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NFL

Graham, Scottie

1992 Classic, #56
Star Pics 1992, #80

CARDS: Classic 1992, Star Pics 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Work
SENT: 7/12 RECEIVED: 8/2 (21 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Played four years at FB for the Buckeyes from 1988-91.
  • Dealt with injury over career at Columbus but still rushed for 1768 yards and 19 TDs over college career.
  • Selected in the 7th round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers but didn’t make squad.
  • Played the ’92 season for the Jets.
  • Signed by Vikings in 1993, and ended up leading the team in rushing with 488 yards and 3 TDs- all career highs.
  • Played with Vikings through the 1996 season.
  • Finished career playing for the Bengals in 1997.
  • Worked in the NFLPA for 16 years.
  • Joined Arizona State in 2015 working in student development.
  • In 2021, joined the Arizona coaching staff as their RB coach.

NOTES:

Scottie had a short but solid career and I really liked his college cards that came out at the beginning of his time in the league.

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NFL

Hakel, Chris

Classic 1992, #48
Star Pics 1992, #2

CARDS: Classic 1992, Star Pics 1992
ACQUIRED: TTM 2022, C/o Home
SENT: 4/14 RECEIVED: 4/29 (15 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Originally saw limited action at QB for William & Mary in ’88.
  • Worked way up depth chart to starter in ’90.
  • Posted 3415 yards and 22 TDs on 245 of 414 throws that year.
  • Followed up breakout season with 2974 yards, throwing 18 TDs, and completed a whopping 65% of passes in 91.
  • Also rushed for 16 TDs over college career.
  • Selected in the 4th round of the 1992 draft by the Washington Redskins.
  • Spent the 92 and 93 seasons with the Redskins, losing the majority of 1992 to injured reserve.
  • Joined the Falcons practice squad in ’93, finishing career in ’94 with the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • Has worked as a coach at the high school level since 2007.

NOTES:

I really liked the Star Pics set at the time. (It was battling Classic for the college draft card market at the turn of the 90s.) As it was quite a niche market, unfortunately Star Pics was one of the first inglorious victims of the card market implosion by 93. As I casually collect the set, it’s more for the design and photos than player notoriety.

NFL

Skrepenak, Greg

Gameday 1992, #92

Cards: Action Packed Rookies 1992, Star Pics 1992, Gameday 1992
Acquired: TTM 2020, C/o Home
Sent: 10/14/20 Received: 7/12/21 (271 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Highly regarded OL out of the University of Michigan, played for the Wolverines from 1987- 91, starting 48 consecutive contests.

  • Over that period he was an offensive captain and a finalist for both the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Award as a Senior.

  • Selected near the top of Round 2 by then then Los Angeles Raiders in 1992 who started him at tackle.

  • Played for the Raiders through 1995, however suffered from a variety of injuries and disagreements with the coaching staffs.

  • Signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Carolina Panthers where he saw a renaissance blocking for the franchise in 1996-97 at guard.

  • Rejoined the Raiders in 99 but was released in camp and subsequently retired.

  • Played in 68 games, starting 56 contests.

Action Packed Rookies 1992, #12 Star Pics 1992, #37

ACCOLADES:

  • Michigan Wolverines All-Century Team

  • Carolina Panthers All-Time Team

NOTES:

Great cards here of Greg. It took a lot of digging to find his address but after cross referencing a few sources, and researching his success percentage, I decided to give him a shot on these cards. I rarely get the chance to shoot out Star Pics cards, so this one was a special treat to get back after an extended wait. I love how he signed his Action Packed card in between his two hands. Great placement there.