John Reaves Autographs
John Reaves was an American football quarterback who was born on March 2, 1950, in Anniston, Alabama. He started playing football at an early age and continued throughout high school. In 1969, he joined the University of Florida football team and played as a quarterback for four seasons. During his time at the university, he set several school records and earned the nickname "The Throwin' Swanny."
After graduating in 1972, John Reaves was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the first round of the NFL draft. Over his 10-year NFL career, he played for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals, and Minnesota Vikings. Overall, he threw for 18,355 yards, 104 touchdowns, and 135 interceptions. In addition, he played in two Canadian Football League seasons for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and the Montreal Alouettes.
In 2011, John Reaves was inducted into the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame, recognizing his achievements as one of the best quarterbacks in school history. He also spent several years coaching high school and college football teams after his playing career ended. John Reaves died on August 1, 2017, at the age of 67, leaving behind a legacy as one of the most accomplished football players to have ever come from the state of Alabama.
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Traded items with a signature of John Reaves
The most expensive item with a signature of John Reaves (1972 John Reaves Philadelphia Eagles Autograph Berlin Community School NJ) was sold in April 2026 for $187.50 while the cheapest item (1976 Topps - John Reaves #329 - Hand Signed Auto) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2025. The month with the most items sold (6) was July 2025 with an average selling price of $16.48 for an autographed item of John Reaves. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2025 with $79.19 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was January 2008. In average, an autographed item from John Reaves is worth $9.73.
Most recently, these items with a signature of John Reaves were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
| Picture | Item Title | Price | Store |
 | 1974 Topps Football John Reaves #322 Eagles RARE Auto Signed Autograph | $16.48 |  |
| 1974 Topps Football John Reaves #322 Eagles RARE Auto Signed Autograph | $16.48 | |
| 1974 Topps Football John Reaves #322 Eagles RARE Auto Signed Autograph | $16.48 | |
 | 1974 Topps John Reaves Hand Signed Auto Autograph Philadelphia Eagles Card | $21.99 | |
| 1974 Topps John Reaves Hand Signed Auto Autograph Philadelphia Eagles Card | $21.99 | |
| 1976 Topps - John Reaves #329 - Hand Signed Auto | $0.99 | |
| 1976 Topps - John Reaves #329 - Hand Signed Auto | $0.99 | |
| 1976 Topps Football John Reaves #329 Bengals RARE Auto Signed Autograph | $16.48 | |
| 1976 Topps Football John Reaves #329 Bengals RARE Auto Signed Autograph | $16.48 | |
| John Reaves Florida Gators AUTO Signed 3x5 Card Philadelphia Eagles | $7.97 | |
| John Reaves Florida Gators AUTO Signed 3x5 Card Philadelphia Eagles | $7.97 | |
 | John Reaves Signed 1976 Topps Cincinnati Reds Autograph | $19.00 | |
| John Reaves Signed 1976 Topps Cincinnati Reds Autograph | $19.00 | |
| JOHN REAVES SIGNED TAMPA BAY BANDITS HAT USFL RIP! | $36.99 | |
| JOHN REAVES SIGNED TAMPA BAY BANDITS HAT USFL RIP! | $36.99 | |
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Latest News about John Reaves
Florida football's most unbreakable record is one they'd rather forget (06/18/2025): In 1969, Florida's John Reaves threw nine interceptions in one game–a record that still stands. Plus, the Gators quietly hold an epic scoring streak. 
This Gator holds one of the most embarrassing college football records (02/10/2023): John Reaves' nine INTs against Auburn in 1969 is very unlikely to be replicated ever.
