Grogan, Steve. (b. 1953). "An All-Star Tribute to Steve Grogan for the benefit of The American Liver Foundation" - Signed Program.
Sports Illustrated-branded deluxe program for An All-Star Tribute to Steve Grogan for the benefit of The American Liver Foundation, held in Boston on September 23, 1993. Grogan, who played quarterback for the New England Patriots for sixteen seasons, has signed to a halftone photograph on an inside page. 100 pp. Light wear to edges, overall in fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm.).
After playing quarterback at Kansas State University, he was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 1975 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he took the starting quarterback job away from former Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett, starting 7 of the final 8 games and throwing for nearly 2000 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 1976 Grogan led the Pats to an 11-3 record and their first playoff run since 1963. In 1978 Grogan and New England went 11-5 and played the franchise's first ever home playoff game. Each of those seasons ended in a disappointing playoff loss. Grogan and the 1978 Patriots still hold the single season rushing record for a team with 3,156 yards. His career was plagued with injuries and in 1985 Grogan was benched as first round draft pick Tony Eason took over at quarterback. That year the two split starting duties and made it to Super Bowl XX. After a disappointing first half by the young QB, Grogan came into the game and threw 17 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown. However they were outmatched and lost the game to the Chicago Bears 46-10. He retired as the Patriots all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Grogan played for 16 seasons as a Patriot and rushed for 2,176 yards and 35 touchdowns. In 1995 he was elected into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.
Grogan, Steve. (b. 1953). "An All-Star Tribute to Steve Grogan for the benefit of The American Liver Foundation" - Signed Program.
Sports Illustrated-branded deluxe program for An All-Star Tribute to Steve Grogan for the benefit of The American Liver Foundation, held in Boston on September 23, 1993. Grogan, who played quarterback for the New England Patriots for sixteen seasons, has signed to a halftone photograph on an inside page. 100 pp. Light wear to edges, overall in fine condition. 8.5 x 11 inches (21.6 x 27.9 cm.).
After playing quarterback at Kansas State University, he was selected by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 1975 NFL Draft. As a rookie, he took the starting quarterback job away from former Heisman Trophy winner Jim Plunkett, starting 7 of the final 8 games and throwing for nearly 2000 yards and 11 touchdowns. In 1976 Grogan led the Pats to an 11-3 record and their first playoff run since 1963. In 1978 Grogan and New England went 11-5 and played the franchise's first ever home playoff game. Each of those seasons ended in a disappointing playoff loss. Grogan and the 1978 Patriots still hold the single season rushing record for a team with 3,156 yards. His career was plagued with injuries and in 1985 Grogan was benched as first round draft pick Tony Eason took over at quarterback. That year the two split starting duties and made it to Super Bowl XX. After a disappointing first half by the young QB, Grogan came into the game and threw 17 passes for 177 yards and a touchdown. However they were outmatched and lost the game to the Chicago Bears 46-10. He retired as the Patriots all-time leader in passing yards and passing touchdowns. Grogan played for 16 seasons as a Patriot and rushed for 2,176 yards and 35 touchdowns. In 1995 he was elected into the Patriots Hall of Fame.
From the library of Paul McMahon, a critic, photographer and artist who worked for more than 13 years touring with Marlene Dietrich as the icon’s stage manager, announcer, dresser, secretary and escort, and later spent 25 years as an arts and entertainment reviewer and photographer with Gay Community News, Esplanade, Tommy’s Connection, The Mirror, Bay Windows and other publications.