Dominating defensive end played college ball at Washington before heading over to the CFL in 1984.
Playing for the Edmonton Eskimos, racked up 18 sacks in rookie year.
Over 9 year career, never failed to notch less than 8 sacks in a season.
Also had 18 sacks in 87, and 17 in both 86 and 90.
Played the 91 and 92 seasons with the British Columbia Lions.
Finished out career with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1993.
Seldom used TE as well, recorded 4 catches and 4 TDs over his career on offense.
ACCOLADES:
CFL All-CFL 1984, 89, 90
CFL West All-Star 1984, 86, 89-91
CFL Grey Cup MVP, Defense 1987
NOTES: It seemed to make a lot of sense to go ahead and pick this autograph up since it was so cheap and the seller had multitudes of the same autographed card.
I can not remember if I got help from Mark (Mark’s Signing Bonus) on this one- but if I must give credit where it is due. Over the years we’ve collaborated so much and he’s been very helpful and encouraging all along the way.
I had been searching for Marquise to get him specifically on these cards. The Panini Prism card was one that I had hoped to get signed when he played for the AAF, but later I just went ahead and bought a base certified autograph of. – And of course the XFL 2020 one was something I wanted to get shortly after the set came out. Marquise signed the back of my card for him and returned it, which was nice of him, but it was intended for him- in case he ever wanted to visit the shrine.
QB saw action from 2005-08 for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
Had incredible record setting season in 2007 throwing for 5,705 yards and 48 TDs on 512 of 713 passing.
Finished college career with 1403 completions, 2011 attempts, 15,793 yards, 134 TDs, and just 34 interceptions.
Wasn’t selected coming out of the 2009 NFL draft.
Attended rookie camp with the Browns, and later flirted with the UFL.
Ultimately signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the CFL in 2009.
Joined Packers in 2010, and saw little playing time behind Aaron Rodgers.
Signed and released by Jets in 2013 before regular season.
After successful stints working up college ranks, saw most success at UNT and then later was an OC for the USC Trojans.
ACCOLADES:
2007 Sammy Baugh Trophy
2008 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award
2008 AT&T All-America Player of the Year
NOTES:
It’s only a matter of time before Graham is inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as he holds multiple college records. Since 2009 contains quite a few sets I like, I decided to knock him out on these two cards.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
