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NFL

Jacoby, Joe

Gameday 1992, #481

CARDS: Skybox 1992, Fleer 1990, Gameday 1992, Pro Set 1989
ACQUIRED: TTM 2021, C/o Home
SENT: 1/2/21 RECEIVED: 1/23/21 (21 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • At 6’7, 270, Joe Jacoby played OT at Louisville from 1978-’80.
  • Unselected in the 1981 NFL Draft ironically because of his size, Joe signed a free agent contract with the Washington Redskins.
  • Comically he was almost released by the team when they mistook him for a defensive lineman in his rookie preseason.
  • One of 18 lineman brought into camp his rookie year.
  • Jacoby almost quit in camp when his fellow future ‘Hogs’ talked him out of it.
  • From there he’d go down as one of the greatest free agent finds in Redskins history.
  • Started 13 games as a rookie and then a streak of 55 from 1983-’85 before he was sidelined with a knee injury.
  • In 1984, became the first Redskins offensive lineman to score a TD- which became affectionately known as the ‘Jake Quake’.
  • A notorious gym rat, he built on over 30 pounds of bulk by the 1986 season, while still maintaining his agility.
  • Feared run blocker, notable for being the lead lineman in the Redskins’ ‘Counter trey’ play.
  • In 1988, saw action at both right and left tackle during the season, taking over LT fulltime in ’89.
  • Held down the spot through 1992, when Joe saw duty at LG.
  • Limited to 5 games in 1993 as injuries finally took their toll.
  • Retired due to a back injury after 140 starts, 170 games, and three Super Bowl wins.
  • Currently is enjoying coaching at the college level.
Skybox 1990, #80
Fleer 1990, #157
Pro Set 1989, #427

ACCOLADES:

  • Louisville Cardinals Ring of Honor
  • All-Pro 1983-’84, ’87
  • Pro Bowl 1983-’86
  • Washington Redskins Ring of Fame
  • NFL 1980’s All-Decade Team
  • Washington Redskins 90 Greatest Players

NOTES:

Joe had emerged to be on a short list for me recently as he appeared in 4 set needs for me. He’s got a wonderful autograph. Strong blue with nice curves.

Joe definitely belongs into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As he’s considered a ‘senior’ now, he faces a logger jam to get into the hall, but in 2023 he did receive his first nomination.

NFL

Wilcher, Mike

Pro Set 1989, #209
Pro Set 1990, #175
Fleer 1990, #46

CARDS: Pro Set 1990, Pro Set 1989, Fleer 1990
ACQUIRED:
SENT: 7/10/20 RECEIVED: 8/7/20 (28 days)

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Mike Wilcher followed in Lawrence Taylor’s footsteps at North Carolina playing there in
  • He posted 68 tackles in his senior season and racked up 20 TFL between his Junior and Senior seasons at defensive end.
  • In 1983, the Rams converted to a 3-4 defense and were looking for an outside linebacker.
  • Mike fit that bill and the team selected him near the top of round 2 and decided to convert him over.
  • It wasn’t until 1984 when Mike was able to cement over a spot in the starting lineup at ROLB- and the starting LB in nickel and dime formations.
  • In 1985, he posted a career high 12.5 sacks along with 95 tackles.
  • Mike scored his only professional TD of his career in 1987, a 35 yard fumble recovery against the Redskins, in a 30-26 win.
  • He held down the starting job through the 1990 season- finishing with 400 career tackles with the Rams,
  • In 1991, Mike played a final season for the San Diego Chargers, dressing for 2 contests.

NOTES:

Mike had outstanding speed for the era, and was a solid coverage man. Severely underrated, the Rams saw a drop off after his departure. Mike had a pretty decent selection of cards. I really liked the Fleer and Pro Set entries of the era.

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NFL

Keenum, Case (2)

Topps 2014, #224
Upper Deck Star Rookies 2012, #67

CARDS: Topps 2014, Upper Deck Star Rookies 2012
ACQUIRED: TTM 2023, C/o The Houston Texans
SENT: 6/8/23 RECEIVED: 8/19/23 (73 days)
FAILURE: TTM 2013, C/o Home

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • See Also Case Keenum
  • Case had career marks in a variety of passing categories during 2018.
  • He went 365/586 for 3,890 yards starting all 16 games for the Broncos.
  • In 2019, Case played for the Redskins, starting 8 contests, throwing for 1707 yards and 11 TDs to 4 interceptions.
  • This led to a two year stint as backup for the Cleveland Browns in 2020 and 2021, followed by the Bills in 2022.
  • Proof positive that you can go home, Case signed with the Houston Texans in 2023.
  • Expected to mentor the Texans quarterback room and perform duties as an emergency QB behind CJ Stroud and Davis Mills, Case suited up for 2 contests.
  • In the game against the Titans, Case went 23/36 for 229 yards and a TD in a surprising 19-16 win.

NOTES:

In bad taste, the Titans decided to wear their ‘throwback’ Oilers uniforms against Houston in Nashville. Furthermore the game was tabbed as a homecoming game for former players, and then head coach Mike Vrabel strolls out wearing a white Stetson- ALA former HOUSTON Oilers head coach Bum Phillips- for the game. (Bum Phillips notoriously didn’t back the Tennessee Titans, Bud Adams, or the Tennessee Oilers. He was HOUSTON through and through.)

Things lined up for the Titans too, as the Texans limped into the contest with injuries across the board to their starting lineup, including Nico Collins and CJ Stroud. Enter Case Keenum.

Keenum helped guide the Texans to the win over the Titans, making Tennessee the butt of all backfired jokes, and contributed to Mike Vrabel getting fired, by leading Houston to the upset- cementing Case’s legacy and place in Houston football lore.

As Case’s playing career enters its twilight, it’s believed that there will be no shortage of teams wanting to help him transition into the coaching ranks.

I really like Case, and when he resigned with Houston, I thought I’d try him again TTM. I was juiced to get him on these two cards. On top of that he’s a big time HOUSTON Oilers and Houston Texans fan, and thinks the colors should come home.