Pro Set Platinum 1991, #175Topps Stadium Club 1992, #122
CARDS: Pro Set Platinum 1991, Topps Stadium Club 1992 ACQUIRED: TTM 2024, C/o Home SENT: 5/6 RECEIVED: 7/1 (56 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Kevin Gogan was a big and agile lineman who played college ball at Washington.
A 3 year starter at Tackle, he also possessed the ability to kick in at guard in a pinch.
Selected in the 1987 NFL Draft by the Cowboys in the 8th round, he was one of the last big draft steals of the Tom Landry era in Dallas.
As the Cowboys continued to rebuild their OL, Gogan provided valuable depth and saw action at every position across the line (with the exception of center) and as a 3rd tight end.
Helped pave the way for Emmitt Smith‘s early rushing success.
Signed with the Raiders in 1994 and started at RG.
Played for LA/ Oakland through 1996.
Signed with the 49ers in 1997 where he became entrenched at RG.
Traded to Dolphins in ’99 and played a season with the team.
Finished career as a member of the San Diego Chargers in 2000.
Loves the sport and is a high school coach and color commentator.
Started 179 of 213 contests.
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1994, ’97, ’98
2nd Team All Pro 1998
NOTES:
Great autographs here on some nice cards of Kevin. Love the red paint pen he used. You can tell because the ink looks a bit flatter than the conventional sharpie. Over his career Kevin only had 17 cards- of which the Pro Set Platinum 1991 is considered his rookie card.
I never got Kevin at Cowboys training camp. I think the only OL I could corner was Nate Newton because he was such a popular personality.
Alex Barrett played DL for San Diego State from 2013-’16.
He appeared in 44 contests, posting 165 total tackles, 39 TFL, 18.0 sacks, and 2 interceptions.
Signed as an UDFA by the Detroit Lions following the 2017 NFL Draft.
Spent a good portion of 2017/’18 on and off the practice squad.
Opted to sign with the San Diego Fleet of the AAF during the tail end of 2018.
In 8 contests, he had 15 tackles and 2.0 sacks.
Quickly signed with the Raiders following the end of the AAF in 2019.
Released with an injury settlement in September of that year.
Joined the 49ers in November of 2019.
Has spent time on and off the team’s practice squad and active roster through 2024.
NOTES:
I tracked down Barrett and was lucky enough to get his autograph on his AAF card, but because of the date it must have gotten lost in the shuffle of the new year. Although not an action shot of Barrett, it’s still a really nice card, and the color really stands out on it, showcasing his lanky frame.
After transferring from East Carolina, QB Kurt Benkert got the starting nod at Virginia in 2016.
In 2017, he went 298/509, for 3,207 yards, and 25 TDs to just 9 picks.
He signed as an UDFA with the Atlanta Falcons in 2018 and spent a good time of the season on their practice squad that year.
He spent 2019 on IR with a toe injury sustained in preseason.
Waived in 2020, he then spent the season with the Saints primarily on their practice squad.
In 2021, Benkert joined the Packers, also seeing time on the practice squad.
The 49ers had him for 2022 on and off their practice squad.
Kurt was assigned to the Houston Roughnecks in 2023 to play in the XFL, but refused to report.
After the injury bug hit the San Antonio Brahmas, the team traded for Benkert and he quickly saw the field in 2 contests.
Unfortunately he broke his ribs against the Vipers and was placed on IR.
He opted to retire from the sport in August of that year.
With the Roughnecks staff essentially replacing the Brahmas in 2024, there was renewed interest in keeping Benkert, but it is unknown whether or not he even attended camp.
NOTES:
I went to all the San Antonio Brahmas games in 2023, but since Benkert got a crash course on the offense, came in for Renegades contest, quickly got injured the next week and was not heard from again- I wasn’t able to get his autograph on these cards.
After the Brahmas signed him, I was peppered with Facebook football 101s on how to understand football concepts (basic and advanced) for fans and aspiring Madden players from Kurt, so I decided to buy one. Nestled in the downloadable program, was his address, so I shot these 4 out and he kindly signed them for me.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
