Christian Emeka Okoye (/oʊˈkɔɪeɪ/; born August 16, 1961) is a Nigerian–American former American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1987 to 1992. Nicknamed "the Nigerian Nightmare", he was known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles. His six-season NFL career produced an NFL rushing champion title in 1989, first-team All-Pro honors in 1989, second-team All-Pro honors in 1991, two Pro Bowl appearances in 1989 and 1991, and three playoff appearances. He ended his NFL career due to multiple injuries. He was inducted into the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2000. He is also notable for not having ever played football until the age of 23, but later leading the NFL in rushing at age 28. More about Christian Okoye
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A member of the Igbo ethnic group, Okoye was born in Enugu, Nigeria. He arrived in the US at age 21 and did not play American football until age 23, when he joined the squad at California's Azusa Pacific University. He excelled in track and field, winning seven college titles in the shot put, discus, and hammer throw. The first time he attended an American football game, he found the game boring.The most expensive item with a signature of Christian Okoye (Kansas City Chiefs Christian Okoye Signed Custom Football Jersey JSA Certified) was sold in September 2022 for £136.46 while the cheapest item (CHRISTIAN OKOYE 1992 FLEER #176 AUTOGRAPHED CARD CHIEFS) found a new owner for £2.64 in August 2022. The month with the most items sold (5) was March 2024 with an average selling price of £47.08 for an autographed item of Christian Okoye. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2022 with £101.56 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £9.63 was February 2023. In average, an autographed item from Christian Okoye is worth £45.79.
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Chiefs Running Back CHRISTIAN OKOYE Signed Red Jersey AUTO BAS | £42.94 | ||
CHRISTIAN OKOYE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS JSA AUTHENTICATED ACTION SIGNED 8x10 | £23.54 | ||
Christian Okoye Signed Chiefs Jersey (JSA Holo) NFL rushing yards leader (1989) | £47.16 | ||
Christian Okoye Signed Chiefs Jersey (JSA Holo) NFL rushing yards leader (1989) | £47.08 | ||
Christian Okoye signed inscribed 8x10 photo NFL Kansas City Chiefs PSA COA | £20.82 | ||
Christian Okoye Signed Nike Jersey JSA Certified | £104.47 | ||
Kansas City Chiefs Christian Okoye Autographed Pro Style Red Jersey PSA/DNA A... | £35.20 | ||
Kansas City Chiefs Christian Okoye Autographed Pro Style Red Jersey PSA/DNA A... | £30.75 | ||
Kansas City Chiefs Christian Okoye Autographed Pro Style Red Jersey PSA/DNA A... | £32.54 | ||
Kansas City Chiefs Christian Okoye Autographed Pro Style Red Jersey W/COA | £44.49 |