CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Pro Set 1990, Topps 1990 ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o Home SENT: 2/21/23 RECEIVED: 9/12/23 (203 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
An AP Honorable Mention in 1980 when he caught 26 passes, Hoby Brenner played TE at USC.
3rd round choice of the New Orleans Saints in 1981.
His 41 catches (574 yards) in ’83 ranked second on the team.
Then in 1984 had 28 receptions for 554 yards and 6 TDs.
Improved on those numbers again in ’85 with 42 receptions for 652 yards (3 TDs) and was named team’s offensive player of the year.
In 1990 passed Mark Childs to become club’s all-time leading receiver at TE.
Retired after the 1993 campaign, appearing in 175 contests.
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1985
New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame
NOTES:
A venerable TE who really didn’t get enough credit, you gotta wonder how Hoby’s career would have ended if it was tailored more towards him in general, as Brenner was not only an exceptional blocker, he was an accomplished receiver as well.
CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Action Packed 1991, Skybox Impact 1992 ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home SENT: 2/14 RECEIVED: 3/7 (21 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Ronnie Lippett was a 3 year starter at the University of Miami at DB from 1979-’81.
Recorded 3 interceptions and 49 tackles in his Senior year, and 10 overall for this career.
Drafted by the New England Patriots in 1982 during the 8th round, Lippett ended up being a steal for the team.
Although standing at 5’11”, 180, he almost immediately stepped into the starting lineup replacing Mike Haynes (who departed for LA).
Over his career Lippett intercepted 24 passes- with 7 of them coming at the hands of Dan Marino.
Best season came in 1986 when Lippett had 8 picks for 76 yards.
Despite suffering near career ending injuries, Lippett played through the 1991 season, appearing in 121 contests.
After retiring worked with families counselling kids to stay off drugs and owned a series of quick oil change shops.
ACCOLADES:
University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame
AFC Defensive Player of the Week 1986
New England Patriots All 1980s Team
NOTES:
A venerable DB, Ronnie Lippett was a solid DB in Tecmo Superbowl. Lippett has received some attention for his litigation against the Patriots and the NFL for workman’s compensation, delayed payments and benefit issues.
CARDS: Pro Set 1989, Action Packed 1990, Score 1991, Fleer 1990 ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home SENT: 1/27/22 RECEIVED: 9/12/22 (228 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Mark Murphy played college football at little known West Liberty State.
DB signed as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers in 1980.
An iron clad tackler at SS, who was very effective as a zone defender, quickly established himself as a starter in the secondary in ’81.
Had career high 114 total tackles in 1984.
Started for the team through ’86- when he spent the entire season on IR after breaking his leg.
Returned back to form in 1987, led the team in tackles the next 4 seasons.
Notched a career high 5 interceptions and 4 fumble recoveries the following season.
Dabbled in coaching at the high school and small college level since retirement in 1992.
ACCOLADES:
West Liberty State Hall of Fame
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
Stark County High School Hall of Fame
NOTES:
Mark Murphy was always an underrated gem who got the appreciation of his peers and fans in Green Bay- but very little outside of it. He however did cash in on most of the major brands before he retired, and all my set needs are represented here. Mark has alopecia and doesn’t have any hair on his body. My friends used to call him ‘Mr. Clean’. Mark Murphy is not to be confused with the football executive by the same name.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
