in a game against Purdue in 1958.
Left school to play in the CFL for the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1959.
In a rare transaction at the time, was swapped from the CFL-NFL trade to the Cleveland Browns, in exchange for Bob Ptacek.
Played the 1960 season with Cleveland, before being traded to the Minnesota Vikings along with a few other players for 2 draft picks.
Went on to play in an improbable 282 games over his 19 season career for the Vikings (starting 270 consecutively)- at the time NFL records.
Member of the famed Purple People Eaters, played in all 4 of the Vikings Super Bowl appearances.
At time of retirement in 1979, had played in every game in Vikings club history.
Finished with 130 sacks- second on the franchise’s record books.
ACCOLADES:
#70 retired- Vikings
Record- Most career fumble recoveries (30)
Record- Most seasons played by a defensive player (20)
Record- Most consecutive games played by a defensive player (289)
Minnesota Vikings 25th Anniversary Team
Minnesota Vikings 40th Anniversary Team
50 Greatest Vikings
Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor
Pro Bowl 1968, ’69
Second Team All-Pro 1964, ’68, ’69
NOTES:
Despite Jim’s resume, and being the ultimate iron man, he’s only been considered a finalist for the HoF. I’ve always considered him a HoFer in my book, and found a card that I finally wanted to get signed after I scraped up the small fee. It’s a nice autograph… a bit smudged, but I’ll take it over the crazy prices they wanted online for a certified.
EPITAPH:
6/3/25- Jim Marshall passed away today at the age of 87.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
