Chris Jacke played K at UTEP from 1984-’86 and in ’88.
It’d be in 1988 he’d stand out from the kicking field, connecting on 49 of 48 extra points, and hitting 25 of 27 field goals for 123 points.
Selected in the 6th round of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers.
Played for the Packers from 1989-’96.
Finished second in scoring (since surpassed) to Don Hutson.
After signing with Steelers in ’97, got injured in camp before the season began.
Cut and later joined the Redskins to finish out the season.
Played final two seasons in Arizona from 1998-’99.
ACCOLADES:
Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 2013
All Pro 1993
PFWA All-Rookie Team 1989
NOTES:
Chris Jacke had a host of great cards and set needs for me. I really like the Score 1990 card. It’s a shame that the set was so overprinted as they really pulled out the stops on the photos.
CARDS: Score Supplemental 1989, Pro Set 1989 ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home SENT: 10/31/22 RECEIVED: 3/31/25 (882 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
John Tice played TE at Maryland from 1979-’82.
He had 83 receptions for 949 yards and 7 TDs over his collegiate career.
3rd round pick of the New Orleans Saints in 1983.
Shared TE duties with Hoby Brenner and was a solid blocker upfront.
A reliable set of hands near the endzone, John caught nearly 10% of his passes for TDs over his career.
Caught 37 passes for 330 yards and 3 TDs in ’86.
Only caught 16 passes in ’87- but 6 went for TDs.
Played for the Saints through 1992.
Joined the Vikings as an offensive assistant in 1999.
Transitioned to TE coach, a position he held from 2000-’05.
Served as the OL coach for the Army Black Knights from ’07-’08.
Last coached OL with the New York Sentinels of the original UFL in 2009.
As of this post, is coaching at Pace University.
ACCOLADES:
Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame Class of ’13
NOTES:
John is the younger brother of coach and former TE Mike Tice. Although I waited sometime for this autograph to return, it landed just outside the top 12 in total wait time.
Matt Bahr was a kicker who played collegiately at Penn State from 1976-’79.
In 1977 he led the nation in XPM (39) and overall points (81).
He was an All-American in ’78 when he cleared 22 of 27 field goals (81.5%) for 97 points to lead the nation.
Played in the North American Soccer League with the Colorado Caribous and Tulsa Roughnecks that year.
In ’79 he briefly signed with the Pennsylvania Stoners as well.
Matt was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with their 6th round pick of the 1979 NFL Draft.
He’d lead the NFL making 50 of 52 extra points as the Steelers won the Super Bowl.
Signed with the 49ers in 1981- but was traded away to the Browns, where he’d become a fixture at kicker for 9 seasons.
Matt played in 115 games with Cleveland making 143 of 193 field goals and 248 of 252 extra points.
Cut unceremoniously during the 1990 preseason- he joined the New York Giants, replacing Raul Allegre.
By this point he was a highly reliable kicker, and fit in quite well with the Giants ball control offense that ground out the clock.
Set an NFC Championship Game record with 5 field goals in 1990.
Kicked what proved to be the game winning score as the Giants beat the Bills in Super Bowl XXV.
Joined the Eagles in 1993, seeing action in 11 contests, before hopping over to the Patriots for 3 more.
He’d play his final two years in New England- being beaten out in camp during the 1996 preseason by Adam Vinatieri.
NOTES:
I figured based on previous returns that Matt would take his time signing these. I didn’t expect it to take… 8 years or so, placing him squarely in second place on the longest waits list behind Matt Hasselbeck.
I always reflect on these autographs and where I’ve been since I sent them out. It has been a long and windy journey.
Matt appears in both Tecmo Bowl as a member of the Browns and in Tecmo Super Bowl with the Giants.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
