Jim Fahnhorst played LB for his home state Minnesota Golden Gophers.
4th round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 1982.
Eventually ended up playing in the USFL for the Chicago Blitz in 1983, and the Arizona Wranglers in 1984, making a pair of interceptions and recovering 4 fumbles over his career.
Signed with the ‘9ers in 1984, and was witness to 3 49ers Super Bowl titles over his career.
Hardworking, versatile, determined player, was a chief backup in the ‘9ers LB corps.
Best season came in 1986 starting 14 games, recording 4 interceptions and a sack playing RILB.
Retired after the 1990 campaign.
NOTES:
Jim didn’t receive the trading card accolades due to him until really late in his career, however the Pro Set 1989 was probably enough to blow his socks off. Since he had a Topps ’90 as well, I thought I’d drop that one in too. He appears in the original NES game Tecmo Bowl as a LB for San Fransisco.
He’s got an amazing autograph. Love the blue and the pen pressure on this is solid across the board- powerful. The ligature of ‘Jim’ shortened into a J and the interesting pointedness of his F leading into a series of loops, really is intriguing.
Since my original post, Tom has scaled back signing. He now only signs one card per request TTM. I was happy to add him on his Action Packed card, although I had other set needs such as his Fleer 1990. The Stadium Club and the Upper Deck cards were acquired through the Canton Acquisition when Bryan briefly got out of the card market. Not my favorite. Just part of the package.
Selected in the 3rd round of the NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.
Played the next 6 seasons for the Redskins, in a career marked by leaving it all out on the field, but ultimately ending in multiple injuries.
Never started a full 16 game slate, but still managed to catch 45+ passes in 5 of his seasons with the Redskins.
Had a career high 87 catches for 952 yards and 11 TDs in 2015.
Followed that up with a solid 66 catches for 686 yards and 6 TDs in 2016.
After an injury sidelined him for the entirety of 2019, played one final season in San Fransisco in 2020.
Retired primarily due to injuries with 7 concussions and multiple hamstring injuries factoring into decision.
ACCOLADES:
All-Rookie Team 2013
Pro Bowl 2016
NOTES:
My buddy Lance surprised me with this really nice photo of Jordan. It’s not a card, but it’s a JSA Certified photo, so I’ll take it. Jordan was a stroke of free agent genius for me during my 2016 Fantasy Football season. Unfortunately I missed the playoffs that year by tie breakers.
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
355
3602
10.2
28
38
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