Chris Carter played Safety for the University of Texas from 1993-’96.
He intercepted 13 passes for a school record 261 yards over his time in Austin.
Selected in the 3rd round of the 1997 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots.
Didn’t see significant playing time as a starter until 1999.
Started a career high 15 contests and had 70 total tackles, a sack, 2 fumble recoveries, and 3 interceptions.
Signed with Bengals in 2000, and posted 66 total tackles, a sack, a pick, and 2 forced fumbles in 10 starts.
Only a situational starter in 2001 with 4 starts, but still managed 59 total tackles, 2 fumble recoveries, and a pick.
Played a final season in 2002 with the expansion Houston Texans.
NOTES:
Chris has a great autograph! I had forgotten he was one of the first Longhorns to play for the Texans during their inaugural season in 2002. He’s got a few cards floating around in the wild. I may try him at some point.
He had a quiet NFL career, but ended up dressing for 92 contests, starting 29 over 6 years.
CARD: UT Upper Deck 2011 Certified ACQUIRED: EBay, 2020
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Kerry Cash played TE at Texas from 1987-’90.
He caught 71 passes for 979 yards and 10 TDs over 37 contests.
A 5th round pick of the Indianapolis Colts in 1991.
After a slow rookie year, 43 passes and 3 TDs in both 1992 and 1993.
Played for the Colts from 1991-’94 catching 103 passes for 1131 yards and 7 TDs.
Spent a season with the Raiders in 1995.
Caught 25 passes for 254 yards and 2 TDs in 10 starts.
Finished up his career in ’96 as a member of the Chicago Bears.
NOTES:
Hard to believe we’re now over 4 years from when COVID first broke out in the states. I made some shrewd moves in those early days picking up and solidifying sets and players I was after. EBay was the place to be for a lot of it initially and I was able to snag this autograph of Kerry for pennies.
Kerry’s brother Keith also played for Texas and in the NFL as well.
Card: University of Texas Upper Deck 2011 Acquired: EBay, 2020
Johnny Treadwell played offensive guard and linebacker for the Texas Longhorns from 1960 to 1962 at a time when players played ironman football. A consensus All-American in 1961, Johnny earned SWC MVP Honors in 1962. Considered one of the best two way players in Texas football history, Johnny was the first player to make the #60 an iconic number for the Longhorns.
Another player from local Stephen F. Austin High School, Johnny’s moment in the sun occurred against the Arkansas Razorbacks in 1962. Forcing a TD saving fumble, Treadwell inspired his teammates to drive 90 yards for the winning touchdown. Johnny’s hit went down in Texas lore as simply, “The Tackle”, and cemented one of college football’s chief rivalries for years to come. Undersized, Johnny used his speed and power to violently level opposing ballcarriers with bone crushing hits, earning two nicknames during his playtime at UT: ‘Hammer-Hands’ and ‘Chopper’. He truly helped UT over the cusp of local dominance and into the National spotlight.
Playing in an era that did not see football as a professional job, Treadwell graduated from A&M’s veterinarian school after UT, and treated animals in Austin for 37 years. It has been confirmed he passed away from CET in 2014.
These cards were produced in 2011, so there was a short 3 year window for him to enjoy his first trading cards ever produced. It must have been quite the charge for him as a Lifetime Longhorn who embodied so much burnt orange to get his final due. That being said, he probably didn’t hand sign too many outside of the certified set. This autographed card was typically out of my price range, but after a very long wait, I was able to snipe this certified one out under $10.00 on EBay.
Celebrating the game, the players, the cards, and the autographs for over 25 years.
