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Merril Hoge

Merril DuAine Hoge (/ˈhɒdʒ/; born January 26, 1965) is a former professional American football player. He played eight seasons at running back for the National Football League (NFL's) Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, retiring after the 1994 season. Since 1996 he had been a football analyst for ESPN television. Hoge, along with fellow longtime NFL Matchup analyst Ron Jaworski, were laid off after wide ESPN cuts in April 2017. More about Merril Hoge

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Current items with a signature of Merril Hoge

These are the most current items with a signature of Merril Hoge that were listed on eBay and on other online stores - click here for more items.

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thumbnail1991 Pro Set Merril Hoge #274 NM-MT AUTO Autograph Signed Pittsburgh Steelers$3.95logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge 1991 Pro Set #274 Pittsburgh Steelers PERSONAL AUTOGRAPH$15.00logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge 1991 Upper Deck #131 Pittsburgh Steelers PERSONAL AUTOGRAPH$15.00logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge Pittsburgh Steelers 1991 Pinnacle #52 Autographed Football Card$5.50logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge Signed 1990 Pro Set #268 Card Pittsburgh Steelers Autograph COA$10.00logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge signed PITTSBURGH STEELERS card Pacific 1991 espn NFL$7.49logo
thumbnailSIGNED Find A Way by Merril Hoge 1st Printing First Edition 2010 Hardcover$39.99logo
Born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, Hoge graduated from its Highland High School in 1983. He stayed in town to play college football for Idaho State University in the Big Sky Conference, and was a three-time all-conference selection (1984–86) at running back for the Bengals. In 1985, Hoge set an NCAA record with 2,113 all-purpose yards, an average of 192.1 per game, including a school record 1,041 rushing yards. He finished his college career with an NCAA record 5,453 all-purpose yards and 31 touchdowns.

The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Hoge in the 10th round of the 1987 NFL Draft with the 261st pick overall. After seven seasons with the Steelers, Hoge signed with the Chicago Bears in 1994, but played in only five games with six carries and 13 receptions. Read even more about Merril Hoge at Wikipedia

Traded items with a signature of Merril Hoge

In total, we tracked 676 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.

The most expensive item with a signature of Merril Hoge (FRAMED Autographed/Signed MERRIL HOGE Pittsburgh Steelers JSA) was sold in September 2021 for $300.00 while the cheapest item (Merril Hoge Signed Autograph 4x6 Photo Pittsburgh Steelers Running Back ESPN) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2023. The month with the most items sold (19) was October 2010 with an average selling price of $31.00 for an autographed item of Merril Hoge. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in June 2013 with $69.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.50 was April 2018. In average, an autographed item from Merril Hoge is worth $5.00.

Most recently, these items with a signature of Merril Hoge were sold on eBay - click here for more items.

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thumbnail1989 Pro Set #348 Merril Hoge RC Autographed Signed Auto Pittsburgh Steelers$2.50logo
thumbnail1989 Pro Set Merril Hoge IP Signed Auto Rookie Pittsburgh Steelers #348$2.99logo
thumbnail1990 Action Packed Merril Hoge #223 NM-MT Steelers AUTO Autograph Signed$3.25logo
thumbnail1991 TSC MERRIL HOGE Topps Signed Pittsburgh Steelers Football card autograph$2.49logo
thumbnail1992 Pro Set Power #33 Autographed Merril Hoge Trading Card$3.99logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge Pittsburgh Steelers 1989 Topps Signed Auto Card #321 ~ COA$3.95logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge Signed 1989 Pro Set Football #348 RC Rookie AUTO PSA/DNA Authentic$18.50logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge Signed 1990 Topps #185 PSA/DNA Steelers Autographed Card ESPN AUTO$24.99logo
thumbnailMerril Hoge Signed 1992 Topps #757 Card Pittsburgh Steelers Autograph COA$4.99logo
thumbnailPittsburgh Steelers Merril Hoge Signed Autographed 1991 Wild Card Nr Mint$1.50logo

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Latest News about Merril Hoge

Merril Hoge dives deeper into his comments about Caleb Williams not being ‘speci (02/29/24): Ex-NFL player Merril Hoge went viral with comments he made about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, saying the probable No. 1 pick is “not special.” Speaking with NBC Sports Chicago at Radio Row in Las Vegas, Hoge shared his disdain with Williams’ tape at USC. For reference, Hoge told NBC Sports Chicag Go to news article

Caleb Williams keeps receipt of Merril Hoge's harsh criticism of his play (02/09/24): If there’s one thing Bears fans should know about USC quarterback Caleb Williams, it’s that he keeps receipts. The USC quarterback’s social media likes are chock-full of criticisms about his game. And he added another one, courtesy of NBC Sports Chicago’s “Bears Talk” X page, where he liked a video Go to news article

Merril Hoge Still Isn't a Fan of Johnny Manziel, Calls Him "first round hype wit (12/14/14): ‘Tis the season for takes of the warm variety.

ESPN's Merril Hoge: Johnny Manziel is 'a juvenile punk,' had 'no business' being (09/04/14): Hoge ripped the Browns rookie on Wednesday. Go to news article

ESPN’s former Steelers player Merril Hoge continues to poke away at Johnny Manzi (09/03/14): BEREA: Before the NFL Draft, rookie quarterback Johnny Manziel attracted his share of supporters and critics who opined about his chances in the league.

Older News Stories about Merril Hoge

Merril Hoge: Grateful To Be Around Noll (06/2014): Former Steelers running back Merril Hoge joined Bob Pompeani Saturday to remember Chuck Noll. Go to news article

ESPN analyst and former Steelers back Merril Hoge visits York Catholic (05/2014): Former NFL running back Merril Hoge, dressed in a three-piece suit, paced across the hardwood floor of James Forjan Gymnasium at York Catholic and said he could remember being the same age of the school's 650 students sitting in the bleachers.

Merril Hoge: Clowney's an 'atrocious' football player (04/2014): Merril Hoge: Clowney's an 'atrocious' football player

Merril Hoge Throws Shade on Johnny Manziel. Everyone Get Outraged! (03/2014): Oh?

Alum Merril Hoge to speak at free Idaho State seminar (07/2013): Former Highland High star, NFL running back, current ESPN analyst and cancer survivor Merril Hoge will tell his story in a "Find A Way" seminar at the Idaho State Stephens Performing Arts Center on July 25. The event starts at 7 p.m.

Jahvid Best's concussion history strikes chord with Merril Hoge (04/2013): Former NFL star Merril Hoge had to retire after four concussions, which is something former Cal star Jahvid Best might need to do

Merril Hoge: Joe Flacco is the Best QB in the NFL. “Without a question.” [Video] (02/2013): Matt Ryan's in the Top 5. Drew Brees and Eli Manning are not.

Josh Duhamel defends Tim Tebow with nasty tweet to Merril Hoge (12/2012): An unlikely spokesperson has come to Tim Tebow's defense after many in sports media accused the Jets' spurned backup quarterback of being a quitter.

Former NFL running back Merril Hoge: 'Youth football never has been safer' (08/2012): Merril Hoge's NFL career ended because of post-concussion syndrome Merril Hoge, a former fullback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Chicago Bears, retired in 1994 after receiving two concussions in a season.

Was ESPN’s Merril Hoge Really A Stripper In College? (08/2011): Was Merril Hoge really a stripper at bachelorette parties when he was at Idaho State?

Merril Hoge Live NFL Update, Experiences With Lockouts, Concussions, USA Footbal (06/2011): Former Steelers RB and current ESPN host & Head Coach of USA Youth Football, Merril Hoge, joined The Norris & Davis Show to discuss safety in youth sports, concussions, and his experiences with NFL strikes & [...]