CARDS: Action Packed 1990, Fleer 1990, Pro Set 1989 ACQUIRED: TTM 2020, C/o Home SENT: 10/14/20 RECEIVED: 4/2/22 (550 days)
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Johnny Hector was the Jets second round draft pick out of Texas A&M during the 1983 NFL Draft.
From 1979-82, carried the ball 550 times for 2587 yards and 20 TDs., while also catching 67 passes for 516 yards while playing for the Aggies.
After a largely forgettable rookie season, Johnny had 531 yards and a TD on 124 carries in 1984.
Had a real nose for the endzone, rushing for 6 TDs in 1985, 8 in ’86, 11 in ’87, and 10 in ’88.
His 11 rushing TDs in ’87 tied for the NFL lead.
During the ’86 season became the first Jet to rush (117 yards) and receive (100 yards) over 100 yards in the same game.
Set franchise record with 40 carries the following week.
Ran for a career high 702 yards in 1989.
Retired after the 1992 NFL season.
Action Packed 1990, #193Fleer 1990, #362
NOTES:
A big coup for me here in Johnny. Sometimes you get this sensation, like a sixth sense that some of these long shots and dormant/ rare signers are going to pay off. Johnny was one of them, and I had thought that these cards were long gone. I was pleasantly surprised to find these three in my mailbox.
Well I thought after training camp and cleaning up at HEB a few years ago in San Antonio I was done with Robert Jones, but then I realized I glaringly missed his Skybox 1992 card; An absolutely glorious card catching him in his college duds. As of 2022, the 1993 Skybox Premium or ‘Colors’ set has become a big draw to me, especially based on how it looks. I just love how these cards are designed. With this I’m probably done with Robert, all though I wouldn’t be surprised if I missed a Classic 92 blister card or something out there I still wanted to get him to sign.
Chased the Upper Deck Legends Marquee Matchup 1997 cards while I could. It’s a great subset, but since- to me- it requires both players to be alive and reasonably obtainable, it’s a bit hard to complete out. This one was a potshot as Steve Largent started signing again, so I was able to get him first and then reload and get Charlie with this Crown Royale card. I like the CR card because the bottom half of the canvas feels like it was deliberately left blank, so an autograph only feels natural there.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
