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California
California (pronounced ) is the most populous state in the United States and the third-largest by land area, after Alaska and Texas. California is also the most populous sub-national entity in North America. It's on the U.S. West Coast, bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and by the states of Oregon to the north, Nevada to the east, Arizona to the southeast, Baja California, Mexico, to the south. Its 5 largest cities are Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, and Long Beach, with Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Jose each having at least 1 million residents. Like many populous states, California's capital, Sacramento is smaller than the state's largest city, Los Angeles. The state is home to the nation's 2nd- and 6th-largest census statistical areas and 8 of the nation's 50 most populous cities. California has a varied climate and geography and a multi-cultural population.
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Aaron Hernandez
Aaron Hernandez (born November 6, 1989) is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.
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Aaron Rodgers
Aaron Charles Rodgers (born December 2, 1983 in Chico, California, U.S.) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the NFL. Rodgers was drafted in the first round (24th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers. Rodgers played college football at the University of California, Berkeley, where he set several school records, including lowest interception rate at 1.43%.
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Aaron Shea
Aaron T. Shea (born December 5, 1976 in Ottawa, Illinois) is a former American football tight end of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Michigan.
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Adam Vinatieri
Adam Matthew Vinatieri (born December 28, 1972 in Yankton, South Dakota) is an American football placekicker currently playing for the Indianapolis Colts. He has played in five Super Bowls, four with the New England Patriots and one with the Colts, winning all but one. (The Colts went to Super Bowl XLIV but Vinatieri was a healthy scratch.) Vinatieri won a Super Bowl in 2006 with Indianapolis and won Super Bowls in 2001, 2003, & 2004 with the Patriots. Vinatieri is the first kicker ever to play in six Super Bowls and win four Super Bowl rings.
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Adrian Klemm
Adrian William Klemm (born May 21, 1977 in Inglewood, California) is a former National Football League offensive lineman, who played for the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers. He is perhaps best-known for being drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft, the same draft in which they selected Tom Brady in the sixth round. Klemm is currently the offensive line coach for SMU.
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Adrian Peterson
Adrian Lewis Peterson (born March 21, 1985 in Palestine, Texas), nicknamed "A.D." (for "All Day") and "Purple Jesus", is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. Peterson was selected by the Vikings with the seventh overall pick in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Oklahoma.
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Alan Faneca
Alan Joseph Faneca Jr. (; born December 7, 1976) is an American football guard for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers 26th overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football for Louisiana State.
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Alan Page
Alan Cedric Page (born August 7, 1945 in Canton, Ohio) is a jurist and former professional American football player. He graduated from Canton Central Catholic High School in 1963, received his B.A. in political science from the University of Notre Dame in 1967, and received his J.D. from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1978. Justice Page is particularly notable for the fact that he is both a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and an Associate Justice with the Minnesota Supreme Court. Justice Page is married to Diane Sims Page and is the father of four children, Nina, Georgi, Justin and Kamie.
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Albert Haynesworth
Albert Haynesworth, III (born June 17, 1981 in ) is an American football nose tackle for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the first round (15th overall) of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.
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Alex Smith
Alexander Douglas Smith (born May 7, 1984 in ) is a professional American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. Smith was drafted with the 1st-overall pick in the 1st round of the 2005 NFL Draft by San Francisco from the University of Utah.
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Alfonzo Dennard
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Andre Carter
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Andre Tippett
Andre Bernard Tippett (born December 27, 1959) is a former American football linebacker who played for the New England Patriots of the NFL. Currently, he is the Patriots' Executive Director of Community Affairs. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Andre Weathers
'''Andre Le'Melle Weathers''' (born August 6, 1976 in Flint, Michigan) is a former American football player. He played college football at the University of Michigan from 1995 to 1998 and was a member of the 1997 team that won the national championship. He later played professional football for the New York Giants in 2000 and 2001, but his career was cut short by a knee injury.
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Andy Katzenmoyer
Andrew Warren Katzenmoyer (born December 2, 1977 in Kettering, Ohio) is a former professional American football player and the first Butkus Award-winning middle linebacker to play for the Ohio State Buckeyes. Katzenmoyer wore number 45 at Ohio State, a number which was previously worn by two time Heisman trophy winner Archie Griffin.
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Andy Robustelli
Andrew "Andy" Richard Robustelli (born December 6, 1925 in Stamford, Connecticut) is a former American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Los Angeles Rams and the New York Giants. He played college football at Arnold College and was drafted in the nineteenth round of the 1951 NFL Draft. Robustelli was a seven-time First-team All-pro selection and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
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Anthony Pleasant
Anthony Devon Pleasant (born January 27, 1968 in Century, Florida), is the defensive line coach for the NFL's Kansas City Chiefs and a former professional American football player who was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 1990 NFL Draft. A 6'5", 280-lb. defensive end from Tennessee State University, Pleasant played in 14 NFL seasons from 1990 to 2004 for the Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Atlanta Falcons, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers, and New England Patriots. In his NFL career, Pleasant appeared in 202 games and recorded 58.0 sacks with 2 interceptions.
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Antonio Cromartie
Antonio Cromartie (born April 15, 1984 in Tallahassee, Florida) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers 19th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.
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Antonio Gates
Antonio Gates (born June 18, 1980 in Detroit) is an American football tight end for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2003 after playing college basketball. He attended college at Kent State University.
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Antowain Smith
Antowain Drurell Smith (born March 14, 1972 in Millbrook, Alabama) is a former American Football running back in the National Football League who played nine NFL seasons, most notably with the New England Patriots. At 6'2", , Smith's powerful running style made him an effective runner between the tackles. Smith was also a leader in the locker room, and had underrated blitz pick-up and receiving skills.
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Antwan Harris
Melvin Antwan Harris (born May 29, 1977 in Raleigh, North Carolina) is a former professional American football player who played defensive back for six seasons for the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He won two Super Bowls with the Patriots in 2002 and 2004. He is best remembering for taking a lateral from Troy Brown after a blocked field goal and running 49 yards for a touchdown in the 2001 AFC Championship game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Archie Griffin
Archie Mason Griffin (born August 21, 1954) is a former American football running back, and is college football's only two-time Heisman trophy winner. Griffin won four Big Ten Conference titles with the Ohio State Buckeyes and was the first player ever to start in four Rose Bowls.
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Archie Weston
Archie Bruce "Beak" Weston (June 9, 1895 - April 1981) was an American football player who was a quarterback for the University of Michigan in 1917 and a halfback in 1919. He was selected as a first-team All-American in 1917 by Chicago Tribune sports editor Walter Eckersall.
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Arian Foster
Arian Foster (born August 24, 1986) is an American football running back for the Houston Texans. He was signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2009 and was added to their active roster from the practice squad on November 17, 2009. He played college football at Tennessee.
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Arnold Palmer
Arnold Daniel Palmer (born September 10, 1929) is an American golfer who is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men's professional golf. He has won numerous events on both the PGA Tour and Champions Tour, dating back to 1955. Nicknamed "The King," he is one of golf's most popular stars and its most important trailblazer because he was the first star of the sport's television age, which began in the 1950s. He is part of "The Big Three" in golf along with Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player who are widely credited with popularizing and commercialising the sport around the world.
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Arther Love
Arther Lee Love (born September 18, 1977 in Soperton, Georgia) is a former professional American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
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Arthur Ashe
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Asante Samuel
Asante T. Samuel (born January 6, 1981 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) is an American football cornerback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He is of Ghanaian descent. He played college football at Central Florida.
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Babe Parilli
Vito "Babe" Parilli (born May 7, 1929) is a former American football player.
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Barry Bonds
Barry Lamar Bonds (born July 24, 1964) is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds. He debuted in the Major Leagues with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1986 and joined the San Francisco Giants in 1993, where he stayed through 2007.
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Barry Word
Barry Quentin Word (born July 17, 1964 in Long Island, Virginia) is a former American football running back for the National Football League.
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Bart Starr
Bryan Bartlett "Bart" Starr (born January 9, 1934 in Montgomery, Alabama) is a former professional American football player and coach. Wearing #15, he was the quarterback for the Green Bay Packers from 1956 to 1971 and the Most Valuable Player of the first two Super Bowls. He earned four Pro Bowl selections and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977. The son of an Air Force NCO, Starr played high school football at Lanier High School in Montgomery, Alabama, where he earned a spot in the school's Hall of Fame. He played college football at Alabama, and was a 17th round pick (200th overall) in the 1956 NFL Draft. After his playing career, Starr was the head coach of the Packers for nine seasons (1975–1983), compiling a 52–76–3 record.
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Ben Coates
Ben Terrence Coates (born August 16, 1969 in Greenwood, South Carolina) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League and former CIAA football coach and former NFL tight ends coach. Coates didn't play football until his senior year of high school, and was a multi-sport player at Livingstone College. As a gridiron player at Livingstone, he broke nearly all meaningful records at the school, but due to his split-sport performances, against weak competition, for a non-notable school, he received little notice outside of the CIAA.
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Ben Hogan
William Ben Hogan (August 13, 1912 – July 25, 1997) was an American golfer, and is generally considered one of the greatest golfers in the history of the game. Born within six months of two other acknowledged golf greats of the twentieth century, Sam Snead and Byron Nelson, Hogan is notable for his profound influence on the golf swing theory and his legendary ball-striking ability, for which he remains renowned among players and fans. His life is depicted in the biographical film Follow the Sun (1951).
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Ben Roethlisberger
Benjamin Todd "Ben" Roethlisberger (; born March 2, 1982), nicknamed Big Ben, is an American football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers 11th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Miami University (Oxford, Ohio).
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Benjamin Watson
Benjamin Watson (born December 18, 1980 in ) is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 32nd overall in the 2004 NFL draft. He played college football at Georgia.
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Benny Friedman
Benjamin "Benny" Friedman (March 18, 1905 – November 24, 1982) was an American football quarterback who played for the University of Michigan (1924-1926), Cleveland Bulldogs (1927), Detroit Wolverines (1928), New York Giants (1929-1931), and Brooklyn Dodgers (1932-1934). He is generally considered the first great passer in professional football. In 2005, Friedman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Bernard Pollard
Bernard Karmell Pollard (born December 23, 1984 in ) is an American football safety for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. Pollard played college football at Purdue University.
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Bernie Kosar
Bernard Joseph "Bernie" Kosar, Jr. (born November 25, 1963) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. Kosar played for the Cleveland Browns from 1985 to 1993 and then finished his career with the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins.
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Bethel Johnson
Bethel Johnson (born February 11, 1979, in ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas A&M.;
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Bill Putich
Bill Putich was an American football player who played quarterback and halfback for the University of Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1949 to 1951.
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Bill Russell
William Felton "Bill" Russell (born February 12, 1934) is a retired American professional basketball player who played center for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). A five-time winner of the NBA Most Valuable Player Award and a twelve-time All-Star, Russell was the centerpiece of the Celtics dynasty that won eleven NBA Championships during Russell's thirteen-year career. Along with Henri Richard of the National Hockey League's Montreal Canadiens, Russell holds the record for the most championships won by an athlete in a North American sports league. Before his professional career, Russell led the University of San Francisco to two consecutive NCAA championships (1955, 1956). He also won a gold medal at the 1956 Summer Olympics as captain of the U.S. national basketball team.
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Billie Jean King
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Billy Cundiff
William A. "Billy" Cundiff (born March 30, 1980 in ) is an American football placekicker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dallas Cowboys as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Drake.
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Billy Wasmund
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Blaine Gabbert
Blaine Gabbert (born c. 1990) is an American football quarterback. He currently attends the University of Missouri in his junior year. Gabbert is considered one of the best quarterback prospects of his class.
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Bob Bourne
Robert Glen Bourne (born June 21, 1954 in Netherhill, Saskatchewan) is a retired professional ice hockey centre who played for the New York Islanders and the Los Angeles Kings of the NHL between 1974 and 1988.
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Bob Griese
Robert Allen "Bob" Griese (; born February 3, 1945) is a former American collegiate and Professional Football quarterback who earned All-American honors with the Purdue Boilermakers before being drafted in 1967 by the American Football League's Miami Dolphins. Griese led the Dolphins to three consecutive Super Bowl appearances, including two Super Bowl victories (VII and VIII). Griese's talents eventually resulted in his induction to the College Football Hall of Fame and the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1984 and the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990. He is a television commentator for college football on ESPN on ABC, teaming with Chris Spielman and Dave Pasch.
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Bob Ptacek
Robert "Bob" Ptacek is a former professional American and Canadian football quarterback, defensive back, and linebacker who was drafted in the 1959 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He played for the Browns during the 1959 NFL season. He also was a Canadian Football League All-Star with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 1964 as a defensive back and was an all Western Conference linebacker in 1961.
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Bob Sanders
Demond "Bob" Sanders pronounced (Dee-mund) (born February 24, 1981 in Erie, Pennsylvania) is a professional American football safety for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Sanders was drafted in the 2nd round (44th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Colts. He played college football at the University of Iowa.
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Bob Wiese
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Bobby Hebert
Bobby Joseph Hebert Jr., (surname pronounced ; born August 19, 1960, in Cut Off, Louisiana) is an American sportscaster who is best known as a retired American football quarterback of the New Orleans Saints. He played professionally in the USFL and NFL from 1983 to 1996 for the Michigan Panthers, Oakland Invaders, New Orleans Saints, and Atlanta Falcons. Nicknamed the "Cajun Cannon", Hebert led the Panthers to the USFL championship in the league's inaugural season. Later he helped bring the Saints their first playoff appearance in franchise history. Hebert was inducted to the Saints Hall of Fame in 1999 and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in 2000.
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Bobby Morrow
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Bobby Orr
Robert Gordon Orr, OC (born March 20, 1948) is a retired Canadian ice hockey player. A defenceman, he is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He played junior hockey with the Oshawa Generals of the Ontario Hockey League, and spent most of his National Hockey League (NHL) career with the Boston Bruins before joining the Chicago Blackhawks for his final two seasons.
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Bonnie Blair
Bonnie Kathleen Blair (born March 18, 1964 in Cornwall, New York) is a retired American speedskater. She is one of the top skaters of her time, and one of the most decorated athletes in Olympic history. Blair competed for the United States in four Olympics, and in her Olympic career won five gold medals and one bronze medal.
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Boss Weeks
Harrison "Boss" Weeks (c. 1879 – February 1906) was an American football player and coach. He played quarterback for the University of Michigan from 1900–1902 and served head football coach at the University of Kansas in 1903 and at Beloit College in Wisconsin in 1904. Weeks was the quarterback and on-field leader of Michigan's national champion "Point-a-Minute" teams that went 22–0 and outscored opponents 1,211 to 12 in 1901 and 1902.
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Bowie Kuhn
Bowie Kent Kuhn (; October 28, 1926 – March 15, 2007) was an American lawyer and sports administrator who served as the fifth commissioner of Major League Baseball from February 4, to September 30, . He served as legal counsel for Major League Baseball owners for almost 20 years prior to his election as commissioner.
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Brad Seely
Brad Seely (born September 6, 1956 in Vinton, Iowa) is the American football assistant head coach and special teams coach for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.
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Brady Hoke
Brady Hoke is the head coach of the San Diego State University football team. He was hired for this position after his resignation following a tenure as the head coach for Ball State University.
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Brandon Bolden
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Brandon Deaderick
Brandon Augustus Deaderick (born August 19, 1987 in ) is an American football defensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama.
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Brandon Gorin
Brandon Michael Gorin (born July 17, 1978 in ) is an American football offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the seventh round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
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Brandon Lloyd
Brandon Matthew Lloyd (born July 5, 1981 in Kansas City, Missouri) is an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Illinois.
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Brandon Spikes
Brandon Spikes (born September 3, 1987) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.
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Brett Favre
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Brian Daboll
Brian Daboll (born April 14, 1975 in Welland, Ontario) is the current American football offensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.
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Brian Dawkins
Brian Patrick Dawkins (born October 13, 1973 in ) is an American football safety for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Clemson.
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Brian Griese
Brian David Griese (; born March 18, 1975) is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played high school football at Christopher Columbus High School and later college football at Michigan.
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Brian Hoyer
Brian Hoyer (born October 13, 1985 in ) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Michigan State.
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Brian Kinchen
Brian Douglas Kinchen (born August 6, 1965 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a former professional American football tight end in the NFL for the Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, and New England Patriots. His father is Gaynell "Gus" Kinchen, a member of the 1958 LSU Tigers football team and one of the famed Chinese Bandits. His brother Todd also played in the NFL. His sons Austin Kinchen and Hunter Kinchen are both deep snappers on the LSU Football Team 2010-11. He also was a commentator for ESPNU but was suspended after making a comment during a game that receivers needed to use their soft hands to "caress" the ball and responding to his comment as "kinda gay."
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Brian Moorman
Brian Donald Moorman (born February 5, 1976 in Wichita, Kansas) is an American football punter who currently plays for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played collegiately at Pittsburg State.
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Brian Urlacher
Brian Keith Urlacher (; born May 25, 1978) is an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. Urlacher, an alumnus of the University of New Mexico, is a six-time Pro Bowl player and has established himself as one of the NFL's most productive linebackers. He is regarded as one of the best defensive players in the NFL, winning the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award in 2000 and the NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award in 2005, becoming only the fifth player in NFL history to win both awards.
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Brian Waters
Brian Demond Waters (born February 18, 1977 in Waxahachie, Texas) is an American football guard for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He attended college at the University of North Texas.
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Brian Westbrook
Brian Collins Westbrook (born September 2, 1979 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football running back for the
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Bridget Moynahan
Kathryn Bridget Moynahan (born April 28, 1971) is an American model and actress. After graduating from Longmeadow High School in 1989, Moynahan pursued a career in modeling. She was signed by a modeling agency, which led her to appear in everything from department store catalogs to gracing the covers of widely known magazines. After doing television commercials, she began taking acting lessons, in order to change occupations.
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Britt Davis
Britt Davis (born April 23, 1986 in ) is an American football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2009. He played college football at Northern Illinois.
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Brock Williams
Brock Williams (born August 11, 1979) is a former professional American football cornerback. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
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Bruce Armstrong
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Bruce Jenner
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Bryan Cox
Bryan Keith Cox (born February 17, 1968 in St. Louis, Missouri) is a former American football linebacker who played twelve seasons in the NFL from 1991 through 2002. He was a member of the New England Patriots club that won Super Bowl XXXVI. He is currently a defensive line coach for the Cleveland Browns.
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Bryant Young
Bryant Colby Young (born January 27, 1972 in Chicago Heights, Illinois) is a former NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers. He played the defensive tackle position. He was drafted by the 49ers in the 1st round (7th overall) in the 1994 NFL Draft. , Young was the last remaining player on the 49ers' active roster who was a part of their Super Bowl XXIX victory over the San Diego Chargers in 1994. Young had 89.5 career sacks in his 14 year career with the 49ers. Young wore the number 97 his whole career since college. Young retired from the NFL following the 2007 season.
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Byron Nelson
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Cal Ripken, Jr.
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Cameron Wake
Derek Cameron Wake (born January 30, 1982 in ) is an American football linebacker for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Penn State.
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Carl Lewis
Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis (born July 1, 1961) is a former American track and field athlete who won 10 Olympic medals including 9 gold, and 10 World Championships medals, of which 8 were gold. His career spanned from 1979 when he first achieved a world ranking to 1996 when he last won an Olympic title and subsequently retired. Lewis is now an actor and has appeared in a number of films.
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Carl Yastrzemski
Carl Michael Yastrzemski (, (born August 22, 1939), nicknamed "Yaz," is a former American Major League Baseball player. Yastrzemski played his entire 23-year career with the Boston Red Sox, primarily as a left fielder, with part of his later career played at first base and as a designated hitter. Yastrzemski is an 18-time all-star, the possessor of seven Gold Gloves, a member of the 3000 hit club, and the first American League player in that club to also accumulate over 400 home runs. He is second on the all-time list for games played, and third for total at-bats. He is the Red Sox' all-time leader in career RBIs, runs, hits, singles, doubles, total bases, and games played, and is second on the team's list for home runs behind another Red Sox great, Ted Williams, his predecessor in left field. In , Yastrzemski achieved a peak in his career, leading the Red Sox to the American League pennant for the first time in over two decades, in that season being voted the American League MVP, and being the last winner of the triple crown for batters in the major leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1989.
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Carson Palmer
Carson Hilton Palmer (born December 27, 1979) is an American professional football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals first overall in the 2003 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at the University of Southern California and won the Heisman Trophy in 2002. He has been selected to two Pro Bowls.
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Cedric Cobbs
Cedric Cobbs (born January 9, 1981 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is an American football running back for the Arkansas Twisters of the af2.
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Cedric James
Cedric James (born March 19, 1979 in Fort Worth, Texas) is a former American football player. He has been a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, and the Rhein Fire of the now-defunct NFL Europa. James played college football at Texas Christian University and was drafted in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played in five games for the Vikings in the 2002 season.
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Chad Henne
Chad Steven Henne (born July 2, 1985) is an American football quarterback for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He graduated from Wilson Senior High School and attended the University of Michigan. While attending Henne became the second all time true freshman starting quarterback in University of Michigan history; accumulated a total of 32 wins in regular season play, 8,740 offensive yards, and 87 touchdowns; and in 2008 led the Wolverines to a Bowl victory over the Florida Gators. He was subsequently rewarded as the game's MVP after throwing for over 350 yards.
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Chad Ochocinco
Chad Javon Ochocinco (born Chad Javon Johnson on January 9, 1978, in Miami, Florida) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bengals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oregon State.
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Charlie Finley
Charles Oscar Finley (February 22, 1918–February 19, 1996), nicknamed Charlie O or Charley O, was an American businessman who is best remembered for his tenure as the owner of the Oakland Athletics Major League Baseball team. Finley purchased the franchise while it was located in Kansas City, moving it to Oakland in 1968. He is buried in Merrillville, Indiana's Calumet Park Cemetery.
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Charlie Pierce
Charles P. ("Charlie") Pierce (b. December 28, 1953, Worcester, Massachusetts) is a nationally known American sportswriter, author, and game show panelist.
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Charlie Weis
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Weis (born March 30, 1956 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American football coach. He currently serves as offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs. For five years, from December 2004 through 2009, he was the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame. From 1997 to 1999, he was an NFL offensive coordinator for the New York Jets, and later for the New England Patriots.
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Chas Gessner
Charles Louis "Chas" Gessner (born August 17, 1981 in Washington, D.C.) is an American football wide receiver for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Brown.
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Chase Blackburn
Chase Blackburn (born on June 10, 1983 in Marysville, Ohio) is an American football linebacker in the National Football League who plays for the New York Giants.
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Chris Akins
Christopher Drew Akins (born November 29, 1976 in Little Rock, Arkansas) is a former American football safety and special teams in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, and the Miami Dolphins.
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Chris Chandler
Christopher Mark Chandler (born October 12, 1965) is a retired American football player, who played as a quarterback in the National Football League for 17 seasons. He is known for leading the Atlanta Falcons to a 14-2 season in 1998, followed up with an appearance in Super Bowl XXXIII.
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Chris Evert
Christine Marie "Chris" Evert (born December 21, 1954) is a former world number 1 professional tennis player from the United States. She won 18 Grand Slam singles championships, including a record seven championships at the French Open and a record six championships at the U.S. Open. According to the Women's Tennis Association, she was the year-ending World No. 1 singles player in 1975, 1976, 1977, 1980, and 1981 and, according to many sources, in 1974 and 1978, also.
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Christian Fauria
Christian Ashley Fauria (born September 22, 1971 in Harbor City, California) is a retired American football tight end.
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Christian Ponder
Christian Ponder is an American football quarterback. He currently plays college football as the starting quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles at Florida State University. He won the position from Drew Weatherford prior to the 2008 season.
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Chuck Howley
Charles Louis "Chuck" Howley (born June 28, 1936, in Wheeling, West Virginia) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He spent his career with the Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys.
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Cito Gaston
Clarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston (; born March 17, 1944) is a retired manager and outfielder in professional baseball.
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Cliff Sparks
Clifford M. Sparks was an American football player. He played quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team and was selected in 1916 as a first-team All-American by the New York sports writer, Monty.
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Cory Undlin
Cory Undlin (born June 29, 1971 in ) is the current American football defensive assistant for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League.
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Craig Erickson
Craig Neil Erickson (born May 17, 1969 in Boynton Beach, Florida) is a former professional quarterback who was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 5th round of the 1991 NFL Draft and also by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 4th round of the 1992 NFL Draft. He is one of the few NFL players to be drafted twice, most famously Bo Jackson.
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Craig Morton
Larry Craig Morton (born February 5, 1943 in Flint, Michigan) is a former professional football player. He played quarterback in the National Football League for 18 seasons, 1965-82. Morton played for the Dallas Cowboys, New York Giants, and the Denver Broncos; he played college football at the University of California.
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Curt Schilling
Curtis Montague Schilling (born November 14, 1966 in ) is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series in and has won World Series championships in with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in and with the Boston Red Sox. Schilling retired with a career postseason record of 11–2, which is equivalent to a .846 postseason winning percentage, a major-league record among pitchers with at least 10 decisions.
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Dale Murphy
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Damien Woody
Damien Michael Woody (born November 3, 1977 in Beaverdam, Virginia) is an American football offensive lineman for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He has played every position on the offensive line except left tackle; he was originally drafted as a center by the New England Patriots in the first round, 17th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boston College.
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Damon Huard
Damon Paul Huard (born July 9, 1973 in ) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent in 1996. He played college football at Washington.
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Dan Fouts
Daniel Francis Fouts (born June 10, 1951) is a Hall of Fame American football quarterback in the National Football League. Fouts played his whole career with the San Diego Chargers from 1973 through 1987. He is one of the most prolific passing quarterbacks during the Golden Age of the 70s and 80s. But the Chargers teams he played for during his 15-year career never made it to the Super Bowl. He is currently a color commentator for NFL games on CBS. Dan is the son of Bay Area Radio Hall of Famer Bob Fouts.
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Dan Klecko
Dan Klecko (born January 12, 1981 in ) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Temple.
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Dan Koppen
Daniel Koppen (born September 12, 1979 in ) is an American football center for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boston College.
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Dan Marino
Daniel Constantine "Dan" Marino, Jr. (born September 15, 1961) is an American Hall of Fame former quarterback who played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. The last quarterback of the Quarterback Class of 1983 to be taken in the first round, Marino became one of the most prolific quarterbacks in league history, holding or having held almost every major NFL passing record. Despite never being on a Super Bowl-winning team, he is recognized as one of the greatest quarterbacks in American football history. Remembered particularly for having a quick release and a powerful arm, Marino led the Dolphins into the playoffs ten times in his seventeen season career.
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Dan Orlovsky
Daniel John Orlovsky (born August 18, 1983, in ) is a quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. The Detroit Lions drafted Orlovsky in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Connecticut.
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Daniel Fells
Daniel Fells (born September 23, 1983 in ) is an American football tight end for the St. Louis Rams of the National Football League. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at UC Davis.
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Daniel Graham
Daniel Graham (born November 16, 1978 in Torrance, California) is an American football tight end who plays for the Denver Broncos of the NFL. Although he doesn't get major receiving numbers, he has been praised for his blocking ability - CBS Sports analyst Andy Benoit called him "by far the best blocking tight end in the NFL" in 2010.
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Danny Woodhead
Danny Woodhead (born January 25, 1985 in ) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Chadron State.
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Dante Hall
Damieon Dante Hall (born September 20, 1978 in Lufkin, Texas) is currently a free agent American football kick returner, punt returner, and wide receiver in the National Football League. He is considered one the greatest kick returners of all time. Hall, often referred to as "X-Man," "The X-factor," "The Human Torch" and "The Human Joystick." He was a fifth round draft pick out of Texas A&M; University by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2000 NFL Draft. Hall played for the Chiefs for six years before being traded to the St. Louis Rams on April 25, 2007 for the Rams' third and fifth-round pick in the 2007 NFL Draft.
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Darrelle Revis
Darrelle Shavar Revis (born July 14, 1985, in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. Revis was drafted in the first round (14th overall) by the Jets in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. His spot on the field is nicknamed "Revis Island" for his ability to play one-on-one with opposing receivers. He is currently considered one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.
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Darren Sharper
Darren Mallory Sharper (born November 3, 1975 in ) is an American football safety who currently plays for the New Orleans Saints. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. He played college football at William & Mary.
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Daryle Lamonica
Daryle Pat Lamonica (born July 17, 1941 in Fresno, California) is a former American collegiate and professional football quarterback who played in the American Football League, and later in the NFL.
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Daunte Culpepper
Daunte Richard Culpepper (born January 28, 1977 in ) is an American football quarterback for the Sacramento Mountain Lions of the United Football League. He played college football at the University of Central Florida.
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Dave Hampton
David Hampton (born May 7, 1947 in Akron, Ohio) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles.
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Dave Krieg
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David Akers
David Roy Akers (; born December 9, 1974 in Lexington, Kentucky) is a left footed American football placekicker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Atlanta Falcons in 1997. He played college football at Louisville.
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David Brandt
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David Givens
David Lamar Givens (born August 16, 1980 in ) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.
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David Patten
David Patten (born August 19, 1974 in ) is a former American football wide receiver. He was signed by the Albany Firebirds as a street free agent in 1996. He played college football at Western Carolina.
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Dean Pees
Dean Pees (born September 4, 1949 in Dunkirk, Ohio) is an American football coach who is currently the linebackers coach for the Baltimore Ravens. Pees is also a former head coach at Kent State University.
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Dean Smith
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Deion Branch
Anthony Deion Branch, Jr. (born July 18, 1979 in ) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisville.
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DeMeco Ryans
DeMeco Ryans (; born July 28, 1984 in ) is an American football linebacker in the NFL for the Houston Texans. He played college football at the University of Alabama.
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Dennis Franklin
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Denny McLain
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Derek Jeter
Derek Sanderson Jeter (; born June 26, 1974) is an American professional baseball player. He is a Major League Baseball (MLB) shortstop who has played his entire career for the New York Yankees. He has served as the Yankees' team captain since 2003. Jeter's presence in the Yankees' lineup, highlighted by his hitting prowess, played an instrumental role in the team's late 1990s dynasty.
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Derrick Brooks
Derrick Dewan Brooks (born April 18, 1973 in ) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buccaneers 28th overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.
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Desmond Howard
Desmond Kevin Howard (born May 15, 1970 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former NFL wide receiver, punt returner, and kickoff returner.
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Devin Hester
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Devin McCourty
Devin McCourty (born August 13, 1987 in ) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers.
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Dexter Reid
The guy who was run over by Greg Jones
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Dick Kazmaier
Richard Kazmaier (born November 23, 1930 in Toledo, Ohio) was an American football player for Princeton University from 1949 through 1951 and winner of the 1951 Heisman Trophy. As a halfback, kicker and quarterback, he ended his career third all time in Princeton history with over 4000 yards of offense and 55 touchdowns. His career was capped in 1951 as he was named an All American as well as winning the Maxwell Award and the Heisman Trophy. The Chicago Bears drafted him in the 1952 draft, but he declined to play pro football, instead going to Harvard Business School. After spending several years in the Navy he founded Kazmaier Associated Inc, an investment firm.
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Dick Rehbein
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Dick Shiner
Richard Earl "Dick" Shiner (born July 18, 1942 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania) is a former professional American football quarterback who played in eleven National Football League seasons from 1964-1974 for six different teams. He played college football at the University of Maryland. In his first collegiate start, Shiner led Maryland to the school's lone victory against Penn State in the 37-game series.
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Dick Vermeil
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Dick Vidmer
Dick Vidmer was an American football player who played quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1965 to 1967. A native of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, Vidmer played quarterback for Hempfield High School in the early 1960s. He was one of the finest prep quarterbacks ever produced in the State of Pennsylvania. He was recruited by many schools, including Ivy League schools, but enrolled at the University of Michigan. As a freshman in 1964, Vidmer suffered a broken leg and torn ankle ligaments during a football practice session. Vidmer never recovered fully from the injury, recalling later, "I was never able to move around like I could before. It made a difference in my effectiveness. I was not as formidable a player as I once was." He started only three games in the 1965 season. In 1966, he was recovered sufficiently to be the starting quarterback in nine of Michigan's ten games. He also started four games at quarterback for the 1967 Wolverines. In his playing career at Michigan, Vidmer passed for 2,400 yards and 11 touchdowns. His career best game came against Minnesota in 1966 when Vidmer threw 15 completions for 210 yards and three touchdowns. He also threw for 258 yards in a 1966 victory over Oregon State. Vidmer was also an outstanding student at Michigan and was selected as an Academic All-American in 1966. He received three degrees from Michigan, a bachelor's degree in economics, a master's degree in international relations (1972), and a Ph.D. in philosophy (1978). He later taught at the University of Virginia and served as an advisor to U.S. Congressman Don Bailey, a former Michigan football teammate. He also served as a county commissioner in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. He was court-appointed to the county commissioner position in 1985 and elected to the position in November 1987. He became the chairman of the county commissioners. Vidmer was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1983 and was forced to retire in 1999.
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Dizzy Dean
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Don Budge
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Don Meredith
For Reverend Don Meredith of Toronto see Don Meredith (Canadian clergyman)
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Don Moorhead
Don Moorhead (born October 11, 1948) is a retired American football player. He was the starting quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines football team in 1969 and 1970 and for the BC Lions from 1971 to 1975. He set 24 football records at the University of Michigan, including most yards of total offense and most yards passing.
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Don Schollander
Donald ("Don") Arthur Schollander (born April 30, 1946) is a former Olympic swimmer for the United States.
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Don Trull
Donald Dean Trull (born October 20, 1941 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is a former professional American football quarterback in the American Football League. Trull played football collegiately at Baylor University, where he was an All-American and twice won the Sammy Baugh Trophy as the nation's top passer.
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Donovan McNabb
Donovan Jamal McNabb (born November 25, 1976) is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback from 1999 to 2009. In college, McNabb played football and basketball for Syracuse University. The Eagles selected him as the second overall pick of the 1999 NFL Draft.
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Dont'a Hightower
'''Dont'a Hightower''' (born March 12, 1990) is an American football linebacker. He is currently attending the University of Alabama in his sophomore year. He was granted a medical redshirt after his original sophomore campaign was cut short by a knee injury in the fourth game of the season. Hightower is considered one of the best inside linebackers of his class.
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Donté Stallworth
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Doug Flutie
Douglas Richard "Doug" Flutie (born October 23, 1962) is a former American and Canadian football quarterback. Flutie played college football at Boston College, and played professionally in the National Football League, Canadian Football League, and United States Football League. He first rose to prominence during his career at Boston College, where he received the prestigious Heisman Trophy and the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award in 1984. His Hail Mary touchdown pass in a game against Miami on November 23, 1984 (dubbed "Hail Flutie") is considered among the greatest moments in college football and American sports history. Selected as the 285th pick in the 11th round, Flutie is the lowest drafted Heisman Award winner among those who were drafted. Flutie played that year for the New Jersey Generals of the upstart United States Football League. In 1986 he signed with the NFL's Chicago Bears, and later played for the New England Patriots, becoming their starting quarterback in 1988.
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Douglas Farmer
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Drew Bledsoe
Drew McQueen Bledsoe (born February 14, 1972) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League, best known as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots from 1993-2001. During the 1990s and early 2000s, he was perceived to be the face of the Patriots franchise. Bledsoe, a Pro Bowler, All-American for the Washington State Cougars and #1 overall draft pick in the 1993 NFL Draft, announced his retirement from the sport on April 11, 2007.
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Drew Henson
Drew Daniel Henson (born February 13, 1980 in ) is a retired Major League Baseball third baseman as well as a retired National Football League quarterback. He was drafted by the Houston Texans in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.
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Dwight Clark
Dwight Edward Clark (born January 8, 1957 in Kinston, North Carolina) is a former American Pro Bowl wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers from 1979 to 1987. He played college football at Clemson University before being drafted by the 49ers in the 10th round of the 1979 entry draft.
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Dwight Freeney
Dwight Jason Freeney (born February 19, 1980 in Hartford, Connecticut) is an American football defensive end who currently plays for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was drafted in the 1st round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse University.
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Dwight Gooden
Dwight Eugene Gooden (born November 16, 1964), also known as Doc Gooden or Dr. K, is a former major league baseball player. He was one of the most dominant and feared pitchers in the National League in the middle and late 1980s, but his career declined because of injury, as well as drug and alcohol abuse.
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Dwyane Wade
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Earl Campbell
Earl Christian Campbell (born March 29, 1955), nicknamed The Tyler Rose, is a former professional American Football running back. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a collegiate running back for the Texas Longhorns, he won the Heisman Trophy in 1977.
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Earl Morrall
Earl Edwin Morrall (born May 17, 1934 in Muskegon, Michigan) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. Morrall, who also occasionally punted, played 21 seasons in the National Football League as both a starter and reserve. In the latter capacity, he became known as the greatest backup quarterback in NFL history. Morrall made Pro Bowl appearances following the 1957 and 1968 seasons.
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Earthwind Moreland
Earthwind C. Moreland (born June 13, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former National Football League cornerback for the New England Patriots and Arena Football League cornerback/wide receiver for the Las Vegas Gladiators. He was drafted by Team Alabama of the AAFL in 2008.
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Ed Reed
Edward Earl Reed Jr. (born September 11, 1978 in ) is an American football free safety for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.
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Edgerrin James
Edgerrin Tyree James [] (born August 1, 1978 in ) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts fourth overall in the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami.
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Edmond H. Barmore
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Elmer Beach
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Emmitt Smith
Emmitt James Smith, III (born May 15, 1969) is a former American college and professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for fifteen seasons during the 1990s and 2000s. Smith played college football for the University of Florida, where he was an All-American; thereafter, he played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. During his long professional career, he became the NFL's all-time rushing leader, breaking the record formerly held by his childhood hero, Walter Payton, and played for the three Super Bowl-winning Dallas Cowboys teams. Smith is the only running back to ever win a Super Bowl championship, the NFL Most Valuable Player award, the NFL rushing crown, and the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player award all in the same season (1993). He is also one of only four running backs to lead the NFL in rushing three or more consecutive seasons, joining Steve Van Buren, Jim Brown and Earl Campbell. Smith was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, and is the first player from the 1990 NFL Draft to be inducted.
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Eric Dickerson
Eric Demetric Dickerson (born September 2, 1960) is a former professional running back in the National Football League (NFL) who in his career played for the Los Angeles Rams, Indianapolis Colts, Los Angeles Raiders, and Atlanta Falcons.
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Eric Mangini
Eric Mangini (born January 19, 1971 in Hartford, Connecticut) is currently the head coach of the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League. He is the former head coach for the New York Jets.
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Estel Tessmer
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Ethan Kelley
Ethan Jeffrey Arthur Kelley (born February 12, 1980 in Amarillo, Texas) is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Baylor.
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Ferris Jennings
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Forest Evashevski
Forest "Evy" Evashevski (February 19, 1918 – October 30, 2009) was an American football player, coach, and college athletics administrator. He played college football at the University of Michigan from 1938 to 1940 and with the Iowa Pre-Flight Seahawks in 1942. Evashevski served as the head football coach at Hamilton College in 1941, Washington State University from 1950 to 1951, and the University of Iowa from 1952 to 1960, compiling a career record of 68–35–6. Evashevski's 1958 Iowa team went 8–1–1, winning the Big Ten Conference title and defeating the California Golden Bears in the 1959 Rose Bowl. Though they finished second to the LSU Tigers in both major polls, the 1958 Hawkeyes were recognized by the Football Writers Association of America as national champions. Evashevski served as Iowa's athletic director from 1960 to 1970. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a coach in 2000.
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Fran Tarkenton
Francis Asbury "Fran" Tarkenton (born February 3, 1940) is a former professional football player, TV personality, and computer software executive.
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Frank Robinson
Frank Robinson (born August 31, 1935 in Beaumont, Texas), is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. He was an outfielder, most notably with the Cincinnati Reds and the Baltimore Orioles. During a 21-season career, he is the only player to win League MVP honors in both the National and American Leagues , won the Triple crown, was a member of two teams that won the World Series (the 1966 and 1970 Baltimore Orioles), and amassed the fourth-most career home runs at the time of his retirement (he is currently tied for eighth). Robinson was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982.
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Frank Sinkwich
Francis "Frank" Sinkwich (October 10, 1920 – October 22, 1990) won the 1942 Heisman Trophy as a player for the University of Georgia, making him the first recipient from the Southeastern Conference. In the course of a brief but celebrated career in professional football, Sinkwich was selected for the National Football League Most Valuable Player Award. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.
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Fred Baxter
Frederick Denard Baxter (born June 14, 1971 in Brundidge, Alabama) is a former professional American football tight end who played 11 years in the National Football League for the New York Jets, the Chicago Bears and the New England Patriots. Baxter played football collegiately at Auburn University and was selected by the Jets in the 5th round of the 1993 NFL Draft.
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Fred Biletnikoff
Frederick S. "Fred" Biletnikoff (born February 23, 1943) is a former American football wide receiver and coach. He spent the majority of his professional playing and coaching days with the Oakland Raiders. Biletnikoff retired as an NFL Football player after the 1978 season, and played one additional season in the Canadian Football League for the Montreal Alouettes.
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Fred Coleman
Fredrick Dewayne Coleman (born January 31, 1975 in Tyler, Texas) is a professional American football wide receiver with the Georgia Force in the Arena Football League. He has also played in the National Football League and the XFL. Coleman graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas and played for the Lee Red Raiders. Coleman only had two career receptions in the NFL, but one was a vital 46 yard slant play during the New England Patriots 17-16 comeback win in Week 12 in 2001. Coleman was also a contributor on Special teams, as the Patriots made their way through the playoffs and onto the victory in Super Bowl 36.
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Fred Lynn
Fredric Michael "Fred" Lynn (born February 3, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois) is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Boston Red Sox (1974–80), California Angels (1981–84), Baltimore Orioles (1985–88), Detroit Tigers (1988–89) and San Diego Padres (1990).
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Fred Marion
Fred Donald Marion (born January 2, 1959 in Gainesville, Florida), is a former American football defensive back who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 5th round of the 1982 NFL Draft. A 6'2". 192 lbs. defensive back from the University of Miami, Marion played his entire NFL career for the Patriots from 1982-1991. He was a Pro Bowl selection in 1985 when he intercepted 7 passes for 189 yards, leading New England to their first Super Bowl appearance versus the Chicago Bears.
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Fred McCrary
Fred Demetrius McCrary (born September 19, 1972 in Naples, Florida) is an American football fullback who is currently a NFL free agent.
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Fred Norcross
Fred Stevenson "Norky" Norcross, Jr. (July 14, 1884, Menominee, Michigan – April 4, 1965) was an American college football player and coach. He played for the University of Michigan and coached at Oregon State University, then known as Oregon Agricultural College.
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Frederic L. Smith
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Garrison Hearst
Gerard Garrison Hearst (born January 4, 1971) is a former National Football League (NFL) running back who last played for the NFL's Denver Broncos in 2004. He had previously played for the Phoenix and Arizona Cardinals, Cincinnati Bengals, and San Francisco 49ers. He ran for 1,000 yards in a season on four occasions and is one of only two NFL players to have won the NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award twice, in 1995 and 2001 (Chad Pennington being the other). He married Jennifer O'Neil in August 2009 and is the father of a daughter and two sons.
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Gene Mruczkowski
Gene Vincent Mruczkowski (born June 6, 1980 in ) is an American football guard for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Purdue.
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Gene Sarazen
Gene Sarazen (February 27, 1902 – May 13, 1999) was an American professional golfer, one of the world's top players in the 1920s and 1930s. He is one of five golfers (along with Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, and Tiger Woods) to win all the current major championships in his career, the Career Grand Slam:
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George Blanda
George Frederick Blanda ("The Grand Old Man") (September 17, 1927 – September 27, 2010) was a collegiate and professional football quarterback and placekicker. The son of a Slovak-born Pittsburgh-area coal miner, Blanda has the distinction of having played 26 seasons of professional football, the most in the sport's history, and had scored more points than anyone in history at the time of his retirement. Blanda retired from pro football in 1976. He was one of only three players to play in four different decades, and he holds the record for most extra points kicked.
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George Ceithaml
George F. Ceithaml (pronounced "SY-ham-ul") (born 1921) is former American football quarterback and coach. He was the starting quarterback for Fritz Crisler's University of Michigan football teams in 1941 and 1942. Crisler later called Ceithaml "the smartest player he ever taught." Ceithaml was selected as the quarterback on the 1942 All-Big Ten Conference team, the captain of the 1942 All-American Blocking Team, and was the 19th player selected in the 1943 NFL Draft. He later served as an assistant football coach at Michigan and the University of Southern California.
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George Foreman
George Edward Foreman (born January 10, 1949) is an American two-time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Olympic gold medalist, ordained Baptist minister, author and successful entrepreneur.
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George Greenleaf
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George S. Holden
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Gerard Warren
Gerard Thurston Warren (born July 25, 1978) is an American football defensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Cleveland Browns third overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.
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Gino Cappelletti
Gino Cappelletti (born March 26, 1934) is a former American college and Professional Football player. He played at the University of Minnesota, and was a star in the American Football League for the Boston Patriots. He was the 1964 American Football League Most Valuable Player, a member of the Patriots Hall of Fame, and a present announcer for the radio broadcasts of the Patriots' games.
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Gisele Bündchen
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Glen Steele
James Lendale Steele, Jr. () (born October 4 1974 in ) is a former professional American football defensive lineman who played his entire six year National Football League career with the Cincinnati Bengals who drafted him in the 1998 NFL Draft. He is also former All-American defensive end for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team and was a member of the undefeated national champion 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team.
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Greg Landry
Gregory Paul Landry (born December 18, 1946 in Nashua, New Hampshire) is a former American football player and coach who played quarterback in the National Football League from 1968 to 1981 and again in 1984. He played for the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Colts, and Chicago Bears.
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Greg LeMond
Cyclist
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Grey Ruegamer
Christopher Grey Ruegamer [ROO-gah-mer] (born June 1, 1976 in ) is an American football guard who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State.
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Gunder Hägg
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Guss Scott
Guss Scott (born May 21, 1982 in Jacksonville, Florida) is a National Football League safety for the Seattle Seahawks. He attended Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, and the University of Florida. He was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round (pick 95 overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. Scott spent parts of the 2006 NFL season on the rosters of the Houston Texans, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. On January 10, 2007, he was signed to the practice squad of the Seattle Seahawks.
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Hakim Akbar
Akmal Hakim Akbar (born August 11, 1980 in Riverside, California) is a former American football Linebacker of the National Football League and Canadian Football League. He was originally drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round (163rd overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.
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Haloti Ngata
Etuini Haloti Ngata (; born January 21, 1984 in Inglewood, California) is a football player for the Baltimore Ravens. Ngata, of Tongan ancestry, was a starting defensive tackle for the University of Oregon before he entered the 2006 NFL Draft when he was drafted by the Ravens with the 12th pick in the first round, who acquired the pick from the Cleveland Browns for their first round pick and a sixth round pick.
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Hank Poteat
Henry Major "Hank" Poteat, II (born August 30, 1977 in ) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Pittsburgh.
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Harry Newman
Harry Lawrence Newman (September 5, 1909 – May 2, 2000) was an American football quarterback who played for the University of Michigan Wolverines (1930-1932), the New York Giants (1933-1935), and the Brooklyn/Rochester Tigers (1936-1937).
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Harvey Martin
Harvey Banks Martin (November 16, 1950 – December 24, 2001) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys from 1973 until 1983. He started playing football in high school, only because he overheard his father tell his mother that he was ashamed that his son did not play like his friends' children. He eventually starred at South Oak Cliff High School and East Texas State University before being drafted in the third round of the 1973 NFL Draft.
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Heath Evans
Bryan Heath Evans (born December 30, 1978 in ) is an American football fullback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.
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Herb Elliott
Herbert ("Herb") James Elliott AC MBE (born 25 February 1938) is a former Australian athlete, one of the world's greatest middle distance runners and the chairman of one of the world's largest iron ore miners. He never lost a race over 1500 metres or the mile and during his career he broke the four-minute mile on 17 occasions.
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Herbert Huebel
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Hines Ward
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Howard Abbott
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Howard Cassady
Howard Albert "Hopalong" Cassady (born March 2, 1934 in Columbus, Ohio) is a former college and professional American football running back. He was the Heisman Trophy winner of 1955 and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1979.
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Howard Yerges
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Hugh Millen
Hugh Breedlove Millen (born November 22, 1963, in Des Moines, Iowa) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the third round of the 1986 NFL Draft. A 6'5", 216-lb. quarterback from the University of Washington, Millen played mainly as a backup in 8 NFL seasons from 1987 to 1995 for the Rams, Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints and Denver Broncos.
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Ian Gold
Ian Maurice Gold (born August 23, 1978 in ) is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.
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Ingemar Johansson
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Irving Fryar
Irving Dale Fryar (born September 28, 1962) is a former American football wide receiver of the National Football League.
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Irwin Uteritz
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Ivan Fears
Ivan Fears (born November 15, 1954 in Portsmouth, Virginia) is the current American football running backs coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
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J. J. Stokes
Jeral Jamal Stokes (born October 6, 1972) is a former National Football League wide receiver. Stokes last played in the NFL in December 2003 for the New England Patriots.
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J. R. Redmond
Joseph Robert "J.R." Redmond (born September 28, 1977) an American football running back who is a free agent in the National Football League. He has previously played for the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders, and won a Super Bowl as a member of the Patriots.
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Jabari Holloway
Jabari Jelani Holloway (born December 18, 1978 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American football tight end in the National Football League for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft after playing college football at the University of Notre Dame. He started 17 of 26 games over his two year career and finished with 15 receptions for 157 yards. He signed with the Washington Redskins before the 2004 season but was quickly released.
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Jace Sayler
James M. "Jace" Sayler (born February 27, 1979) is a former professional American football defensive tackle. He was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at Michigan State.
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Jack Nicklaus
Jack William Nicklaus (born January 21, 1940), also known as "The Golden Bear", is an American professional golfer. With the most victories in major championships (18), he was continuously ranked as the world's number one golfer on McCormack's World Golf Rankings from its inception in 1968 to 1977. Having won seven professional major titles between 1962 and 1967, he would likely have been considered number one in some of those years as well (a period when he, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player vied for that status in public acclaim as The Big Three). After 1978, while much younger players such as Tom Watson and Seve Ballesteros came to be ranked higher than him, Nicklaus continued to regularly challenge for and indeed win many major titles until 1986, making a full quarter-century in which he competed at the very highest level of his sport. Indeed, over the course of this 25-year period of 100 major championships as a professional, Nicklaus finished either first or second 36 times, in the top three 45 times, the top five 54 times, and the top 10 67 times. Nicklaus and the other 45 major championship winners during this period combined for a total of 119 major championship victories, 704 official PGA Tour wins, and over 825 additional individual professional victories (excludes Champions Tour events, etc.). While other marquee players such as Nick Faldo, Tom Kite, Nick Price, Payne Stewart, and Curtis Strange were winning numerous tournaments worldwide, they had yet to break through with major wins prior to 1987, but proved to be on the verge of doing so. These facts make this period arguably the most competitive in the history of professional golf and illustrate Nicklaus' ability and durability over time.
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Jackie Joyner-Kersee
Jacqueline "Jackie" Joyner-Kersee (born March 3, 1962) is a retired American athlete, ranked among the all-time greatest athletes in the women's heptathlon as well as in the women's long jump. She won three gold, one silver, and two bronze Olympic medals, in those four different events. Sports Illustrated for Women magazine voted Joyner-Kersee the Greatest Female Athlete of the 20th century, just ahead of Babe Didrikson Zaharias.
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Jackie Stewart
:For other people of this name see Jackie Stewart (disambiguation).
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Jahri Evans
Jahri Evans (born August 22, 1983 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American football offensive guard, who currently plays for the NFL's New Orleans Saints. He was drafted in the fourth round, pick 108 of the 2006 NFL Draft. Evans played college football at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. Although only a fourth round draft pick from a small school, Evans established a reputation as one of the best guards in the NFL, and in May 2010 the Saints signed him to a 7-year contract that reportedly made him the highest paid guard in NFL history.
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Jake Long
Jake Edward Long (born May 9, 1985 in ) is an American football offensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dolphins first overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan. Previously he starred at Lapeer East High School in high school football, basketball and baseball.
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Jake Scott
Jacob E. "Jake" Scott III (born July 20, 1945, in Greenwood, South Carolina) is a former American football free safety and punt returner who played from 1970 to 1978 for the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. Scott went to the Pro Bowl five consecutive times between 1971, and 1975. He recorded 35 interceptions in his six seasons as a Dolphin, and another 14 in his three years with the Redskins. He was also a five-time All-Pro.
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Jamaal Charles
Jamaal RaShaad Charles (born December 27, 1986 in ) is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas.
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Jamal Lewis
Jamal Lafitte Lewis (born August 26, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens fifth overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.
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James Simrall
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Jamin Elliott
A native of Portsmouth, Va., Elliott enjoyed an outstanding four-year football career as a big-play receiver and capped the season by being selected in the sixth round of the National Football League draft in April by the Chicago Bears. He became the first UD football player selected in the draft since 1987.
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Jared Allen
Jared Scot Allen (born April 3, 1982) is an American football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). Allen played college football at Idaho State and was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. A three-time Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro, Allen has tallied 72 sacks since the 2004 season.
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Jarvis Green
Jarvis Green (born January 12, 1979 in ) is an American football defensive end who is currently a free agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana State.
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Jason Peters
Jason Raynard Peters (born January 22, 1982, ) is an American football offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2004, originally as a tight end. He played college football at Arkansas.
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Jason Witten
Christopher Jason Witten (born May 6, 1982, in Elizabethton, Tennessee) is an American football player who currently plays as a Tight End for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Tennessee. In his first of three years at the University of Tennessee, Witten went from being a defensive end prospect to a record breaking tight end. He posted school records for most receptions(39) and receiving yards(493)
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Jay Feely
Thomas James "Jay" Feely (born May 23, 1976 in ) is an American football placekicker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. Jay played for the Temple Terrace Spirit Soccer team that won the National Championships when Jay was 16.
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Je'Rod Cherry
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Jeff Backus
Jeffrey "on his backus" Backus (born September 21, 1977 in Midland, Michigan) is an offensive tackle in the National Football League. Backus played football for the University of Michigan. He was drafted with the 18th pick in the first round of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. He signed a new, six-year deal with the Lions on July 13, 2006.
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Jeff Blake
Jeff Bertrand Coleman Blake (born December 4, 1970 in Daytona Beach, Florida) is a retired American football quarterback who played in the National Football League. Although he finished his career with the Chicago Bears, he was formerly a quarterback for the New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, New Orleans Saints, Baltimore Ravens, Arizona Cardinals and Philadelphia Eagles. He was drafted in the sixth round of the 1992 NFL Draft by the Jets out of East Carolina University. His only Pro Bowl appearance came with the Bengals, when he was selected for the AFC team. In that contest, Blake threw a Pro Bowl record-long 92-yard touchdown pass to Yancey Thigpen.
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Jeff Davidson
Jeff Davidson (born October 3, 1967 in Akron, Ohio) is the current American football Offensive coordinator for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League.
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Jeff Saturday
Jeffrey Bryant Saturday (born June 18, 1975) is an American football center for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He played college football at North Carolina. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the National Football League Players' Association.
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Jerame Tuman
Jerame Dean Tuman (born March 24, 1976 in ) is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.
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Jermaine Cunningham
Jermaine Alexander Alfred Cunningham (born April 24, 1988) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.
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Jermaine Wiggins
Jermaine Wiggins (born January 18, 1975 in ) is an American football tight end for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. He was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at Georgia.
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Jerod Mayo
Jerod Mayo (born February 23, 1986 in Hampton, Virginia) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots tenth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.
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Jerome Bettis
Jerome Abram "The Bus" Bettis (born February 16, 1972) is a retired American football halfback for the NFL's Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams and Pittsburgh Steelers. Bettis is considered one of the best big backs ever due to his amazing footwork and sheer power, and is currently fifth on the National Football League's all-time rushing list. Bettis weighed 250 pounds at 5'10". He retired in 2006 after a Super Bowl victory at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan, his place of birth. Bettis attended Mackenzie High School in Detroit, and the University of Notre Dame.
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Jerry Lucas
Jerry Ray Lucas (born March 30, 1940) was a basketball player from the 1950s to the 1970s, and is now a memory education expert. In 1996, the NBA's 50th anniversary, he was named one of the 50 greatest players in National Basketball Association history. He was named to Sports Illustrateds five-man College All-Century Team in 1999.
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Jerry Rice
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is a retired Hall of Fame American football wide receiver. He is generally regarded as the greatest wide receiver ever and one of the greatest players in National Football League history. The all-time leader in most major statistical categories for wide receivers and the all-time NFL leader in touchdowns scored with 208, Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times (1986–1996, 1998, 2002) and named All-Pro 11 times in his 20 NFL seasons. He won three Super Bowl rings playing for the San Francisco 49ers and an AFC Championship with the Oakland Raiders.
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Jesse Owens
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Jim Brown
James Nathaniel "Jim" Brown (born February 17, 1936) is an American former professional football player who has also made his mark as an actor. He is best known for his exceptional and record-setting nine-year career as a running back for the NFL Cleveland Browns from 1957 to 1965. In 2002, he was named by The Sporting News as the greatest professional football player ever. He is considered to be one of the greatest professional athletes the U.S. has ever produced.
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Jim Harbaugh
James Joseph "Jim" Harbaugh (born December 23, 1963 in Toledo, Ohio) is the head coach of the Stanford Cardinal football team. He is also a former quarterback who played for the Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts, Baltimore Ravens, and San Diego Chargers of the NFL. He was selected by the Bears with the 26th pick in the first round of the 1987 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.
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Jim Herrmann
Jim Herrmann (born December 8, 1960 in Hollywood, California) is an American football coach. In January 2009, Herrmann was hired as the linebackers coach for the New York Giants. He served the same position with the New York Jets from 2006 to 2008. Before arriving in New York, Herrmann was an assistant football coach at the University of Michigan for 20 years, including nine years as defensive coordinator. After serving as the defensive coordinator on Michigan's 1997 National Championship football team, Herrmann received the Frank Broyles Award in 1997. He has three children: Jessica, Cory, and Timmy.
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Jim Nance
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Jim Plunkett
James W. "Jim" Plunkett (born December 5, 1947 in San Jose, California) is a former American football quarterback who played college football for Stanford University, where he won the Heisman Trophy, and professionally for three National Football League teams: the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers and Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders. He led the Raiders to two Super Bowl victories (XV and XVIII). He is the only retired quarterback to start, and win, two Super Bowls who is not also in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio.
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Jim Ryun
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Jim Van Pelt
James S. Van Pelt (born November 11, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois) is a former American football player.
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Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Kenneth Johnson (born September 17, 1975), nicknamed "Superman" by fellow driver Mark Martin, is an American stock car racer from El Cajon, California. Johnson started his NASCAR career in 1996 and currently drives the 48 Lowe's / Kobalt Tools Chevrolet Impala co-owned by Rick Hendrick and his teammate Jeff Gordon operated by Hendrick Motorsports. Johnson is a four-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion, and in 2009 he became the only driver to win four consecutive Sprint Cup Series Championships. He is the 2009 Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press, 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Driver of the Year, as well as being considered as 2000's "Best Driver of the Decade."
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Jimmy Farris
James Robert "Jimmy" Farris (born April 13, 1978 in ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He played college football at Montana.
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Joe Andruzzi
Joseph Dominick Andruzzi (born August 23, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Staten Island, New York) is a former American football offensive guard. In May 2007 he was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Joe DiMaggio
Joseph Paul "Joe" DiMaggio (November 25, 1914 – March 8, 1999) was an American baseball player for the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. He was the middle of three brothers who each became major league center fielders, the others being Vince and Dom.
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Joe Flacco
Joseph Vincent Flacco (born January 16, 1985 in ) is the starting quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens. He played college football for the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Delaware. He was the first-round draft pick by the Ravens, 18th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft.
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Joe Kapp
Joseph Robert Kapp (born March 19, 1938 in Santa Fe, New Mexico) is a former professional American and Canadian football quarterback. He is also a former college football head coach of the University of California, and a former general manager of the CFL's BC Lions. Kapp played primarily with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and the CFL's BC Lions during the 1960-70's. He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, the BC Lions Wall of Fame, the College Football Hall of Fame, and the University of California Athletic Hall of Fame. Kapp's #22 jersey is one of eight numbers retired by the Lions. In November, 2006, Kapp was voted to the Honour Roll of the CFL's top 50 players of the league's modern era by Canadian sports network TSN. Sports Illustrated once called him "The Toughest Chicano." Kapp is one of only seven quarterbacks to have played in both the Rose Bowl Game and the Super Bowl, and he is the only player to play in the Super Bowl, Rose Bowl, and the Grey Cup.
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Joe Louis
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Joe Montana
For the actor with a similarly pronounced name, see Joe Mantegna.
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Joe Namath
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Joe Theismann
Joseph Robert "Joe" Theismann (born September 9, 1949 in ) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League and Canadian Football League. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Joey Porter
Joseph Eugene Porter (born March 22, 1977 in ) is an American football linebacker for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Colorado State.
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Johann Olav Koss
Johann Olav Koss (born 29 October 1968) is a former speed skater from Norway, considered to be one of the best in history, and current assistant coach of Norway's speed skating team.
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John Brodie
John Riley Brodie (born August 14, 1935) is a former professional American football quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, and had a second career as a Senior PGA Tour professional golfer.
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John Denney
John S. Denney (born December 13, 1978 in ) is an American football long snapper for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. He was signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Brigham Young University.
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John Elway
John Albert Elway, Jr. (born June 28, 1960) is a former American football quarterback. He played his college football at Stanford and his entire professional career for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).
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John Friesz
John Melvin "Deep" Friesz (last name pronounced "Freeze") (born May 19, 1967 in Missoula, Montana) is a former professional American football quarterback in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, Seattle Seahawks, and the New England Patriots.
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John Hufnagel
John Coleman Hufnagel (born September 13, 1951, in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania) is a Canadian football coach and former pro quarterback. He is currently the head coach of the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League. Prior to his hiring to the Stampeders on December 3, 2007, he was most recently the offensive coordinator of the New York Giants of the National Football League from 2004 until December 26, 2006.
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John McEnroe
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John Navarre
John Robert Navarre (born September 9, 1980) is an American football quarterback who most recently was in training camp for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL, although the Colts subsequently waived Navarre on Tuesday, August 8, 2007. He is currently an NFL free agent. He was drafted in the seventh round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals and served as their third-string quarterback for the 2004-2006 seasons. Navarre started one game for the Cardinals, throwing four interceptions and one touchdown in a losing effort against the Detroit Lions. Navarre played college football at the University of Michigan where he led the Wolverines to the 2003 Big Ten championship. Previously, he attended Cudahy High School in Wisconsin, where he had a record of 33-4 as the starting quarterback. Navarre has appeared in five games in his three-year NFL career; his debut was December 5, 2004.
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John Riggins
Robert John Riggins, nicknamed "The Diesel", (born August 4, 1949 in Seneca, Kansas) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the New York Jets and Washington Redskins. Riggins was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1992.
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John Stallworth
Johnny Lee Stallworth, (born July 15, 1952), in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, is a former American football wide receiver who played fourteen seasons in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played college football at Alabama A&M;, becoming the Steelers' fourth-round draft pick in 1974. Stallworth played in six AFC championships, and went to four Super Bowls. His career statistics included 537 receptions for 8,723 yards and 63 TDs. His receptions were a franchise record until that record was surpassed by Hines Ward in 2005. Stallworth played in four Pro Bowls and was the Steelers' two-time MVP.
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John Wooden
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Johnny Lujack
John Christopher Lujack Jr. (pronounced Lu' jack) is a former American football quarterback and 1947 Heisman Trophy winner.
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Johnny Podres
John Joseph Podres (September 30, 1932–January 13, 2008) was an American left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who spent most of his career with the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. He is perhaps best remembered for being named the Most Valuable Player of the 1955 World Series, pitching a shutout in Game 7 against the New York Yankees to help bring the Dodgers their first World Series title. He later led the National League in earned run average and shutouts in 1957, and in winning percentage in 1961.Johnny Podreswas discussed on the top ten show on IsraelSportsRadio.com on October 14, 11 am EST.
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Johnny Unitas
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Jon Jansen
Jonathan Ward Jansen (born January 28, 1976 in ) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He previously played for the Detroit Lions and Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Washington Redskins in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.
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Jon Kitna
Jon K. Kitna (born September 21, 1972 in ) is an American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Central Washington.
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Jon Morris
:Jon Morris may also refer to American ice hockey player Jon Morris (Football).
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Jonathan Fanene
Jonathan Fanene (born March 19, 1982 in Pago Pago, American Samoa) is an American football defensive end for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Bengals in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at College of the Canyons and Utah.
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Jonathan Ogden
Jonathan Phillip Ogden (born July 31, 1974 in Washington, D.C.) is a former American football offensive tackle who played for the Baltimore Ravens.
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Joseph Addai
Joseph Addai, Jr. (born May 3, 1983, in Houston, Texas) is an American football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. He was selected in the first round (30th overall pick) of the 2006 NFL Draft out of Louisiana State University.
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Joseph Ponsetto
Joseph Ponsetto (March 29, 1926 – November 24, 2004) was an American football player who was the starting quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines football teams of 1944 and 1945. Playing under head coach Fritz Crisler, Ponsetto led the 1944 team to an 8–2 record and a #8 ranking in the final AP Poll. Ponsetto was selected as an All-Big Ten quarterback in 1944 and was elected captain of the 1945 team. He also handled place-kicking responsibilities for the Wolverines, converting four extra points against Minnesota, four more against Purdue, and five against Penn in 1944. Ponsetto led the 1945 team to a 7–3 record and a #6 ranking in the final AP Poll.
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Josh Barrett
Joshua Robert Barrett (born November 22, 1984 in ) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona State.
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Josh Cribbs
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Josh Freeman
Joshua Tyler "Josh" Freeman (born January 13, 1988 in Kansas City, Missouri) is the starting quarterback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was selected 17th overall by the Bucs in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kansas State.
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Josh McDaniels
Josh McDaniels (born April 21, 1976 in Barberton, Ohio) is the current head coach of the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He previously served as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the New England Patriots. At the time of his hiring, 33 year-old McDaniels was the youngest head coach in the NFL, although less than a week later the Tampa Bay Buccaneers named the even-younger Raheem Morris as their head coach.
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Josh Miller
Josh Miller (born April 14, 1970, in ) is a former American football punter.
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Judi Brown
Judith ("Judi") Lynne Brown-King (born July 14, 1961) is an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles.
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Julian Edelman
Julian Francis Edelman (born May 22, 1986) is a wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football for Kent State as a quarterback.
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Julius Adams
Julius Adams (born April 26, 1948 in Macon, Georgia) was a defensive lineman in the NFL. For his entire career he played for the New England Patriots. He is the father of current NFL player, Keith Adams.
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Julius Peppers
Julius Frazier Peppers (born January 18, 1980) is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers second overall in the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at North Carolina.
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Justin Kurpeikis
Justin William Kurpeikis (July 17, 1977) is an American football player whose played for four NFL teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, New England Patriots, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, and the Hamburg Sea Devils of Germany.
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (born Ferdinand Lewis "Lew" Alcindor, Jr., April 16, 1947) is an American retired basketball player, coach, actor, and author. During his career with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks and Los Angeles Lakers from 1969 to 1989, Abdul-Jabbar scored more points than any other player in league history, won six NBA championships and a record six regular season MVP Awards. In college at UCLA, he played on three championship teams, and his high school team won 71 consecutive games.
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Kassim Osgood
Kassim A. Osgood (; born May 20, 1980) is an American football wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at San Diego State.
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Kellen Clemens
Kellen Clemens (born June 6, 1983 in Lakeview, Oregon) is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jets in the second round (49th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played collegiately at Oregon.
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Kelley Washington
James Kelley Washington (born August 21, 1979 in Stephens City, Virginia) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.
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Ken O'Brien
'''Kenneth John O'Brien''' (born November 27, 1960, in Rockville Centre, New York) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles. When he retired he was the only Jets quarterback to have ever been ranked the number 1 passer for a season. His career passer rating was ranked in the top ten among retired NFL quarterbacks. He held the team record for most consecutive pass completions (17) in a game. O'Brien was one of the six quarterbacks in the famed Quarterback class of 1983 and in 1997 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Ken Stabler
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Ken Venturi
Kenneth Venturi (born May 15, 1931) is an American former professional golfer and golf broadcaster.
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Ken Walter
Ken Walter (born August 15th, 1972 in Cleveland, Ohio) is a former American football punter for the New England Patriots in the National Football League. From 1997 – 2000, he played for the Carolina Panthers, from 2001 – 2003 he played for the Patriots, and in 2004 played for the Seattle Seahawks. Previously, he played collegiately for Kent State University.
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Kenyatta Jones
Kenyatta Lapoleon Jones (born January 18, 1979 in ) is an American football offensive tackle for the New York Sentinels of the United Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at South Florida.
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Kerry Collins
Kerry Michael Collins (born December 30, 1972 in ) is an American football quarterback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers with the fifth overall pick of the 1995 NFL Draft (first draft choice in franchise history). He is currently the backup to Vince Young.
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Kevin Faulk
Kevin Troy Faulk (born June 5, 1976 in ) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.
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Kevin Kasper
Kevin Joseph Kasper (born December 23, 1977 in ) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a Free Agent. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Iowa.
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Kevin Mawae
Kevin James Mawae (; born January 23, 1971 in Savannah, Georgia) is a retired American Football center in the National Football League who played 16 seasons in the NFL for three teams: the Seattle Seahawks (1994-1997), New York Jets (1998-2005), and Tennesee Titans (2006-2009). Mawae was a four-year starter for LSU and was selected second-team All-SEC by Associated Press and SEC coaches as senior. Mawae is one of the top centers of recent times, having been selected to the Pro Bowl on six consecutive occasions (1999-2004), and was a three-time All-Pro selection.
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Kipchoge Keino
Kipchoge ("Kip") Keino (born January 17, 1940), chairman of the Kenyan Olympic Committee (KOC), is a retired Kenyan track and field athlete and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Kip Keino was among the first in a long line of successful middle and long distance runners to come from the country and has helped and inspired many of his fellow countrymen and women to become the athletics force that they are today.
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Kliff Kingsbury
Kliff Kingsbury (born August 9, 1979 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American Football Assistant Coach for the University of Houston in the position of Offensive Quality Control on Coach Kevin Sumlin's staff. Prior to that, he was an NFL Quarterback for the New York Jets and New England Patriots, and then later in the CFL team Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He is best known for being the first Mike Leach era quarterback at Texas Tech and for his 3 prolific seasons as starter at Tech.
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Kory Chapman
Robrielle Kory Chapman (born July 13, 1980 in Batesville, Mississippi) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Jacksonville State.
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Kris Dielman
Kristopher M. Dielman (born February 3, 1981) is an American football guard who currently plays for the San Diego Chargers.
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Kurt Warner
Kurtis Eugene "Kurt" Warner (born June 22, 1971) is a retired National Football League quarterback who played for the St. Louis Rams, New York Giants, and the Arizona Cardinals. He was originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994, after playing college football at Northern Iowa where he did not start until his senior year. Warner would go on to be considered the best undrafted player of all time following a 12-year career regarded as one of the greatest stories in NFL history.
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Kyle Arrington
Kyle Chandler Arrington (born August 12, 1986 in ) is an American football cornerback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Hofstra.
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Kyle Brady
Kyle James Brady (born January 14, 1972 in ) is a former professional American football player. He played tight end for 13 seasons in the National Football League for the New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars and New England Patriots. He was the Jets' first round draft choice in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Penn State.
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Kyle Orton
Kyle Raymond Orton (born November 14, 1982 in ) is an American football quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fourth round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
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Kyle Vanden Bosch
Kyle Dale Vanden Bosch (born November 17, 1978) is an American football defensive end for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League who began his Lions career in . He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played for the Cardinals through the season; in he began to play for the Tennessee Titans, where he stayed until moving to Detroit. He played college football at the University of Nebraska.
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La'Roi Glover
'''La'Roi Damon Glover''' (); born July 4, 1974) is a former American football defensive tackle in the National Football League who ended his career with the St. Louis Rams. Glover retired from the NFL on June 22, 2009. He played 13 seasons with the Raiders, Saints, Cowboys, and Rams, and was a 6-Time Pro Bowl selection.
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LaDainian Tomlinson
LaDainian Tramayne Tomlinson (born June 23, 1979 in Rosebud, Texas) is an American football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers fifth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Christian.
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Lance Armstrong
Lance Edward Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson on September 18, 1971) is an American professional road racing cyclist who is best known for winning the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times, after having survived testicular cancer. He is also the founder and chairman of the Lance Armstrong Foundation for cancer research and support. He rides for UCI ProTour team .
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Lance Nimmo
Lance Nimmo (born September 13, 1982 in ) is a former American football offensive tackle of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fourth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia.
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Larry Allen
Larry Christopher Allen, Sr. (born on November 27, 1971 in ) is a former American football guard of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft. He played college football at Sonoma State.
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Larry Bird
Larry Joe Bird (born December 7, 1956) is a former American NBA basketball player and coach. Drafted into the NBA sixth overall by the Boston Celtics in 1978, Bird started at small forward and power forward for thirteen seasons, teaming with legendary center Robert Parish and forward Kevin McHale. Due to back problems, he retired as a player from the NBA in 1992. Bird was voted to the NBA's 50th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1996 and inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1998.
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Larry Centers
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Larry Csonka
Larry Richard Csonka (born December 25, 1946) is a former collegiate and professional American football fullback.
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Larry O'Brien
'''Lawrence Francis "Larry" O'Brien, Jr.''' (July 7, 1917 – September 28, 1990) was one of the United States Democratic Party's leading electoral strategists when, for more than two decades, he helped reshape American politics. He served as Postmaster General in the cabinet of President Lyndon Johnson.
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Lawrence Roehm
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Lawrence Taylor
Lawrence Julius Taylor (born February 4, 1959), nicknamed "L.T.", is a Hall of Fame former American football player. Taylor played his entire professional career as a linebacker for the New York Giants in the National Football League (NFL). He is considered to be one of the greatest players in the history of football, and has been called the greatest defensive player of all time by members of the media, former players, and coaches.
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Lawyer Milloy
Lawyer Milloy (born November 14, 1973 in ) is an American football safety for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Washington.
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Lee Trevino
Lee Buck Trevino (born December 1, 1939) is an American professional golfer. He is an icon for Mexican Americans, and is often referred to as "The Merry Mex" and "Supermex".
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Leon Hart
Leon Joseph Hart (November 2, 1928–September 24, 2002) was an American football tight end and defensive end. He was raised in Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, near Pittsburgh.
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Lloyd Carr
Lloyd H. Carr (born July 30, 1945) is a former American football player and coach. He served as the head coach at the University of Michigan from 1995 through the 2007 season. Under Carr, the Wolverines compiled a record of 122–40 and won or shared five Big Ten Conference titles (1997, 1998, 2000, 2003, and 2004). Carr's 1997 team was declared the national champion by the Associated Press. Carr's record coaching against top ten-ranked opponents was 19–8.
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Lorenzo Neal
Lorenzo LaVonne Neal (born December 27, 1970 in ) is an American football fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fourth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State.
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Lou Baldacci
Louis Granville Baldacci (born December 17, 1934 in ) is a former American football player. He played college football for the University of Michigan from 1953 to 1955 and was the starting quarterback for the 1953 and 1954 Michigan Wolverines football teams. He was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1956 NFL Draft and played ten games as a halfback in the 1956 NFL season.
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Lou Boudreau
Louis "Lou" Boudreau (July 17, 1917, in Harvey, Illinois – August 10, 2001) was an American Major League Baseball player and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970. He was also a radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs of the National League.
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Lou Brock
Louis Clark "Lou" Brock (born June 18, 1939) is an American former player in Major League Baseball. Brock was a left fielder who played his career with the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals. He batted and threw left-handed. He is currently a special instructor coach for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Lyle Alzado
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Lynn Swann
Lynn Curtis Swann (born March 7, 1952) is an American former professional football player, sportscaster, and current politician. In 2006, he was the Republican nominee to run against the incumbent Ed Rendell for Pennsylvania Governor.
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Malcolm Williams
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Marc Bulger
Marc Robert Bulger [] (born April 5, 1977 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American football quarterback for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at West Virginia.
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Marcus Allen
Marcus LeMarr Allen (born March 26, 1960 in San Diego, California) is a former American football player and, until recently, was affiliated with CBS as a game analyst. As a professional, Allen ran for 12,243 yards and caught 587 passes for 5,412 yards during his career for both the Los Angeles Raiders and the Kansas City Chiefs from 1982 to 1997. He scored 145 touchdowns, including a then league record 123 rushing touchdowns, and was elected to six Pro Bowls over the course of his career. He was also a fairly good passer for a running back, completing 12 of 27 passes for 285 yards and six touchdowns, with only one interception. Allen was the first player ever to gain more than 10,000 rushing yards and 5,000 receiving yards during his career.
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Marcus Cannon
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Marcus Harrison
Marcus Harrison (born July 10, 1984 in ) is an American football defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Bears in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft after playing college football at Arkansas.
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Marcus Knight
Marcus Knight (born June 19, 1978) is a former National Football League wide receiver/kick returner for the Oakland Raiders and a former Arena Football League wide receiver/defensive back for the Columbus Destroyers.
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Mariano Rivera
Mariano Rivera (born November 29, 1969) is a right-handed baseball pitcher who has spent his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer. His presence in the late innings of games to record the final outs has played an instrumental role in the Yankees' success, particularly the team's late 1990s dynasty. He has won five World Series championships as a Yankee.
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Mark Campbell
Mark Joseph Campbell (December 6, 1975 in Clawson, Michigan) is a former American Football tight end who played for ten seasons in the National Football League for the Cleveland Browns from 1999–2002, the Buffalo Bills from 2003–2005, and the New Orleans Saints from 2006–2008. He was signed by the Browns as an undrafted free agent in 1999. He played college football at Michigan.
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Mark McGwire
Mark McGwire (born October 1, 1963), nicknamed "Big Mac", is a former Major League Baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He replaced Hal McRae as the for the St. Louis Cardinals for 2010.
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Mark Moseley
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Mark Rypien
Mark Robert Rypien (born October 2, 1962 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League. He is the first Canadian born quarterback to start in the NFL.
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Mark Sanchez
Mark Sanchez (born November 11, 1986 in ) is an American football quarterback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft as the second quarterback and the fifth overall selection by the New York Jets. He played college football at the University of Southern California. Sanchez is only the fourth rookie quarterback in NFL history to win his first playoff game and the second to win two playoffs games in his rookie season.
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Mark Spitz
Mark Andrew Spitz (born February 10, 1950) is a retired American swimmer. He won seven gold medals at the 1972 Munich Olympic Games, an achievement surpassed only by Michael Phelps who won eight golds at the 2008 Olympics. Between 1968 and 1972, Spitz won nine Olympic golds plus a silver and a bronze, five Pan American golds, 31 US Amateur Athletic Union titles and eight US National Collegiate Athletic Association titles. During those years, he set 33 world records. He was named World Swimmer of the Year in 1969, 1971 and 1972.
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Markell Carter
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Markus Paul
Markus Paul (born April, 1966 in Orlando, Florida) is a current American football assistant strength and conditioning coach for the New York Giants of the National Football League.
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Marquice Cole
Marquice Jermal Cole [Mar-KWEECE] (born November 13, 1983 in ) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was signed by the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at Northwestern.
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Marquise Hill
Marquise Hill (August 7, 1982 – May 28, 2007) was an American football defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.
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Marty Moore
Marty Moore (born March 19, 1971 in Phoenix, Arizona) and raised in Fort Thomas, Kentucky is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for eight seasons for the New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns. Moore also holds the distinction of being the first Mr. Irrelevant ever to play in a Super Bowl (Super Bowl XXXI). Moore played high school football for Highlands High in Ft. Thomas and college football at Kentucky, playing in the 1993 Peach Bowl and becoming the final pick in the 1994 NFL Draft after his senior season.
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Marvin Harrison
Marvin Daniel Harrison (born August 25, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Syracuse.
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Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton (born January 24, 1968) is an American gymnast and Olympic gold medalist. She was the first female gymnast from outside Eastern Europe to win the Olympic all-around title.
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Matt Cassel
Matthew Brennan "Matt" Cassel (; born May 17, 1982, Northridge, California) is the starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He became the Patriots' starting quarterback in Week 1 of the 2008 season after then reigning NFL MVP Tom Brady suffered a season-ending knee injury. According to ESPN research, he is the only known quarterback in NFL history to start an NFL game at quarterback without ever starting at quarterback in college.
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Matt Cavanaugh
Matthew Andrew Cavanaugh (born October 27, 1956, in Youngstown, Ohio) is a former American football quarterback in the NFL who played from 1978 to 1991. In the course of his career as a professional football player, he earned two Super Bowl rings. Since his retirement, Cavanaugh has worked as an offensive coach and coordinator, for teams including the San Francisco 49ers, the Chicago Bears, and the Baltimore Ravens.
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Matt Chatham
Matt Chatham (born June 28, 1977 in ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He played college football at South Dakota.
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Matt Flynn
Matthew Clayton Flynn (born June 20, 1985, in ) is an American football quarterback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Packers in the seventh round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at LSU.
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Matt Hasselbeck
Matthew Michael Hasselbeck (born September 25, 1975, in Boulder, Colorado) is an American football quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft, and traded to Seattle in 2001. Since becoming the starter in 2003, Hasselbeck has led Seattle to five playoff appearances and a Super Bowl appearance as well as being selected three times for the Pro Bowl.
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Matt Kopa
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Matt Leinart
Matthew Stephen Leinart (born May 11, 1983), is an American professional football quarterback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. Leinart previously played for four seasons (2006-2009) with the Arizona Cardinals, largely in a backup role to the now-retired Kurt Warner, before being released on September 4, 2010.
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Matt Light
Matthew Charles Light (born June 23, 1978 in ) is an American football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
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Matt Patricia
Matt Patricia (born September 13, 1974 in Sherrill, New York) is an American football linebackers coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
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Matt Ryan
Matthew Thomas "Matt" Ryan (born May 17, 1985 in Exton, Pennsylvania) is the starting American football quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He was drafted in the first round as the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Boston College.
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Matthew Slater
Matthew Wilson Slater (born September 9, 1985 in ) is an American football wide receiver and safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at UCLA.
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Matthew Stafford
John Matthew Stafford (born February 7, 1988 in ) is an American football quarterback for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Detroit Lions first overall in the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
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Maurice Jones-Drew
Maurice Christopher Jones-Drew (born March 23, 1985 in Oakland, California) is a current American football running back for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted in the second round (60th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft. Drew graduated from De La Salle High School in Concord and played three years of college football at UCLA before declaring himself eligible for the NFL draft after his junior year. He hosts a 2-hour radio show titled "Runnin' With MJD" which airs on SiriusXM satellite radio on channel XM 147. It airs on Fridays from 7pm-9pm (ET), and focuses on fantasy football talk and strategy.
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Maurkice Pouncey
LaShawn Maurkice Pouncey (born July 24, 1989) is an American football center for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.
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Maury Wills
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Merlin Olsen
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Michael Holley
Michael Holley is an American television and radio sports commentator, sports reporter and author. He formerly wrote columns for the Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Cleveland Plain Dealer, and Akron Beacon Journal.
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Michael Jordan
Michael Jeffrey Jordan (born February 17, 1963) is a former American professional basketball player, active businessman, and majority owner of the Charlotte Bobcats. His biography on the National Basketball Association (NBA) website states, "By acclamation, Michael Jordan is the greatest basketball player of all time." Jordan was one of the most effectively marketed athletes of his generation and was instrumental in popularizing the NBA around the world in the 1980s and 1990s.
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Michael Phelps
Swimmer
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Michael Strahan
Michael Anthony Strahan (pronounced ; born November 21, 1971 in Houston, Texas) is a former American football defensive end who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League. He is currently a football analyst on Fox NFL Sunday, and also a host for Pros vs. Joes alongside fellow Fox football analyst Jay Glazer. He also starred in and produced the Sunday night Fox sitcom Brothers.
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Michael Vick
Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is an American football quarterback for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. He played for the Atlanta Falcons for six seasons before serving time in prison for his involvement in an illegal dog fighting ring.
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Mickey Mantle
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Mike Cloud
Michael Alexander "Mike" Cloud (born July 1, 1975) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He has played for the Kansas City Chiefs, the New England Patriots, and the New York Giants.
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Mike DeBord
Mike DeBord (born February 7, 1956 in Muncie, Indiana) is an American football coach. Currently, he is serving as the tight ends coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League.
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Mike Krzyzewski
Michael William "Mike" Krzyzewski (; ; born February 13, 1947) is the men's college basketball coach of the Duke Blue Devils. He is also the coach of the United States men's national basketball team, whom he led to a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics and the 2010 FIBA World Championship.
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Mike Taliaferro
Myron Eugene Taliaferro (born July 26, 1941 in Houston, Texas) is a former collegiate and professional American football player who led the University of Illinois to the 1964 Rose Bowl championship over Washington, 17-7. He played in eight American Football League and National Football League seasons from 1964-1972 for 3 different teams, and was an AFL All-Star in 1969.
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Mike Vrabel
Michael George "Mike" Vrabel (; born August 14, 1975 in ) is an American football linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft. Vrabel played college football at Ohio State.
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Mike Woicik
Mike Woicik (born September 26, 1956, in Baltimore, Maryland) is an American football strength and conditioning coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He holds the record for Super Bowl rings won by a coach with six, winning three with the Dallas Cowboys and three with the Patriots. Woicik has also authored a book Total Conditioning for Football: The Syracuse Way (1985).
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Mo Lewis
Morris "Mo" C. Lewis (born October 21, 1969 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American football player who played linebacker for the New York Jets from 1991 until 2003. He was a star at the University of Georgia. His number was 57. Lewis, along with former Jets teammate Marvin Jones, signed a one-day contract with the Jets on June 27, 2005, to both retire as members of the New York Jets. Lewis played 200 games as a Jet, the third longest tenure in franchise history and was of the most loved team players and captains of his time. He was also a three time Pro Bowler (1998,1999, 2000), the Jets defensive captain from 1997 to 2003 and was even named to the NFL All-Pro team after the 1998 season.
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Montell Owens
Montell Ernest Owens (born May 4, 1984 in ) is an American football fullback for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2006. He played college football at Maine.
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Mosi Tatupu
Mosiula Faasuka Tatupu (April 26, 1955 – February 23, 2010) was a National Football League running back who during a fifteen year professional career played for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Rams. His tenure with the Patriots lasted from 1978 to 1990. He made the Pro Bowl in 1986.
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Muhammad Ali
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Myron Pryor
Myron Pryor (born June 13, 1986 in ) is an American football defensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. He played college football at Kentucky.
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Nate Solder
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Ned Burke
Ned Burke (born in Wayland, Massachusetts) is a former American football coaching assistant for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
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Neil Graff
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Neil O'Donnell
'''Neil Kennedy O'Donnell''' (born July 3, 1966 in Morristown, New Jersey) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 14 seasons (1990–2003) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Jets, Cincinnati Bengals, and Tennessee Titans. He played college football at the University of Maryland.
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Nick Buoniconti
Nicholas Anthony Buoniconti (born December 15, 1940) is a former American Football League and NFL Hall of Fame middle linebacker, who played for the Boston Patriots and Miami Dolphins.
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Nick Kaczur
Nicholas Jesse Kaczur (born July 28, 1979 in Brantford, Ontario) is an American football offensive tackle for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Toledo.
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Nick Mangold
Nick Mangold (born January 13, 1984 in Centerville, Ohio) is an American football center with the New York Jets, drafted 29th overall in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Ohio State University.
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Nick McDonald
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Niko Koutouvides
Niko Stelios Koutouvides (born March 25, 1981 in ) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
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Nile Kinnick
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Nnamdi Asomugha
Nnamdi Asomugha (; born July 6, 1981, in ) is a Nigerian-American (ethnically Igbo) cornerback for the National Football League's Oakland Raiders professional football team. He was drafted in the first round of the 2003 NFL Draft (31st overall) by the Raiders and played college football for the Golden Bears at the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL.
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Nolan Ryan
Lynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. (born on January 31, 1947) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He currently is a part-owner of the Texas Rangers, for whom he serves as team president.
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Norm Van Brocklin
Norman Mack "Norm" Van Brocklin (March 15, 1926 – May 2, 1983), nicknamed "The Dutchman", was an American football player and coach. He was also a first rate punter in college and in the NFL. Van Brocklin was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
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Norman Van Brocklin
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O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James "O. J." Simpson (born July 9, 1947), nicknamed "The Juice", is a retired American football player, football broadcaster, spokesman, actor, and convicted felon.
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Olin Kreutz
Olin George Kreutz (; born June 9, 1977) is a center and current member of the Chicago Bears in the National Football League (NFL).
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Omare Lowe
Omare Lowe (born April 20, 1978 in ) is an American football cornerback who is retired. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Washington.
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Orel Hershiser
Orel Leonard Hershiser IV (born September 16, 1958 in Buffalo, New York) is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN and a professional poker player for [http://www.pokerstars.net/team-pokerstars/friends/ PokerStars]. In 1988, he won the Gold Glove, Cy Young Award, the NLCS MVP and the World Series MVP with the Dodgers.
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Orlando Pace
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Ottis Anderson
Ottis Jerome "O.J." Anderson (born January 19, 1957) is a former American football running back. He was named the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press (AP) with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1979, and the MVP of Super Bowl XXV in 1991 when playing with the New York Giants.
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P. K. Sam
Philip Kenwood "P. K." Sam, II (born February 26, 1983, in Denver, Colorado) is a professional gridiron football wide receiver for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the fifth round of the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida State.
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Pat Gillick
Pat Gillick (born ) was the general manager of four Major League Baseball teams. He guided teams to three World Series championships in his career: 1992 and 1993 titles with the Toronto Blue Jays, and a 2008 title with the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Pat Summitt
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Patrick Chung
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Patrick Kerney
Patrick Manning Kerney (; born December 30, 1976) is a former American football defensive end. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Virginia.
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Patrick Pass
Patrick Pass (born December 31, 1977 in ) is an American football running back and fullback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
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Patrick Willis
Patrick L. Willis (born January 25, 1985 in ) is an American football player who plays inside linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers 11th overall in the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Mississippi.
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Patty Sheehan
Patty Sheehan (born October 27, 1956) is an American professional golfer. She became a member of the LPGA Tour in 1980 and won six major championships and 35 LPGA Tour events in all. She is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
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Paul Hornung
Paul Vernon Hornung (born December 23, 1935 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former professional football player who played for the Green Bay Packers from 1957-66. Hornung, a versatile player, was a halfback, quarterback, and placekicker. Hornung was an excellent all-around athlete who played college basketball, but is best known for his prowess as a football player.
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People (magazine)
People (originally called People Weekly) is a weekly American magazine of celebrity and human-interest stories, published by Time Inc. As of 2006, it has a circulation of 3.75 million and revenue expected to top $1.5 billion. It was named "Magazine of the Year" by Advertising Age in October 2005, for excellence in editorial, circulation and advertising. People ranked #6 on Advertising Age's annual "A-list" and #3 on ''Adweek's'' "Brand Blazers" list in October 2006.
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Pepper Johnson
Thomas "Pepper" Johnson (born July 29, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan) is a former college and professional American football linebacker, and the current defensive line coach for the New England Patriots of the National Football League.
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Pepper Martin
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Pete Elliott
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Pete Retzlaff
Palmer Edward "Pete" Retzlaff, nicknamed "Pistol Pete" and "The Baron", (born August 21, 1931 in Ellendale, North Dakota) is a former professional American football player and general manager.
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Pete Rose
Peter Edward Rose (born April 14, 1941) is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. Rose played from 1963 to 1986, and managed from 1984 to 1989.
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Pete Rozelle
Alvin Ray "Pete" Rozelle (March 1, 1926 – December 6, 1996) was the commissioner of the National Football League (NFL) from January 1960 to November 1989, when he retired from office. Rozelle is credited with making the NFL into one of the most successful sports leagues in the world.
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Peter Ueberroth
Peter Victor Ueberroth (; born September 2, 1937) is an American executive. He served as the sixth commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1989. He was recently the chairman of the United States Olympic Committee; he was replaced by Larry Probst in October 2008.
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Peyton Manning
Peyton Williams Manning (born March 24, 1976) is an American football quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Considered one of the best quarterbacks of all time, Manning holds the record for most NFL MVP awards with four. He was drafted by the Colts as the first overall pick in 1998 after a standout college football career with the Tennessee Volunteers. He is the son of former NFL quarterback Archie Manning and the older brother of current New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning.
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Phil Simms
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Philip Rivers
Philip Michael Rivers (born December 8, 1981, in Decatur, Alabama) is a professional American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was one half of the Manning-Rivers draft trade which sent him to San Diego and the 1st overall pick, Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning, to the New York Giants. Rivers played college football at North Carolina State University. Rivers' career passer rating - at 96.1 - ranks second-best all time, behind Steve Young (96.8) among NFL quarterbacks with at least 1,500 pass attempts. Also, among active QBs, Rivers' regular season starting quarterback winning percentage (.696) ranks third-best behind Tom Brady (.762) and Ben Roethlisberger (.698).
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Priest Holmes
Priest Anthony Holmes(born October 7, 1973 in Fort Smith, Arkansas) is a former American football running back of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 1997. He played college football at Texas.
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Rabih Abdullah
Rabih Fard Abdullah (born April 27, 1975 in Martinsville, Virginia) is a former American football running back.
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Randall Cunningham
Randall W. Cunningham (born March 27, 1963 in Santa Barbara, California) is a former American football quarterback.
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Randall Gay
Randall "Blue" Jerome Gay, Jr. (born May 5, 1982 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2004. He played college football at Louisiana State. Randall has won a championship at both the college and pro level for teams of his home state.
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Randy Johnson
Randall David Johnson (born September 10, 1963), nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher. Over a 22-year career, Johnson played for six different teams.
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Randy Melvin
Randy Melvin (born April 3, 1959 in Aurora, Illinois) is the current American football defensive line coach for Rutgers.
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Randy Moss
Randall Gene Moss (born February 13, 1977) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Vikings in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft. He played college football at Marshall University.
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Ras-I Dowling
Ras-I Luis Dowling (born May 9, 1988 in ) is an American football cornerback for the Virginia Cavaliers.
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Ray Lewis
Ray Anthony Lewis (born May 15, 1975) is an American football linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL). Since being drafted by the Ravens in 1996, he has been selected to eleven Pro Bowls and been named an Associated Press All-Pro nine times. He won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2000 and 2003; he was the sixth player to win the award multiple times. He was also the second linebacker to win the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award and the first linebacker to win the award on the winning Super Bowl team.
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Ray Mallouf
Raymond Lucian Mallouf (July 11, 1918 – June 6, 2008) was an American football quarterback and punter. He was a part of the Chicago Cardinals team in 1947.
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Ray Rice
Raymell "Ray" Rice (born January 22, 1987 in ) is an American football running back for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Ravens in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers.
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Reche Caldwell
Donald Reche Caldwell, Jr. (; born March 28, 1979 in Tampa, Florida) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round of the 2002 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida.
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Reggie Wayne
Reginald "Reggie" Wayne (born November 17, 1978 in New Orleans, Louisiana) is a professional American football wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League. Wayne was selected in the 1st round (30th overall) of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Colts. He played college football at University of Miami.
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Rex Grossman
Rex Daniel Grossman, III (born August 23, 1980) is an American football quarterback for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League. He graduated from Bloomington High School South and attended the University of Florida on an athletic scholarship. Grossman led the Florida Gators to the 2000 SEC Championship, the 2001 Sugar Bowl, the 2002 Orange Bowl and the 2003 Outback Bowl. He was the runner-up for the 2001 Heisman Trophy.
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Rich Camarillo
Richard Jon Camarillo (born on November 29, 1959 in Whittier, California) is a former professional American Football punter who played 16 seasons in the NFL for the New England Patriots (1981-1987), Los Angeles Rams (1988), Phoenix Cardinals (1989-1993), Houston Oilers (1994-1995), and Oakland Raiders (1996). Before his NFL career, he earned All-America honors at Cerritos Junior College. He then transferred to the University of Washington,(79-80). Where he was selected as a member of the Huskies All-Century team. A consistently solid, dependable punter during his 16 NFL seasons, Camarillo led the league in punting yards twice (1985, 1994), net yard average three times,(1983, 1991 & 1992), gross yards per punt once (1989). He also led the league in 1994 with 35 balls inside the 20. With the Patriots, Camarillo made a championship appearance in Super Bowl XX, and ended up getting to punt quite often as his team was blown out 46-10 by the Chicago Bears. Camarillo punted 6 times for 263 yards (43.8 avg), with 225 net yards (37.5 avg), 1 touchback, and 1 punt in the 20, including a then Super Bowl record 62-yard punt that planted the Bears back at their own 4-yard line. However, Chicago still managed to drive a Super Bowl record 96 yards and score a touchdown anyway.
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Rich Gannon
Richard Joseph Gannon (born December 20, 1965 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former football quarterback, who achieved most of his success late in his career with the Oakland Raiders in the National Football League. He was the quarterback of the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XXXVII.
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Richard Dent
Richard Lamar Dent (born December 13, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia) is a former American football defensive end who played primarily for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XX.
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Richard Seymour
Richard Vershaun Seymour (born October 6, 1979 in ) is an American football defensive lineman for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots sixth overall in the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia.
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Rick Lyle
Rick Lyle (born February 26, 1971 in Monroe, Louisiana) is a former American football defensive end who played for four teams in a 9-year NFL career.
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Riddick Parker
Riddick Parker (born November 20, 1972 in Emporia, Virginia) is a former professional American football defensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks, San Diego Chargers, New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, and San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League.
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Rob Bironas
James Robert Douglas "Rob" Bironas (born January 29, 1978 in Louisville, Kentucky) is an American football placekicker for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2002. He played college football at Georgia Southern.
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Rob Gronkowski
Rob Gronkowski (born May 14, 1989 in ) is an American football tight end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Patriots in the second round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Arizona.
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Rob Ninkovich
Robert Michael Ninkovich (born February 1, 1984 in ) is an American football linebacker and defensive end for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Purdue.
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Rob Renes
Rob Renes (born March 28, 1977 in Holland, Michigan) is a former American football player who was an All-American nose tackle and team co-captain for the University of Michigan Wolverines football team in 1999.
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Rob Ryan
Remus "Rob" Ryan (born December 13, 1962 in Ardmore, Oklahoma) currently serves as Defensive Coordinator for the Cleveland Browns. He is the son of former defensive coordinator and head coach Buddy Ryan and the twin brother of current head coach of the New York Jets, Rex Ryan.
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Robert Brooks
Robert Darren Brooks (born June 23, 1970 in Greenwood, South Carolina) is a former American football wide receiver who attended University of South Carolina and played for the Green Bay Packers (1992–1998) and the Denver Broncos.
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Robert Gallery
Robert J. Gallery (born July 26, 1980 in Masonville, Iowa) is an American football player who currently plays offensive guard for the Oakland Raiders of the NFL. Gallery played college football at the University of Iowa before being selected with the second overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft.
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Robert Mathis
:For the U.S. Air Force general, see Robert C. Mathis
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Rodney Bailey
Rodney Dwayne Bailey (born October 7, 1979) is a former American football defensive end who most recently played for the Arizona Cardinals of the NFL. He is a graduate of Ohio State University and completed his degree in only 3.5 years.
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Rodney Harrison
Rodney Scott Harrison (born December 15, 1972 in ) is a retired American football safety. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the fifth round of the 1994 NFL Draft, after playing college football at Western Illinois.
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Roger Bannister
Sir Roger Gilbert Bannister, CBE (born 23 March, 1929) is an English former athlete best known for running the first recorded mile in less than 4 minutes. Bannister became a distinguished neurologist and Master of Pembroke College, Oxford, before retiring in 2001.
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Roger Maris
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Roger Staubach
Roger Thomas Staubach (born February 5, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio) is a businessman, Heisman Trophy winner and legendary Hall of Fame former quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1969 until 1979. Staubach was key in developing the Cowboys to become one of the best team of the 1970s and led the team to nine of the Cowboys record-setting twenty consecutive winning seasons. Staubach led the Cowboys to their first Super Bowl victory and as a result he was named MVP in Super Bowl VI. Staubach was described by legendary coach Tom Landry as "possibly the best combination of a passer, an athlete and a leader to ever play in the NFL."
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Rohan Davey
Rohan St. Patrick Davey (born April 14, 1978 in Clarendon, Jamaica) is an American football quarterback who is currently a free agent.
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Roman Gabriel
Roman Ildonzo Gabriel, Jr. (born August 5, 1940 in Wilmington, North Carolina) is a former American football player. The son of a Filipino immigrant, he was the first Asian-American to start as an NFL quarterback and is considered by many to have been one of the best players at that position during the late 1960s and early 70s. At 6'4" and 235 pounds, he is considered the first truly big quarterback of the modern era. Gabriel attended and played high school football at New Hanover High School.
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Roman Phifer
Roman Zubinsky Phifer (born March 5, 1968) is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League. He is currently the assistant linebackers coach for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. Phifer's documentary film Blood Equity was released in November, 2009.
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Romeo Crennel
Romeo Crennel (born June 18, 1947 in Lynchburg, Virginia) is the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns and current defensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. Before becoming the head coach of the Browns, Crennel won three Super Bowls in four seasons as the defensive coordinator of the New England Patriots. Crennel has participated in six Super Bowls, winning five, during his coaching career.
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Ron Guidry
Ronald Ames Guidry (; born August 28, 1950, in Lafayette, Louisiana; nicknamed "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator") is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played 14 seasons for the New York Yankees from 1975 through 1988. Guidry was the pitching coach of the New York Yankees from 2006 to 2007.
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Ron Jaworski
Ronald Vincent "Ron" Jaworski (born March 23, 1951, in Lackawanna, New York) is a former American football quarterback and currently an NFL analyst on ESPN. He is also CEO of [http://www.ronjaworskigolf.com/ Ron Jaworski Golf Management, Inc.], based out of Blackwood, New Jersey, and manages golf courses in southern New Jersey, northeast Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. He also owns part interest in the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League. Jaworski has been nicknamed "Jaws".
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Ronde Barber
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Rory Sparrow
Rory Darnell Sparrow (born June 12, 1958, in Suffolk, Virginia) is a retired American professional basketball player in the NBA.
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Ross Ventrone
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Roy Halladay
Harry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III (born May 14, 1977), popularly known by his nickname "Doc", is a Major League Baseball (MLB) starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. His nickname, coined by former Toronto Blue Jays announcer Tom Cheek, is a reference to Wild West gunslinger "Doc" Holliday.
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Royal T. Farrand
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Russ Hochstein
Russ Hochstein (born October 7, 1977 in ) is an American football guard for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football at Nebraska.
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Russell Shaw
:This article is about the Chicago Rush wide receiver. For the composer at Lionhead Studios, see the article Russell Shaw (composer).
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Ryan Fitzpatrick
Ryan Joseph Fitzpatrick (born November 24, 1982 in ) is the starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the seventh round of the 2005 NFL Draft. He played college football at Harvard.
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Ryan Mallett
Ryan Mallett (born June 5, 1988 in Batesville, Arkansas), nicknamed "Big Tex", is an American football quarterback for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Mallett, formerly of University of Michigan, was named 2009 National Performer of the Year by the College Football Performance Awards and recipient of the world's largest crystal football trophy.
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Ryan Wendell
Ryan Wendell (born March 4, 1986 in ) is an American football offensive lineman for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football at Fresno State.
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Sam Cunningham
Samuel Lewis Cunningham, Jr (nicknamed "Sam", born August 15, 1950, in Santa Barbara, CA) is a retired American football fullback. The media referred to him as Sam "Bam" Cunningham.
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Sam Sword
Sam Lee-Arthur Sword (born December 4, 1974 in Saginaw, Michigan) is a former American football linebacker who played for the Oakland Raiders and the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. He played college football at the University of Michigan. He played for Saginaw Arthur Hill High School.
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Sammy Baugh
'''Samuel Adrian "Slingin' Sammy" Baugh''' (March 17, 1914 – December 17, 2008) was an American football player and coach. He played college football for the Horned Frogs at Texas Christian University, where he was a two-time All-American. He then played in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins from 1937 to 1952. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in the 17-member charter class of 1963.
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Sammy Morris
Samuel "Sammy" Morris III (born March 23, 1977 in Oxford, England) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech.
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Sammy Sosa
Samuel Peralta "Sammy" Sosa (born November 12, 1968) is a retired Major League Baseball right fielder.
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Sandy Koufax
Sanford "Sandy" Koufax () (born Sanford Braun, on December 30, 1935) is an American left-handed former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, from to . He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, the youngest former player to receive that honor.
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Santonio Holmes
Santonio Holmes Jr. (born March 3, 1984, in Belle Glade, Florida) is an American football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.
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Scott Dreisbach
Scott Dreisbach (born December 16, 1975 in South Bend, Indiana) is a former American football quarterback who last played for the Columbus Destroyers of the Arena Football League. He played quarterback at Penn High School in Mishawaka, Indiana.
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Scott McCready
Scott McCready (born February 1, 1977 in [[London, England]) is a British national (citizen) who was an American football wide receiver who, most recently, played for the Hamburg Sea Devils of NFL Europa from 2005 until the league's closure in 2007. Previously he played for the Scottish Claymores from 2002-2004, and was named to the All-League team on multiple occasions. He was the first British national and one of only three to have won the Super Bowl, followed by Lawrence Tynes and Osi Umenyiora.
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Scott Secules
Thomas "Scott" Wescott Secules (born November 8, 1964 in Newport News, Virginia) is a former professional American football quarterback who played 6 seasons in the National Football League from 1988 to 1993 for the Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins, and the New England Patriots.
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Scott Zolak
Scott David Zolak (born December 13, 1967 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons. During this time, he played for the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins. Over the course of his career, he played in 55 games, completed 124 of 248 passes for 1,314 yards, threw eight touchdowns and seven interceptions, and finished his career with a passer rating of 64.8.
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Sean Gustus
Sean Gustus (born January 28, 1979 in Oxon Hill, Maryland) is a current American football college scout for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League. After graduating from DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he was a teammate of Eagles running back Brian Westbrook, Gustus attended the University of Richmond and was a two-year starter at quarterback in 2000 and 2001. He began his coaching and scouting career in 2002 with the New England Patriots as a college scouting assistant with special teams quality control duties. He then spent a year as a Patriots offensive coaching assistant in 2003. After the season, the Patriots granted permission for the Eagles and their Vice President of Player Personnel Tom Heckert, who called Gustus a "young up-and-comer," to interview Gustus for a scouting job in their organization. He was hired by the team originally as a northeast scout and has since moved to scouting the southeast.
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Sebastian Janikowski
Sebastian Janikowski
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Sebastian Vollmer
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Shaun Alexander
Shaun Edward Alexander (born August 30, 1977) is an American football running back who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks 19th overall in the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Alabama.
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Shawn Mayer
Shawn A. Mayer (born March 4, 1979 in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey) is a professional American football player, currently a safety on the Cleveland Browns practice squad.
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Shorty McMillan
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Sonny Jurgensen
Christian Adolph "Sonny" Jurgensen III (born August 23, 1934) is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Washington Redskins. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1983.
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Spencer Larsen
Spencer Larsen (born March 4, 1984, in ) is an American football fullback and linebacker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Broncos in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona.
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Stan Musial
Stanley Frank "Stan" Musial ( or ; born November 21, 1920) is a retired Polish-American professional baseball player who was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969. Nicknamed "Stan the Man", Musial played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals from 1941 to 1963. A 24-time All-Star selection, Musial accumulated 3,630 hits and 475 home runs during his career, was named the National League's (NL) Most Valuable Player (MVP) three times, and was a member of three World Series championship teams.
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Stan Parrish
Stan Parrish (born September 20, 1946) is the head college football coach at Ball State University. He was previously head coach at Wabash College, Marshall University and Kansas State University.
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Stanley Morgan
::See Morgan Stanley for the investment banking and global financial services corporation founded by Henry S. Morgan, Harold Stanley and others in 1935.
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Stephen Gostkowski
Stephen Carroll Gostkowski (pronounced "gust-OW-ski"; the first 'K' is silent) (born January 28, 1984 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a placekicker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2006 NFL Draft with the 118th pick, one of just two kickers drafted, and the only rookie kicker to make an NFL roster that year.
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Stephen Neal
Stephen Matthew Neal (born October 9, 1976 in ) is an American football guard for the New England Patriots of the National Football League and former national champion amateur wrestler. He was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2001. He attended Cal State-Bakersfield.
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Stevan Ridley
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Steve Bartkowski
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Steve Cauthen
Steve Cauthen (born May 1, 1960 in Covington, Kentucky) is a retired American jockey.
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Steve Grogan
:Not to be confused with the murderer Steve "Clem" Grogan, member of the Manson Family.
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Sugar Ray Leonard
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T. J. Yates
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Tai Streets
Tai Streets (born April 20, 1977 in Matteson, Illinois) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League. He was selected with the second pick of the sixth round of the 1999 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. He also played for the Detroit Lions in 2004. He was the leading receiver for the national champion 1997 Michigan Wolverines football team. Over the course of his career he was notable for fourth quarter performances in various bowl games and NFL playoff games. As a professional athlete, he was known for his modesty. As an amateur athlete, he was known as the best high school athlete in the city of Chicago.
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Tarvaris Jackson
Tarvaris Fox Jackson (born April 21, 1983 in ) is an American football quarterback for the Minnesota Vikings. He was drafted by the Vikings in the second round of the 2006 NFL Draft. He played college football at Alabama State.
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Tate Forcier
Robert Patrick "Tate" Forcier (born August 7, 1990) is an American football quarterback from . He is currently a back up quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines. Forcier is from a family of quarterbacks with two older brothers who played Pacific-10 Conference football and a father who also played quarterback in college. His oldest brother, Jason, played briefly for Michigan before transferring to Stanford University. Following in the footsteps of his brothers and father, Forcier has been a quarterback since his Junior PeeWee Pop Warner Football days.
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Tebucky Jones
Tebucky Shermain Jones (born October 6, 1974 in New Britain, Connecticut) is a former American football safety in the National Football League. His career began when he was drafted out of Syracuse University in the first round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots. He is best known for his role on the 2001 Patriots team that won Super Bowl XXXVI. He has also played for the Miami Dolphins and the New Orleans Saints.
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Ted Bank
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Ted Topor
Ted Peter Topor was an American football player who played quarterback and linebacker. Topor was born in East Chicago, Indiana in 1930 and graduated from East Chicago Roosevelt High School in 1949. He played on two Indiana state championship teams and was an Honorable Mention All-American high school player in 1948. Topor enrolled at the University of Michigan where he played football for the Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1950 to 1952. He played on the 1950 Michigan Wolverines football team that won the Big Ten Conference championship and defeated the University of California in the 1951 Rose Bowl. A two-way player, Topor started seven games at quarterback and eight games as linebacker for the 1951 Wolverines. In 1951, Topor also "became the center of a faculty dispute over whether Michigan employed double scholastic standards for athletes and nonathletes." Topor left the campus for a time, but he returned in 1952. Head coach Bennie Oosterbaan reported that Topor had both improved his school work and "emerged as a man." In September 1952, a feature story from the Associated Press reported that a fit and dedicated Topor had reinvigorated the Wolverines with a new spirit:"Not the least of the factors in Michigan's dark horse role in the 1952 football campaign is an improved team spirit. And Coach Benny Oosterbaan and his staff attribute much of this to Ted Topor, the 212-pound senior quarterback from East Chicago, Ind."
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Ted Williams
Theodore Samuel Williams (August 30, 1918 – July 5, 2002) was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball. He played 21 seasons with the Boston Red Sox, twice interrupted by military service as a Marine Corps pilot. Nicknamed The Kid, the Splendid Splinter, Teddy Ballgame, and The Thumper, he is widely considered one of the greatest hitters ever.
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Tedy Bruschi
Tedy Lacap Bruschi (; born June 9, 1973 in ) is a former professional American football linebacker. He was drafted by the New England Patriots in the third round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Arizona.
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Terrell Davis
Terrell Lamar Davis (born October 28, 1972, in San Diego, California) is a former American football running back who played for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League from 1995 to 2001. Davis was drafted by the Broncos in the sixth round (196th pick overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft. Davis is the Denver Broncos all-time leading rusher, with 7,607 rushing yards. As a player, he was given the nickname "T.D." by players, fans and the media; this denoted both the initials of his first and last name as well as being an abbreviation for touchdown.
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Terrell Owens
Terrell Eldorado Owens () (born on December 7, 1973) is an American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). A six-time Pro Bowl selection and former holder of the league single-game reception record, Owens has been one of the dominant receivers of his era. He holds or shares several NFL records, and his body of work has placed him in the top-10 in several receiving categories, including yards and touchdowns.
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Terry Baker
For the Canadian football player of the same name see Terry Baker (Canadian football).
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Terry Bradshaw
Terry Paxton Bradshaw (born September 2, 1948) is a former American football quarterback with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). He played 14 seasons. He is a football analyst and co-host of Fox NFL Sunday. In a six-year span, he won four Super Bowl titles with Pittsburgh (1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979), becoming the first quarterback to do so, and led the Steelers to eight AFC Central championships. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989, his first year of eligibility.
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Terry Glenn
Terry Tyree Glenn (born July 23, 1974 in ) is a retired American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New England Patriots seventh overall in the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Ohio State.
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Terry Malone
Terry Malone is the current tight ends coach for the New Orleans Saints of the NFL. Prior to the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season, Malone had been the offensive coordinator for the Michigan Wolverines football team.
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Thomas H. McNeil
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Thurman Thomas
Thurman Lee Thomas (born May 16, 1966 in Houston, Texas) is a former American football running back who spent most of his NFL career with the Buffalo Bills. Thomas was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2007 and into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
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Tiger Woods
Eldrick Tont "Tiger" Woods (born December 30, 1975) is an American professional golfer whose achievements to date rank him among the most successful golfers of all time. Currently the World No. 1, he is the highest-paid professional athlete in the world, having earned an estimated $90.5 million from winnings and endorsements in 2010.
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Tim Duncan
Timothy "Tim" Theodore Duncan (born April 25, 1976) is a Virgin Islander American professional basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The 6-foot 11-inch (2.11 m), 260-pound (118 kg) power forward/center is a four-time NBA champion, a three-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, and the current captain of the Spurs. He has also won the NBA Rookie of the Year, NBA Most Valuable Player Award twice, and has been voted into 12 NBA All-Star Games, 13 All-NBA Teams, and 13 All-Defensive Teams.
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Tim Rattay
Timothy F. Rattay [] (born March 15, 1977 in ) is a professional American football quarterback for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the seventh round of the 2000 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.
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Tim Tebow
Timothy Richard "Tim" Tebow (; born August 14, 1987) is an American professional football player who is a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Tebow played college football for the University of Florida, where he won the 2007 and 2009 BCS National Championships and the Heisman Trophy. He was chosen in the first round of the 2010 NFL Draft and is now a backup quarterback for the Denver Broncos of the NFL.
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Tod Rockwell
Ferdinand A. "Tod" Rockwell was an American football player and coach. He played quarterback for the University of Michigan in 1923 and 1924. He helped the 1923 Michigan Wolverines football team win a National Championship. He was the head coach of the North Dakota Fighting Sioux football team from 1926 to 1927 and of the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs football team from 1928 to 1929.
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Tom Ashworth
Thomas F. Ashworth (born October 10, 1977 in Denver, Colorado) is an American football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. Originally signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Francisco 49ers out of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ashworth attended Cherry Creek High School in Greenwood Village, Colorado.
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Tom Brady
Thomas Edward "Tom" Brady, Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
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Tom Harmon
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Tom Ramsey
Tom Ramsey (born July 9, 1961 in Encino, California) was a former professional American football quarterback, who played four seasons in the NFL for the New England Patriots. Earlier he played for the Los Angeles Express of the USFL.
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Tom Seaver
George Thomas "Tom" Seaver (born November 17, 1944) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues from 1967 to 1986. He played for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the New York Mets. "Tom Terrific" had 311 wins, 3,640 strikeouts and a 2.86 earned run average during a 20-year career. In , he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame by the highest percentage ever recorded (98.8%), and has the only plaque at Cooperstown wearing a New York Mets hat. As of 2010, Seaver is also the only Met player to have his jersey number retired by the team.
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Tom Slade
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Tom Yewcic
Thomas J. Yewcic (born May 9, 1932 in Conemaugh, Pennsylvania) is a former American football quarterback and punter and Major League Baseball player. He attended Michigan State University, where, as a baseball player, he was named the Most Outstanding Player of the 1954 College World Series despite his team not reaching the championship game. After signing with the Detroit Tigers, he went on to play one game as a catcher with the team on June 27, 1957. He enjoyed a more substantial football career, playing from 1961 to 1966 with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League, and is a member of the Patriots All-1960s (AFL) Team.
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Tommy Hendricks
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Tommy Hodson
Thomas Paul Hodson (born January 28, 1967 in Mathews, Louisiana) was an American football quarterback for the LSU Tigers and the National Football League.
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Tommy Hughitt
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Tommy Kramer
Thomas Francis Kramer (born March 7, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the NFL from 1977 to 1990.
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Tony Dungy
Anthony Kevin "Tony" Dungy (born October 6, 1955) is a former professional American football player and coach in the National Football League. Dungy was head coach of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 1996 to 2001, and head coach of the Indianapolis Colts from 2002 to 2008. He became the first African-American head coach to win the Super Bowl when his Colts defeated the Chicago Bears on February 4, 2007. On December 18, 2008 after securing his tenth straight playoff appearance with a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Dungy set a new NFL record for consecutive playoff appearances by a head coach. On January 12, 2009, Dungy announced his retirement as coach of the Indianapolis Colts, which went into effect after the 2008–2009 season. Since retirement, Dungy has served as a prominent analyst on NBC's Sunday night studio show. Tony Dungy is also the national spokesman for the fatherhood program All Pro Dad.
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Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo (born April 21, 1980) is a professional American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.5 - ranks fourth-best all time. Romo replaced the Cowboys' previous starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe during a game against the New York Giants in the 2006 season.
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Torry Holt
Torrance "Torry" Jabar Holt (born June 5, 1976 in Gibsonville, North Carolina) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the St. Louis Rams in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft, and spent the next ten years for the organization. He was one of the members of the Greatest Show on Turf. He played college football at North Carolina State University.
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Tracy White
Tracy Donnel White (born April 14, 1981 in ) is an American football linebacker for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2003. He played college football at Howard.
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Trent Green
Trent Jason Green (born July 9, 1970 in ) is a retired professional American football quarterback. He was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the eighth round of the 1993 NFL Draft. He played college football at Indiana University.
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Trevor Scott
Trevor John Scott (born August 30, 1984 in Potsdam, New York) is an American football defensive end for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. He was a 6th round pick (169th overall) in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University at Buffalo.
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Troy Aikman
Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is a retired American football quarterback for the National Football League's Dallas Cowboys. Currently he works as a television sportscaster for the Fox network. He is also a former joint owner of the NASCAR Sprint Cup racing team, Hall of Fame Racing, along with fellow former Cowboys quarterback, Roger Staubach.
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Troy Polamalu
Troy Aumua Polamalu () (born Troy Aumua on April 19, 1981 in Garden Grove, California) is a U.S. professional American football strong safety for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He was drafted in the first round (sixteenth overall) of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Steelers. He played college football at the University of Southern California.
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Ty Law
Tajuan "Ty" Law (born February 10, 1974) is a football cornerback who is currently a Free Agent of the National Football League. He was drafted by the New England Patriots 23rd overall in the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Michigan.
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Tyrone Poole
Tyrone Poole (born February 3, 1972 in ) is an American football cornerback for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers 22nd overall of the 1995 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fort Valley State.
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Tyrone Willingham
Lionel Tyrone "Ty" Willingham (born December 30, 1953 in Kinston, North Carolina) is a former American football player and coach. He was the head coach at Stanford University (1995–2001), the University of Notre Dame (2002–2004), and the University of Washington (2005–2008), compiling a career college football record of 76–88–1.
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Vance Bedford
Vance Juano Bedford (b. in Beaumont, Texas) is an American football coach currently serving as defensive coordinator at the University of Louisville. He has most recently served as defensive back coach at the University of Florida under Urban Meyer. He previously served as defensive backs coach under Lloyd Carr at the University of Michigan. He served in that same position for six seasons with the Chicago Bears, and also served two seasons as defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State University-Stillwater.
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Vince Evans
Vincent Tobias Evans (born June 14, 1955, in Greensboro, North Carolina) is a former professional American football quarterback who was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round (140th overall pick) of the 1977 NFL Draft. Evans, who played collegiately at USC, played for the Bears, the USFL's Chicago Blitz and Denver Gold, and for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders in a career that nearly spanned 20 years from 1977 to 1995. Evans is the only player of the Chicago Bears to score a perfect quarterback rating in a game. Vince Evans' son attended Winston Churchill and played football there. Vince junior is expected to play at USC during the 2009 season.
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Von Miller
Von Miller (born March 26, 1989 in ) is an American football linebacker for the Texas A&M; Aggies. He is an All-American college football player. He is currently considered one of the top linebacker prospects for the 2011 NFL Draft.
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Vonta Leach
Terzell Vonta Leach (born November 6, 1981 in Lumberton, North Carolina) is an American football fullback for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He attended East Carolina University.
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Wally Gabler
Wallace "Wally" Gabler (born June 9, 1944) is a retired professional American football player. He was the starting quarterback for the 1965 Michigan Wolverines football team and played seven seasons in the Canadian Football League.
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Walt Coleman
Walt Coleman is an American football official in the National Football League (NFL) since the 1989 NFL season. He wears uniform number 65.
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Walter Payton
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Walter S. Horton
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Warren Moon
Harold Warren Moon (born November 18, 1956 in Los Angeles, California) is a former American professional football quarterback who played for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and the National Football League's Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs. He is currently a broadcaster for the Seattle Seahawks.
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Warren Sapp
Warren Harrison Sapp (born December 19, 1972) is a retired American football player who played defensive tackle in the National Football League. He played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Oakland Raiders during his 13 year professional career, and college football for the University of Miami Hurricanes. He was then drafted by the Buccaneers in the 1995 NFL Draft as the 12th overall pick. He spent nine seasons with the team where he earned seven trips to the Pro Bowl and a Super Bowl ring in 2002. He moved to the Raiders in 2004.
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Wayne Gretzky
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Wes Welker
Wesley Carter "Wes" Welker (born May 1, 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football at Texas Tech.
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Whitey Herzog
Dorrel Norman Elvert "Whitey" Herzog (born November 9, 1931) is a former professional baseball manager inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on July 25, 2010. Born in New Athens, Illinois, Herzog made his Major League Baseball debut as a player in 1956 with the Washington Senators. When his playing career ended in 1963, Herzog went on to perform a variety of roles in Major League Baseball, including scout, manager, general manager and farm system director. Most noted for his success as a manager, Herzog led the Kansas City Royals to three consecutive playoff appearances from 1976 to 1978. Hired by Gussie Busch in 1980 to helm the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cardinals won the 1982 World Series and made two other World Series appearances under Herzog's direction.
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Wilbert Brown
Wilbert Lemon Brown (born May 9, 1977 in Texarkana, Texas) is a former American football center in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins, and New England Patriots. He played college football at the University of Houston.
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William M. Morrow
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William Renner
William Renner (c. 1912 - ) was an American football player. He played at the quarterback position for the University of Michigan teams from 1931 to 1935. He was a member of the undefeated national champion 1933 Michigan football team also the captain of the 1935 Michigan football team.
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Willie Mays
William Howard "Willie" Mays, Jr. (born May 6, 1931) is a former American baseball player who played the majority of his career with the New York and San Francisco Giants before finishing with the New York Mets. Nicknamed The Say Hey Kid, Mays was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility. Many consider him to be the greatest all-around player of all time.
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Willie McGinest
William Lee "Willie" McGinest, Jr, (born December 11, 1971 in ), is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent in the National Football League.
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Willie Stargell
Wilver Dornell "Willie" Stargell (March 6, 1940 – April 9, 2001), nicknamed "Pops" in the later years of his career, was a professional baseball player who played his entire Major League career (1962-1982) with the Pittsburgh Pirates as an outfielder and first baseman. Over his 21-year career with the Pirates, he batted .282, with 2,232 hits, 423 doubles, 475 home runs and 1540 runs batted in, helping his team capture six National League East division titles, two National League pennants and two World Series (1971, 1979).
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Willis McGahee
Willis Andrew McGahee III (born October 20, 1981 in Miami, Florida) is an American football player who plays running back for the Baltimore Ravens in the National Football League. He attended the University of Miami after a high school career split between Miami Springs High School and Central High School in Miami, Florida.
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Y. A. Tittle
Yelberton Abraham Tittle (born October 24, 1926 in Marshall, Texas), better known as Y. A. Tittle, is a former American football quarterback in the National Football League and All-America Football Conference who played for the Baltimore Colts, San Francisco 49ers, and the New York Giants. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1971.
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Zach Thomas
Zachary Michael Thomas (born September 1, 1973 in ) is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the fifth round of the 1996 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas Tech.
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Zeron Flemister
Zeron D. Flemister (born September 8, 1976 in Sioux City, Iowa) is an American football player who is currently a free agent tight end of the National Football League. As a senior at the University of Iowa, he played in and started seven games before playing in three postseason all-star games. Flemister was then signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins in 2000.
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Brady, Tom Filmography
- Super Bowl XLVI (2012)
- Saturday Night Live Presents: Sports All-Stars (2010)
- Saturday Night Live Presents: Sports All-Stars (2010)
- Saturday Night Live Sports Extra '09 (2009)
- Saturday Night Live Sports Extra '09 (2009)
- Plymouth Rock Studios: The Series (2009)
- Friday Night Heroes: Vol. 1 (2008)
- Super Bowl XLII (2008)
- The Greatest Game Ever Played (2008)
- Saturday Night Live: The Best of Saturday TV Funhouse (2006)
- Forbes Celebrity 100: Who Made Bank? (2006)
- Super Bowl XL (2006)
- Chain Reactions (2005)
- Super Bowl XXXIX (2005)
- Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004)
- ESPY Awards (2004)
- 2003 New England Patriots: Super Bowl XXXVIII Champions (2004)
- Stuck on You (2003)
- Super Bowl XXXVI (2002)
- 2001 AFC Championship Game (2002)
- 2000 NFL Draft (2000)
- 2000 FedEx Orange Bowl (2000)
Brady, Tom Filmography
- Good Vibes (2011)
- Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star (2011)
- Scared Guys (2010)
- The Comebacks (2007)
- Untitled Nick Cannon Project (2006)
- Untitled Nick Cannon Project (2006)
- The Dana & Julia Show (2004)
- The Hot Chick (2002)
- The Hot Chick (2002)
- The Animal (2001)
- The Animal (2001)
- The Animal (2001)
- The Mike O'Malley Show (1999)
- Sports Illustrated: Swimsuit '97 (1997)
- Home Improvement (1991)
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Tom Brady - The Legend
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- Duration: 7:40
- Published: 15 Aug 2011
- Updated: 05 Oct 2012
The legend of being the seventh quarterback picked in 2000 and the aftermath of that indignity, demonstrates in a striking way the flaws inherent to the NFL draft. Nothing the scouts do can measure a man's heart, his drive, or his determination. Career: 111--32 (regular season), 125--37 (career) as a starter 8--1 (career) in overtime games 34--6 (career) vs. NFC teams 32 game-winning drives after a Patriots' fourth-quarter tie or deficit Post-season records and statistics: NFL record for most consecutive wins in post season: 10 (broke record of Green Bay's Bart Starr). Most consecutive post season wins (college and professional combined): 12 3 Super Bowl victories 2 Super Bowl MVP awards Most completions in a Super Bowl (32 in Super Bowl XXXVIII) Most career Super Bowl completions (100 in four games) Highest completion percentage in a single game, minimum 20 attempts (26 of 28, 92.9%, against Jacksonville in 2007 AFC Divisional round)
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Tom Brady curses Bills Fans
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- Duration: 0:16
- Published: 30 Sep 2012
- Updated: 05 Oct 2012
A Brady rushing TD was under review. The video showed Bradys knee getting close to the ground but it never quite touched. Once Bills fans heard the call they obviously got upset. Brady had a nice little response for that. :)
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Between The Tackles: Manning vs. Brady
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- Duration: 1:14
- Published: 05 Oct 2012
- Updated: 05 Oct 2012
Ashley Fox talks about the rivalry between Peyton Manning and Tom Brady
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Tom Brady Tribute to the Greatest
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- Duration: 3:43
- Published: 07 Jul 2011
- Updated: 05 Oct 2012
Collection of highlights of Tom Brady's career with the New England patriots. Enjoy:) ------------------------ Tom Brady Peyton Manning football tribute nfl top best highlights favorite eddie hits sports bowl songs greatest cowboys madden eagles giants dallas superbowl steelers touchdown colts saints vikings patriots pittsburgh picks brett bears tackle jets raiders nfc redskins packers draft flag cardinals philadelphia espn baltimore broncos lions falcons league favre catch panthers reggie playoffs browns pass bay arizona "football highlights" "dallas cowboys" washington england minnesota rams dolphins stadium denver bills 49ers quarterback "flag football" field titans orleans mlb chicago moss east miami return win interception seahawks Warren, Gerard Vollmer, Sebastian Vereen, Shane 1 3 NFL top 100 list 1 3Brady, Tom QB Patriots Video 2 1 Manning, Peyton QB Colts Video 3 7 Peterson, Adrian RB Vikings 4 4 Lewis, Ray LB Ravens 5 8 Reed, Ed S Ravens 6 6 Polamalu, Troy S Steelers Video 7 10 Johnson, Andre WR Texans 8 14 Revis, Darrelle CB Jets 9 9 Brees, Drew QB Saints Video 10 18 Peppers, Julius DE Bears 11 2 Rodgers, Aaron QB Packers Video 12 26 Ware, DeMarcus DE Cowboys 13 15 Johnson, Chris RB Titans Video 14 13 Fitzgerald, Larry WR Cardinals 15 25 Freeney, Dwight DE Colts 16 12 Woodson, Charles CB Packers 17 45 Ngata, Haloti DT Ravens 18 17 Asomugha, Nnamdi CB Raiders 19 5 Matthews, Clay LB Packers Video 20 11 Vick, Michael QB Eagles Video 21 29 Harrison, James LB <b>...</b>
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Robert Kraft Says Tom Brady Is Better Than Joe Montana
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- Duration: 5:45
- Published: 31 Aug 2012
- Updated: 04 Oct 2012
Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith discuss Robert Kraft's comments that Tom Brady is better than Joe Montana.
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Conversations with CBS Sports: Tom Brady
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- Duration: 7:17
- Published: 07 Dec 2011
- Updated: 03 Oct 2012
Without Tom Martinez, Tom Brady might not have three Super Bowl rings. CBS Sports' James Brown sat down with Tom Brady to discuss this very special story of a friendship and bond that goes way beyond the football field.
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BRADY
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- Duration: 3:52
- Published: 15 Aug 2006
- Updated: 25 Sep 2012
A tribute to the hunkiest quarterback in the league!
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Tom Brady - Legendary
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- Duration: 6:34
- Published: 10 Jun 2012
- Updated: 04 Oct 2012
www.youtube.com - Peyton Manning www.youtube.com - Drew Brees www.youtube.com - Michael Jordan www.youtube.com - Tiger Woods Trailer www.youtube.com - Jeremy Lin Trailer youtu.be - Lebron James Movie www.youtube.com - NFL rule changes Trailer www.youtube.com - Tim Tebow Trailer www.youtube.com - Rob Gronkowski Trailer A chronicle of Brady's career from beginning to present. Originally I was not going to release this due to the outcome of the superbowl, but after a few requests I've gone ahead and uploaded the trailer. The ending is not what I had in mind when I created it, but maybe he can give us a better one this season. This video follows Brady from his first year until present day. The Legendary moments that define his career and the heartbreaking defeats.
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Under Armour Footsteps - Tom Brady & Cam Newton Meet
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- Duration: 4:31
- Published: 09 Aug 2011
- Updated: 05 Oct 2012
Shop Under Armour FootballGear Here: bit.ly Hear Tom Brady and Cam Newton talk and help each other behind the scenes for the first time during Under Armour's 'Footsteps' shoot. Shop the Tom Brady and Cam Newton collection on UA.
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CVS/pharmacy® Teams Up with Tom Brady and Gets Unreal
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- Duration: 1:38
- Published: 09 Jul 2012
- Updated: 05 Oct 2012
A staring contest at a CVS/pharmacy® with NFL superstar Tom Brady, and a delicious new candy with no artificial stuff: see how CVS/pharmacy® gets Unreal.
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Tom Brady singing "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen
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- Duration: 2:15
- Published: 16 Jun 2012
- Updated: 05 Oct 2012
Thanks for watching! I know it's kinda rough but I hope you all enjoy it. Just to clarify, all voices in the video are all done by Tom Brady. Some of the voice clips were stretched, compressed, or reversed.
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Should Tom Brady Speak Up For Wes Welker?
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- Duration: 6:56
- Published: 18 Sep 2012
- Updated: 04 Oct 2012
Stephen A. Smith and Skip Bayless discuss Tom Brady's comments about Wes Welker's role in the Patriots' offense.
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I hate you Tom Brady
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- Duration: 0:56
- Published: 28 Nov 2011
- Updated: 05 Oct 2012
The second quarter explosion by the Patriots really made it a difficult Sunday afternoon................ I like when I told him Brady may throw a pick, and he exclaims "all he does is throw Touchdowns...."
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Tom Brady to Wes Welker for 99 1/2 yard touchdown
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- Duration: 2:51
- Published: 19 Jan 2012
- Updated: 20 Sep 2012
The New England Patriots Tom Brady & Wes Welker tie the NFL record with a 99 1/2 yard score against the Miami Dolphins
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Tom Brady Chemistry with Brandon Lloyd, Patriots 2012 Preview
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- Duration: 7:46
- Published: 26 Aug 2012
- Updated: 30 Sep 2012
The New England Patriots were a fabulous 13-3 last season, though they fell to Eli Manning's Giants in the Super Bowl. The Pats have added more weapons for Tom Brady with the likes of Brandon Lloyd, Jake Ballard and Visanthe Shiancoe. Tom Brady and Jabar Gaffney have great chemistry thus far in camp. Will the defense be improved from last year? Rick Strom talks with Karen Guregian of the Boston Herald to preview the Patriots. Watch more Football stories at: www.youtube.com Follow Rick on Twitter - www.twitter.com Follow Karen on Twitter - twitter.com TYT Sports on Facebook - www.facebook.com
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Tom Brady NYC Tall Wall Time Lapse Video
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- Duration: 1:55
- Published: 05 Sep 2012
- Updated: 21 Sep 2012
Creative Director & Copy Writer: James Bray Associate Creative Director: Ron Tapia Art Director: Stephen Reidmiller Planner: Jason Riley Account Handler: Rachel Nairn, Christy Shannon-Hayes, Heather Hoffman Producer: Brian Bushaw Director/photographer/illustrator of Film: Logan Muszynski Photography (Tom Brady shot): Andrew Southam Additional camera support by: Alfredo Amaya and Jeff Matthews. Editor and editing company: Logan Muszynski Music: Vagues Sans Vaisseaux Painters: Artfx Murals, Van Heth Nielsen, Seth Roberts, Eddie Garcia, David Osbourne, Dan Cohen, Jason Graham Special Thanks to: Lamar Outdoor
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Peyton Manning's Voicemail to Tom Brady
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- Duration: 3:36
- Published: 28 Jan 2012
- Updated: 04 Oct 2012
With his little brother Eli playing in the upcoming Super Bowl against his old nemesis Tom Brady and the New England Patriots, Peyton Manning has a lot on his mind.
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Tom Brady: Biography of the Star Quarterback
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If ever there were a real-life Captain America, it would be him. Join www.WatchMojo.com as we take a look at the life and career of Tom Brady.
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Tom Brady: Super Patriot
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Patriots fans don't have to wait until next summer for their Superman to return.
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Tom Brady Poses for VMan and Talks Love with Gisele!
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The New England Patriots QB looks hot in VMag's fall issue! Plus, Tom opens up about life and love with Gisele Bundchen and their boys!
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VMAN 27: TOM BRADY BY MARIO TESTINO
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Drew Brees or Tom Brady: Who is the better NFL QB?
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Thomas Edward Patrick "Tom" Brady, Jr. (born August 3, 1977) is an American football quarterback for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). After playing college football at Michigan, Brady was drafted by the Patriots in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
In Brady's ten seasons as a starter, the Patriots have earned trips to the Super Bowl in half of them (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLII, and XLVI), winning three of them (XXXVI, XXXVIII, and XXXIX). He has also won two Super Bowl MVP awards (XXXVI and XXXVIII), has been selected to seven Pro Bowls (and invited to eight, although he declined the 2006 invitation), and holds the NFL record for most touchdown passes in a single regular season. His career postseason record is 16–5. He also helped set the record for the longest consecutive win streak in NFL history with 21 straight wins over two seasons (2003–04),[1] and in 2007 he led the Patriots to the first undefeated regular season since the institution of the 16-game schedule. Brady has the fourth-highest career passer rating of all time (96.4) among quarterbacks with at least 1,500 career passing attempts.
Brady and Joe Montana are the only two players in NFL history to win the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Super Bowl MVP awards multiple times (2 NFL MVPs, 2 Super Bowl MVPs). Brady and John Elway are the only two quarterbacks to lead their teams to five Super Bowls. In 2005, he was named Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year, and was named "Sportsman of the Year" by The Sporting News in 2004 and 2007.[2] He was also named the NFL MVP in 2007 and 2010 (becoming the first player to be unanimously chosen as MVP in the 2010 season) as well as 2007 Male Athlete of the Year by the Associated Press, the first time an NFL player has been honored since Joe Montana won in 1990.[3]
Brady holds numerous regular season and postseason records, including: most touchdown passes in a regular season (50); highest touchdown-to-interception ratio in a single season (9:1); highest single-game completion percentage, regular season or postseason (26/28, 92.9%); most consecutive pass attempts without an interception (358); most consecutive regular-season home wins (31);[4] highest winning percentage of any quarterback during his first 100 starts (76 wins); most completions in one Super Bowl (32); longest streak of games with 3 or more touchdown passes (10 games); and most career completions in Super Bowl history (127), most career yards in Super Bowl history (1,275), longest streak of completions in a single Super Bowl (16), most touchdown passes in a quarter (5); most touchdown passes in a half of a playoff game (5), and most touchdown passes in a playoff game (6, tied). Brady is the fourth-fastest player to reach 200 career passing touchdowns (he did so in 116 games), and the first ever to reach this mark before throwing 100 career interceptions (he had 88). He is only the sixth player to reach 300 career passing touchdowns, and his interception total at the time (115) was the lowest of anyone to reach it by a significant margin. He is the only quarterback to lead five different teams to at least 13 wins in a season and four different teams to at least 14 wins in a season. His winning percentage in the regular season (.780) is the best all-time of the Super Bowl era by a significant margin. He is the only quarterback to record two seasons with a passer rating over 110.0 and is the only quarterback to record two straight seasons with a passer rating over 105.0.
He and Bill Belichick have also combined to form one of the greatest quarterback-coach tandems in NFL history, winning 124 regular season games and 16 postseason games together, as well as appearing in five Super Bowls together, all NFL records. Considering his many achievements, and his late draft selection (6th round, 199th selection), many analysts, including those at the NFL Network, have called Brady the best NFL draft pick (or draft steal) of all time, as well as one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time.[5][6][7][8] Before the 2011 season, his fellow players voted him the best player in the NFL.[9]
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Early years[link]
Brady was born near San Francisco in San Mateo, California, the son of Galynn Patricia (née Johnson) and Thomas Brady, Sr.[10] He was raised in a Catholic family of exceptionally gifted athletes, and is of Irish and Prussian-German descent.[11][12][13][14] Brady regularly attended 49ers games in the 1980s, where he became a fan of quarterback Joe Montana; since then, Brady has mentioned Montana as one of his inspirations and an idol.[15] One of the games Brady attended was the 1981 NFC Championship, in which Montana threw The Catch to Dwight Clark, with Brady only being four-years-old at the time.[16]
Brady graduated from Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California.[17] He has three older sisters.[18] Brady was also drafted as a catcher in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB Draft by the Montreal Expos.[19]
College career[link]
Brady played college football for, and graduated from, the University of Michigan.[20][21] He was a backup his first two years, while teammate and future NFL quarterback Brian Griese led the Wolverines to a share of the national championship in 1997 in the Rose Bowl. When he enrolled at Michigan, Brady was seventh on the depth chart and had an intense struggle to get some playing time. At one point, Brady hired a sports psychologist to help him cope with frustration and anxiety and even considered transferring to Cal.[22][23] Brady battled for the starting job with Drew Henson,[21] ultimately starting every game in the 1998 and 1999 seasons under Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr. During his first full year as starter, he set Michigan records for most pass attempts and completions in a season (214).[24] Brady was All-Big Ten (honorable mention) both seasons and team captain his senior year. The Wolverines won 20 of 25 games when he started and shared the Big Ten Conference title in 1998. Brady capped that season with a win over Arkansas in the Citrus Bowl.[25] In the 1999 season, Brady led Michigan to an overtime win in the Orange Bowl over Alabama, throwing for 369 yards and four touchdowns.[21]
Professional career[link]
2000 season[link]
Brady was selected with pick #199, a compensatory pick, in the sixth round of the 2000 NFL Draft. According to Michael Holley's book Patriot Reign, the Patriots were considering Brady and Tim Rattay, both of whom had received positive reviews from then-quarterbacks coach Dick Rehbein. Ultimately, the Patriots front office chose Brady. Even though the Patriots drafted a future superstar in the next to last round, the class of 2000 was a mediocre vintage for quarterbacks. Brady, Chad Pennington and Marc Bulger were the only ones to see success at the NFL level.
The Patriots made the unusual decision to carry four quarterbacks (instead of three) on the roster. Brady started the season as the fourth string quarterback, behind starter Drew Bledsoe and backups John Friesz and Michael Bishop; by season's end, he was number two on the depth chart behind Bledsoe. During his rookie season, he was 1-of-3 passing, for six yards.
2001 season[link]
The Patriots opened the season with a 23–17 loss at Cincinnati, with Bledsoe as the starting quarterback. Their second game, and home opener, on September 23, was against their AFC East rival, the New York Jets. Bledsoe was again the starter, when in the fourth quarter he suffered internal bleeding after a hit from Jets linebacker Mo Lewis. Bledsoe returned for the next series, but was replaced with Brady for the Patriots' final series of the game. New York would hold on to win, 10–3, and the Patriots fell to 0–2 on the season.[26]
Brady was named the starter for the season's third game, against the Indianapolis Colts. In his first two games as starter, Brady posted unspectacular passer ratings of 79.6 and 58.7, respectively, in a 44–13 victory over the Colts (in their last season in the AFC East) and a 30–10 loss to the Miami Dolphins.[27]
In the Pats' fifth game, Brady began to find his stride. Trailing the visiting San Diego Chargers 26–16 in the fourth quarter, Brady led the Patriots on two scoring drives to force overtime, and another in overtime to set up a winning field goal. Brady finished the game with 33 pass completions on 54 attempts, for 364 yards, and two touchdowns.[28] The following week, Brady again played well during the rematch at Indianapolis, with a passer rating of 148.3 in a 38–17 win.[29] The Patriots went on to win 11 of the 14 games Brady started, and six straight to finish the regular season, winning the AFC East and entering the playoffs with a first-round bye. Brady finished with 2,843 passing yards and 18 touchdowns and earned an invitation to the Pro Bowl.
In Brady's first playoff game, against the Oakland Raiders, he threw for 312 yards and led the Patriots back from a ten-point fourth-quarter deficit to send the game to overtime, where they won on an Adam Vinatieri field goal. A controversial play in that game came when, trailing by three in the fourth quarter, Brady lost control of the ball after being hit by fellow Wolverine Charles Woodson. Oakland initially recovered the ball, but, citing the "tuck rule," which states that any forward throwing motion by a quarterback begins a pass even if the quarterback loses possession of the ball as he is attempting to tuck it back toward his body, referee Walt Coleman overturned the call on instant replay, ruling it an incomplete pass rather than a fumble.
In the AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Brady injured his knee, and was relieved by Bledsoe. The Patriots won the game and were immediately instituted by Las Vegas oddsmakers as 14-point underdogs against the NFC champion St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.
The score was tied with 1:21 left in the Super Bowl and the Patriots were at their own 15—with no timeouts—when sportscaster and Super Bowl-winning coach John Madden said he thought the Patriots should run out the clock and try to win the game in overtime. Instead, Brady drove the Patriots' offense down the field to the Rams 31 before spiking the ball with seven seconds left. The Patriots won the game on another Adam Vinatieri field goal as time expired. Brady was named MVP of Super Bowl XXXVI while throwing for 145 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions, becoming the then-youngest quarterback to ever win a Super Bowl.
2002 season[link]
Brady and the Patriots finished the year at 9–7, tied with the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins for the best record in the division; however, the Jets won the division on the third tiebreaker, and the Patriots missed the playoffs.
Although posting a career-low single-season rating of 85.7, Brady threw for a league-leading 28 touchdown passes and 921 more yards than in 2001, though his fourteen interceptions would turn out to be a career high.[27] However, Brady played much of the second half of the season with a shoulder injury, and New England head coach Bill Belichick has since indicated that if the Patriots had made the playoffs, Brady would not have been able to play in the first game due to that injury.
2003 season[link]
In the 2003 NFL season, after a 2–2 start, Brady led the Patriots to twelve consecutive victories to finish the season, thus winning the AFC East. Statistically, Brady's strongest game of the season was against Buffalo, when he achieved a season-high quarterback rating of 122.9.[27] Brady finished with 3,620 passing yards and 23 touchdowns, and was second in NFL MVP voting to rival Peyton Manning and Steve McNair. In the first two rounds of the playoffs, the Patriots defeated the Tennessee Titans and Indianapolis Colts. On February 1, 2004, Brady led the Patriots to a 32–29 victory over the NFC champion Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII and was named Super Bowl MVP for the second time. During the game, Brady threw for 354 yards with three touchdowns and set the record for most completions by a QB in a Super Bowl (32). With 1:08 left in the fourth quarter and the score tied 29–29, Brady engineered a drive to put the Patriots in position for the game-winning field goal.
2004 season[link]
During the 2004 season, Brady helped the Patriots set an NFL record with 21 straight wins dating from the previous year, an accomplishment honored in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (though for official records, the NFL considers it an 18-game regular season winning streak; it does not count playoff games). New England's 14–2 record equalled that of their 2003 season, as well as the best regular-season record ever for a defending champion. The Patriots also won the AFC East divisional title for the third time in four years. Brady threw for 3,692 yards and 28 touchdowns, with a 92.6 passer rating, and was voted to his second Pro Bowl. In the AFC playoffs, Brady led the Patriots to victories over the Indianapolis Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Brady played his best game of the year in Pittsburgh despite requiring intravenous treatment the previous night when he ran a temperature of 103 degrees. Against the NFL's best defensive team, Brady recorded a quarterback passer rating of 130.5, his highest of the season.[27] On February 6, 2005, the Brady-led Patriots defeated the Philadelphia Eagles to win Super Bowl XXXIX. Brady threw for 236 yards and two touchdowns, most of which went to Deion Branch, while capturing the Patriots' third championship in four years.
2005 season[link]
During the 2005 season, the Patriots were forced to rely more on Brady's passing, due to injuries suffered by running backs Corey Dillon, Patrick Pass, and Kevin Faulk. Brady also had to adjust to a new center and a new running back: Heath Evans. The results were positive; Brady finished first in the league with 4,110 passing yards and third in the league with 26 touchdowns. At 92.3, his 2005 passer rating was the second-highest of his career at the time, although he equalled his career high for interceptions with fourteen.[27] He also rushed for 89 yards and fumbled a career-low four times.[27] Brady and the Patriots finished with a 10–6 record, winning their third straight AFC East title. Some of the highlights of the season included another game with the Steelers, in which Brady helped lead the team on the game-winning drive. When the Patriots visited the Atlanta Falcons, Brady achieved a regular season-high rating of 140.3.[27]
In the playoffs, Brady led the Patriots to a 28–3 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the wild card round; however, on January 14, 2006, the Patriots lost 27–13 to the Denver Broncos at INVESCO Field. Brady threw for 346 yards in the game with one touchdown and two interceptions, in the first playoff loss of his career. After the season's end, it was revealed that Brady had been playing with a sports hernia since December. Linebacker Willie McGinest commented on it and said he knew, but Brady continued on playing. This is the main reason Brady did not go to the Pro Bowl when he was invited.[30]
Despite not playing in the game, Brady was present at Super Bowl XL, as the official coin tosser and as part of a celebration of Super Bowl MVP Award winners.
2006 season[link]
Brady led the Patriots to a 12–4 record and the fourth seed in the AFC playoffs despite having an almost completely new receiving corps. In the regular season, Brady threw for 3,529 yards and 24 touchdowns. He was not among the players initially selected to the Pro Bowl,[31] although he was offered an injury-replacement selection when Philip Rivers was forced to withdraw (which he declined).[32]
In the postseason, the Patriots first hosted their division rivals, the New York Jets, in the wild-card round. The Patriots defeated the Jets 37–16, as Brady went 22–34 for 212 yards and two TDs. In the divisional round, the Patriots traveled to San Diego to take on the Chargers. This was Brady's first playoff game in his home state of California. Brady and the Patriots struggled against the Chargers, whom many had picked as favorites to win Super Bowl XLI. With eight minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Patriots down by eight points, Brady and the Patriots started a key drive that would ultimately decide the game. After a 49-yard pass play to Reche Caldwell, a Stephen Gostkowski field goal gave the Patriots a 24–21 win.
In the AFC championship, the Patriots faced the Indianapolis Colts. The Patriots and Colts had faced each other twice in the previous three postseasons at Foxboro; this game, however, was played at Indianapolis. The Patriots led at halftime, 21–6; however, the Colts staged a comeback, resulting in a last minute interception thrown by Brady, and a Patriots loss.
2007 season[link]
Playing with a dramatically overhauled receiver corps—in the 2007 offseason, the Patriots acquired wide receivers Donté Stallworth, Wes Welker, Kelley Washington and Randy Moss; tight end Kyle Brady; and running back Sammy Morris—Brady enjoyed what some sports writers have described as the best season ever by a quarterback.[33] Brady, along with Moss, decided to withdraw from the 2008 Pro Bowl. The average score of a 2007 Patriots regular season game would be 37–17 by the end of the year.[34] Brady not only led the Patriots to a 16–0 record, outscoring opponents by more than a 2-to-1 margin, but attained numerous career, franchise, and NFL records and milestones:
- Week 6: Visiting Dallas, he had a career-high five passing touchdowns in a 48–27 win. The win tied him with Roger Staubach for the most wins ever by a starting quarterback in his first 100 regular-season games, with 76.[35]
- Week 7: In a 49–28 win at Miami, he had yet another record day, with six passing touchdowns, setting a franchise record. He also had the first perfect passer rating of his career.[36]
- Week 8: In a 52–7 rout at home against Washington, he threw three touchdowns, giving him a career-best 30 for the season; his previous best was 28—in an entire season—in 2002 and 2004. The win also gave Brady a victory over every NFL franchise except New England.
- Week 9: In a come-from-behind 24–20 victory at Indianapolis, he threw for another three touchdowns, for a total of 33 on the season; his 32nd touchdown of the season, to Wes Welker, broke Babe Parilli's Patriots record of 31 touchdowns in a season—in five fewer games. It was also the ninth consecutive game in which he had thrown three or more touchdowns, breaking Peyton Manning's NFL record of eight.[37]
- Week 11: Following the Patriots' bye week, Brady threw for another five touchdown passes in a 56–10 rout of Buffalo, breaking Steve Grogan's franchise record for career touchdown passes with 185.
- Week 12: In a 31–28 win over Philadelphia, he only threw for a single touchdown, ending his streak of three-touchdown games at ten, but reached 25,000 regular-season passing yards.
- Week 13: In another come-from-behind win, a 27–24 win against the Baltimore Ravens, he became the fourth quarterback—after Kurt Warner, Peyton Manning, and Dan Marino (who did it twice)—to throw 40 touchdown passes in a season.
- Week 14: In a 34–13 victory against Pittsburgh, he threw four touchdowns, putting him third all-time for touchdown passes in a single season with 45, behind Peyton Manning in 2004 and Marino in 1984. It was his eleventh game with at least three touchdown passes, beating Marino's 1984 record of ten.[38] He also reached the 4,000 yards passing mark for the second time in his career.
- Week 15: Brady, making his 108th consecutive regular-season start at quarterback, surpassed Joe Ferguson for the fourth-longest streak in NFL history, after Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, and Ron Jaworski.
- Week 16: Brady's third touchdown of the day was the Patriots' 71st total touchdown of the season, breaking the NFL record of 70 set by the Miami Dolphins in 1984. This was his twelfth game of the season with three or more touchdown passes, extending his own NFL record. This was also the Patriots', and Brady's, 18th consecutive regular-season win, tying the NFL record they set in 2003 and 2004.[39]
- Week 17: Brady threw two touchdown passes; his second touchdown was his 50th, breaking Peyton Manning's 2004 record of 49. The pass was also Randy Moss' 23rd touchdown catch of the season, breaking Jerry Rice's record of 22 in a season. The win finished off the first 16–0 season in NFL history, and was the Patriots' 19th consecutive regular season win, breaking their own 2003–2004 league record of 18. Brady finished 398/578 for 4,806 yards (#3 all-time) and 50 touchdowns (#1 all time) versus only eight interceptions, and a 117.2 passer rating (#2 all-time). His 398 completions were fifth all-time. Brady was named the NFL MVP for this season, as well as Offensive Player of the Year.
2007 playoffs[link]
In the Patriots' first playoff game, an AFC Divisional game against Jacksonville, Brady began the game with an NFL postseason record sixteen consecutive completed passes, and finished the game with 26 completions in 28 attempts, a completion rate of 92.9%. That mark is the highest single-game completion percentage (for passers with at least 20 attempts) in NFL history, regular season or postseason.[40] With the win, the Patriots matched the Dolphins as the only team to win 17 consecutive games in one season.
Statistically, Brady did not fare as well in the AFC Championship Game against the San Diego Chargers, throwing three interceptions (including his first interception in the red zone since the playoff loss to Denver). Nevertheless, the Patriots won their 18th game of the season, 21–12, to advance to the Super Bowl for the fourth time in seven seasons. Brady, with the 100th win of his career, also set an NFL record for the fewest games needed by a starting quarterback to do so: his 100–26 record is sixteen games better than Joe Montana's.[41] In Super Bowl XLII, Brady was pressured heavily and sacked five times. The Patriots did manage to take the lead with a Brady touchdown to Moss with less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Giants were able to score a last-minute touchdown to upset the Patriots 17–14.
Awards[link]
Brady won numerous NFL awards during the season: he was voted FedEx Express NFL Player of the Week (an award for quarterbacks) four times (in Weeks 6, 7, 11, and 17), selected as AFC Offensive Player of the Week five times (in Weeks 3, 6, 7, 14, and 17), and AFC Offensive Player of the Month for both September and October. On 2008-01-05, Brady was named the NFL MVP, garnering a record-tying 49 of 50 possible votes (the other vote went to Brett Favre), making him the first Patriot to ever win the award. He was also named NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 2007 and 2010.
2008 season[link]
Brady did not play in any games during the 2008 preseason due to a right foot injury from the previous AFC Championship game.[42] In the Patriots' 2008 season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs at Gillette Stadium, Brady's left knee was seriously injured midway through the first quarter on a hit by Chiefs safety Bernard Pollard; he left the game and did not return. The team later confirmed that Brady would need surgery, and that he had been placed on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.[43] It is believed he tore both his anterior cruciate ligament and his medial collateral ligament.[44] The injury ended Brady's streak of 111 consecutive starts (fourth in the list of most consecutive starts by an NFL quarterback, behind Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, and Ron Jaworski).[45] Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction at the Los Angeles Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic October 6, using Brady's patellar tendon graft to replace the torn ligament, and also repaired his medial collateral ligament, through a separate incision in his left knee.[46] An infection in the wound resulted in further debridement surgery several times since the original procedure. Brady received IV antibiotics for this infection which, at the time, threatened to delay his rehab.[47][48]
2009 season[link]
In his first official game back from injury, Brady threw for 378 yards and two touchdowns in the 2009 season opener against the Buffalo Bills. In the final minutes of the game, the Patriots were down 24–13 before Brady and Benjamin Watson connected on two straight touchdowns to lead the Patriots to a 25–24 win. Brady was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the 13th time in his career for his performance.
On October 18, 2009, in an early season snowstorm, Brady set an NFL record against the Tennessee Titans for most touchdowns in a single quarter, throwing five (two to Moss, one to Faulk, and two to Welker) in the second quarter. Brady finished the game with six touchdowns, tying his career best, and 380 yards, completing 29 of 34 attempts, finishing with a nearly perfect passer rating of 152.8. The Patriots' 59–0 victory over the Titans tied the record for the largest margin of victory since the 1970 AFL-NFL merger,[49] and set a record for largest halftime lead in NFL history (they led 45–0). He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week again for his performance. In Week 16, Brady set a Patriots regular season record with an 88.5% completion percentage against the Jacksonville Jaguars; he was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after the game.
Brady would finish the 2009 regular season with 4,398 yards passing and 28 touchdowns for a 96.2 rating, despite a broken right ring finger and three fractured ribs, all which were suffered over the course of the season.[50] He was selected as a reserve to the 2010 Pro Bowl and named the 2009 NFL Comeback Player of the Year.[51]
Brady ended the 2009 season throwing 3 interceptions in a Wild Card playoff loss to the Baltimore Ravens, 33–14, his first career home playoff loss, and the first playoff loss at home by a New England Patriots quarterback since 1978.[52]
2010 season – Second MVP[link]
On September 10, 2010, Brady signed a four-year, $72 million contract extension making him the highest-paid player in the NFL. The extension includes $48.5 million in guaranteed money and will likely keep Brady with the Patriots through the 2014 NFL season.[53] The news of the contract occurred on the same day Brady escaped uninjured from a 6:30 a.m. car accident with what the Boston Herald called, "a road scofflaw".[54]
Brady became the quickest to achieve 100 regular season wins by helping his team defeat the Miami Dolphins 41–14 on October 4, 2010.[55]
On November 21, 2010, Brady tied Brett Favre's record of winning 25 consecutive regular-season home starts, in a 31–28 win over the Indianapolis Colts.[56] Brady's last regular-season loss at home was on November 12, 2006, a 17–14 loss to the New York Jets.[57] On December 6, 2010, Brady set an NFL record by winning 26 consecutive regular-season home starts, in a 45–3 victory over the New York Jets.
On December 19, 2010, in a 31–27 home win over the Green Bay Packers, Brady had his seventh straight two-touchdown game without an interception, surpassing Don Meredith's NFL record of six such games. The next week in a 34–3 road win over the Buffalo Bills, Brady surpassed Bernie Kosar's 1990–1991 record of 308 consecutive pass attempts without an interception.
Brady threw for 3,900 yards with 36 touchdowns and just four interceptions on the season. He had an 111.0 passer rating, giving him, at the time, two of the top five season ratings in NFL history,[58] and making him the first player to finish with a rating above 110 in two different seasons. Brady's 9:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio (36:4) would break his own 2007 single-season record of 6.25:1, which he set in 2007, and make him the first qualifying quarterback[59] to have had at least a 6:1 touchdown-to-interception ratio in two different seasons.
Brady was selected as a starter to the 2011 Pro Bowl. However, he pulled out of the game (and was replaced by former backup Matt Cassel of the Kansas City Chiefs) after undergoing surgery for a stress fracture in his right foot dating back to 2008.[60] Brady was also the only unanimous selection for the AP All-Pro Team and was named the 2010 Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year. He also achieved by unanimous decision the MVP award for the second time in his career.
2011 season[link]
In Week 1 of the 2011 NFL season, Brady threw for 517 yards and 4 touchdowns, with one interception, against the Miami Dolphins, the second time he had thrown for 400 or more yards in a single game. It was the most ever by a Patriots quarterback in a single game (the previous record was Drew Bledsoe's 426 yards against Minnesota in 1994), and the fifth-highest total in NFL history, after Norm Van Brocklin, Warren Moon, Boomer Esiason (in an overtime game), and Dan Marino; Brady's performance was also the first 500-yard. four-touchdown performance since Y. A. Tittle in 1962. Moreover, Brady and Miami quarterback Chad Henne combined for an NFL-record 933 passing yards, including a Monday Night Football record for Brady.[61][62] Brady's interception ended his regular-season streak of pass attempts without an interception at 358; Brady also became the 12th quarterback to complete a 99-yard pass play, to Wes Welker. Brady was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his effort.
In Week 2, against the San Diego Chargers, Brady again threw for over 400 yards, completing 31 of 40 passes for 423 yards, 3 touchdowns, and no interceptions, all to second-year tight ends Rob Gronkowski (two) and Aaron Hernandez (one). Brady thus became the seventh quarterback in NFL history to pass for 400 or more yards in consecutive weeks, and the second Patriots quarterback to do so (Matt Cassel was the first, in 2008); the sixth quarterback to accomplish the feat, Carolina Panthers rookie quarterback Cam Newton, did so earlier on the same day that Brady did. Brady was again named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, making him the first player in 28 years to win that award in Week 1 and Week 2 of the same season.[63] It also marked the first time a player followed a 500-yard passing game with a 400-yard passing game.[64]
In Week 4, against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Brady tied Peyton Manning's record of 13 consecutive regular-season games with at least two touchdowns, and moved into ninth place, past his childhood idol Joe Montana, on the list of most touchdown passes, with 274.
In Week 15, Brady became only the second quarterback in NFL history with consecutive seasons with at least 35 passing touchdowns (after Brett Favre did it in 1995, 1996, and 1997), and the seventh with multiple seasons with at least 4,500 pass yards (after Dan Fouts, Dan Marino, Warren Moon, Kurt Warner, Peyton Manning and Drew Brees). The next week, Brady became the first quarterback with three seasons of 36 or more touchdowns.
In the regular season finale against the Buffalo Bills, Brady became the fourth quarterback to throw for 5,000 yards in a single season, finishing with 5,235; it surpassed Dan Marino's longstanding record of 5,084 passing yards, but finished the season second behind Drew Brees' 5,476.
2011 postseason[link]
In the Patriots' 45–10 rout of the Denver Broncos in the Divisional round, Brady set a personal postseason best with 363 passing yards, and tied an NFL record shared by Daryle Lamonica and Steve Young, throwing for 6 touchdown passes (he also had 1 interception). The win, his first postseason win since January 2008, gave Brady and Patriots head coach Bill Belichick sole possession of the NFL record for postseason wins by a QB-coach combo with 15.
Statistics[link]
Regular season[link]
| Year | Team | G | GS | Passing | Rushing | Sacked | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Comp | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Sack | Yds | Fum | Lost | ||||
| 2000 | NE | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 33.3 | 6 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 42.4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | NE | 15 | 14 | 413 | 264 | 63.9 | 2,843 | 6.9 | 18 | 12 | 86.5 | 36 | 43 | 1.2 | 0 | 41 | 216 | 12 | 3 |
| 2002 | NE | 16 | 16 | 601 | 373 | 62.1 | 3,764 | 6.3 | 28 | 14 | 85.7 | 42 | 110 | 2.6 | 1 | 31 | 190 | 11 | 5 |
| 2003 | NE | 16 | 16 | 527 | 317 | 60.2 | 3,620 | 6.9 | 23 | 12 | 85.9 | 42 | 63 | 1.5 | 1 | 32 | 219 | 13 | 5 |
| 2004 | NE | 16 | 16 | 474 | 288 | 60.8 | 3,692 | 7.8 | 28 | 14 | 92.6 | 43 | 28 | 0.7 | 0 | 26 | 162 | 7 | 5 |
| 2005 | NE | 16 | 16 | 530 | 334 | 63.0 | 4,110 | 7.8 | 26 | 14 | 92.3 | 27 | 89 | 3.3 | 1 | 26 | 188 | 4 | 3 |
| 2006 | NE | 16 | 16 | 516 | 319 | 61.8 | 3,529 | 6.8 | 24 | 12 | 87.9 | 49 | 102 | 2.1 | 0 | 26 | 175 | 12 | 4 |
| 2007 | NE | 16 | 16 | 578 | 398 | 68.9 | 4,806 | 8.3 | 50 | 8 | 117.2 | 37 | 98 | 2.6 | 2 | 21 | 128 | 6 | 4 |
| 2008 | NE | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 63.6 | 76 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 | 83.9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | NE | 16 | 16 | 565 | 371 | 65.7 | 4,398 | 7.8 | 28 | 13 | 96.2 | 29 | 44 | 1.5 | 1 | 16 | 86 | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 | NE | 16 | 16 | 492 | 324 | 65.9 | 3,900 | 7.9 | 36 | 4 | 111.0 | 31 | 30 | 1.0 | 1 | 25 | 175 | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 | NE | 16 | 16 | 611 | 401 | 65.6 | 5,235 | 8.6 | 39 | 12 | 105.6 | 43 | 109 | 2.5 | 3 | 32 | 173 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 161 | 159 | 5,321 | 3,397 | 63.8 | 39,979 | 7.5 | 300 | 115 | 96.4 | 379 | 716 | 1.9 | 10 | 276 | 1,712 | 78 | 34 | |
Playoffs[link]
| Year | Team | G | GS | Passing | Rushing | Sacked | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Att | Comp | Pct | Yds | Y/A | TD | Int | Rtg | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Sack | Yds | Fum | Lost | ||||
| 2001 | NE | 3 | 3 | 97 | 60 | 61.9 | 572 | 5.9 | 1 | 1 | 77.3 | 8 | 22 | 2.8 | 1 | 5 | 36 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | NE | 3 | 3 | 126 | 75 | 59.5 | 792 | 6.3 | 5 | 2 | 84.5 | 12 | 18 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | NE | 3 | 3 | 81 | 55 | 67.9 | 587 | 7.2 | 5 | 0 | 109.4 | 7 | 3 | 0.4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | NE | 2 | 2 | 63 | 35 | 55.6 | 542 | 8.6 | 4 | 2 | 92.2 | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | NE | 3 | 3 | 119 | 70 | 58.8 | 724 | 6.1 | 5 | 4 | 76.5 | 8 | 18 | 2.2 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | NE | 3 | 3 | 109 | 77 | 70.6 | 737 | 6.8 | 6 | 3 | 96.0 | 4 | −1 | −0.2 | 0 | 8 | 52 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | NE | 1 | 1 | 42 | 23 | 54.8 | 154 | 3.7 | 2 | 3 | 49.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | NE | 1 | 1 | 45 | 29 | 64.4 | 299 | 6.6 | 2 | 1 | 89.0 | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | NE | 3 | 3 | 111 | 75 | 67.6 | 878 | 7.9 | 8 | 4 | 100.4 | 9 | 10 | 1.1 | 1 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 22 | 22 | 793 | 499 | 62.3 | 5,285 | 6.6 | 38 | 20 | 86.0 | 51 | 76 | 1.5 | 3 | 32 | 199 | 9 | 3 | |
Personal life[link]
Brady dated actress Bridget Moynahan from 2004 until late 2006.[65] On February 18, 2007, Moynahan confirmed to People magazine that she was more than three months pregnant with her and Brady's child.[65][66] Brady and Moynahan ended their relationship sometime in early December 2006, around the time Moynahan became pregnant.[67] Brady was present when their son, John Edward Thomas Moynahan,[68] was born on August 22, 2007 at Saint John's Health Center in Santa Monica, California.[69] John's middle names are Brady's own first and middle names in reverse order, while Moynahan's father's first name is Edward.
Brady married Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bündchen on February 26, 2009 in an intimate Catholic ceremony in Santa Monica.[70][71] On September 11, 2009, Brady confirmed to ESPN that they were expecting their first child together, and that Bündchen was due in December 2009.[72] Bündchen gave birth to their son, Benjamin Rein Brady, on December 8, 2009.[73] Benjamin's middle name is a shortened version of Bündchen's father's name Reinoldo.[74] They christened their six-month-old son in Santa Monica on June 22, 2010.[11]
Two paparazzi photographers claim they were shot at by security guards after Brady and Bundchen renewed their wedding vows in Costa Rica on April 5, 2009. Photographs appeared in the Boston Herald of the shattered rear window of a vehicle belonging to one of these two paparazzi.[75][76] The photographers, Yuri Cortez and Rolando Aviles, filed a lawsuit in New York against Brady and Bündchen seeking over $1 million in damages over the incident.[77]
Bradying[link]
After the Patriots' loss in Super Bowl XLVI, a notable term came around called "Bradying", which involves sitting down with the head lowered and hands clasped between the legs.[78] This "celebration" came after Brady threw a game-changing interception to New York Giants linebacker Chase Blackburn early in the fourth quarter. Bradying was often compared to "Tebowing", a pose named after Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow, with many calling Tebowing the pose of 2011, and many calling Bradying the pose of 2012.[79][80] In a fashion similar to Tebowing, a website was created dedicated to Bradying.[81]
Notable accomplishments[link]
NFL records[link]
Wins
- Fewest starts to achieve 100 regular-season wins as a starter (131 starts)
- Most wins with one head coach (124, Bill Belichick).[82]
- Most consecutive wins, postseason: 10 (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005)
- Most consecutive wins, regular season and postseason: 21 (2003–2004)
- Most consecutive wins in regular-season home games: 31 (2006–2011)
- Most seasons finishing 8–0 at home: 5 (2003, 2004, 2007, 2009, 2010)
- Only quarterback to start and win 3 Super Bowls before his 28th birthday
- Highest winning percentage (.780) in NFL history
Touchdowns
- Most passing touchdowns, regular season: 50 (2007)
- Most passing touchdowns, regular season and postseason combined: 56 (2007) – tied with Dan Marino, 1984
- Most touchdown passes, month: 20 (October 2007)
- Most passing touchdowns, quarter: 5 (second quarter vs. Tennessee, October 18, 2009)
- Largest touchdown to interception differential: +42 (2007)
- Highest touchdown to interception ratio, season: 9.0 to 1 (36 TD/4 INT, 2010) (minimum 12 TD passes)
- Highest touchdown pass–interception ratio, career: 2.52–1 (260 TD/103 INT) (minimum 200 TD passes)
- Most games with 3+ touchdown passes, regular season: 12 (2007)
- Most consecutive games with 5+ touchdown passes: 2 (2007) (tied with Daunte Culpepper)
- Most consecutive games with 3+ touchdown passes: 10 (2007)
- Most consecutive games with 2+ touchdown passes: 13 (tied with Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, Don Meredith)
- Most consecutive games with 2+ touchdown passes and no interceptions: 9 (2010, October 24 – 2011, September 12)
- Most games with 1 touchdown pass and no interceptions, season: 14 (2010)
- Most games with 2 touchdown passes and no interceptions, season: 11 (2010)
- Most games with 3 touchdown passes and no interceptions, season: 8 (2007)
- Most games with 4 touchdown passes and no interceptions, season: 5 (2007)
- Most games with 4 touchdown passes and no interceptions, career: 12 – tied with Brett Favre
- Most games with 5 touchdown passes and no interceptions, season: 3 (2007)
- Most games with 5 touchdown passes and no interceptions, career: 4 – tied with Peyton Manning
- Most games with 6 touchdown passes and no interceptions, career 2 – tied with Peyton Manning
Completions
- Highest single-game completion percentage, postseason: 92.9% (vs. Jacksonville, January 12, 2008)[83]
- Most completions in a Super Bowl: 32 – tied with Drew Brees (XXXVIII)
- Most career Super Bowl completions: 100 (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLII)
- Largest completion–interception ratio, season: 81.0–1 (324–4) (minimum 150 completions), 2010
- Most games with 20 completions and no interceptions, season: 10 (2007)
- Most games with 30 completions and no interceptions, career: 9 – tied with Drew Brees
- Most games with 30 completions and no interceptions, season: 5 (2007)
- Most games with 50 pass attempts and no interceptions, career: 3
Yards
- Largest passing yards–interception ratio, career: 337.3–1 (34,744–103) (minimum 20,000 passing yards)
- Largest passing yards–interception ratio, season: 975.0–1 (3,900–4) (minimum 2,000 passing yards), 2010
- Most games with 300 yards passing and no interceptions, season: 8 (2007)
Interception-free streaks and interception percentage
- Most consecutive pass attempts to start a career without an interception: 162 (2000–2001)
- Most consecutive pass attempts without an interception, regular season: 358 (2010, October 24 – 2011, September 12)
- Third-lowest interception percentage (interceptions per attempt), career: 2.19% (Aaron Rodgers ranks first @ 1.99%; Neil O'Donnell is second @ 2.11%)
Personal bests[link]
Excluding the list of NFL records above:
- Highest single-game quarterback rating: 158.3 (at Miami, October 21, 2007 and at Detroit, November 25, 2010) Perfect Rating
- Highest single-season quarterback rating: 117.2 (2007) 3rd highest all-time
- Most passing touchdowns, game: 6 (at Miami, October 21, 2007 and vs. Tennessee, October 18, 2009)
- Most passing yards, game: 517 (at Miami, September 12, 2011)
- Most passing yards, season: 5,235 (2011) 2nd highest all-time
- Lowest interception total, season (minimum 2 starts): 4 (2010)
- Most consecutive games with 1+ touchdown passes: 29 (2010–present) 5th all-time
- Most consecutive uninterrupted games with 1+ touchdown passes: 29 (2010–present) 2nd all-time
- Most consecutive playoff games with 1+ touchdown passes: 17 (2002–present) 2nd all-time
21-game win streak statistics (including post-season)[link]
- 690 passes attempted
- 412 passes completed
- 4,953 passing yards
- 34 passing touchdowns
- 13 passes intercepted
- 20.29 passing attempts per touchdown
- 53.07 passing attempts per interception
- 59.71 completion rate
- 90.3 passer rating
Career[link]
- 124–35 (.780) (regular season), 138–40 (.775) (career) as a starter
- 8–1 (career) in overtime games
- 37–7 (career) vs. NFC teams
- 33 game-winning drives after a Patriots' fourth-quarter tie or deficit[84]
Post-season records and statistics[link]
- NFL record for most consecutive wins in post season: 10 (broke record of Green Bay's Bart Starr).
- Most consecutive post season wins (college and professional combined): 12
- 3 Super Bowl victories
- 2 Super Bowl MVP awards
- Most completions in a Super Bowl (32 in Super Bowl XXXVIII)
- Most career Super Bowl completions (100 in four games)
- Highest completion percentage in a single game, minimum 20 attempts (26 of 28, 92.9%, against Jacksonville in 2007 AFC Divisional round)[85]
- Most touchdowns passes in a playoff game(tied with Steve Young & Daryle Lamonica): 6, January 14, 2012
- Most touchdowns passes in a playoff game half: 5, January 14, 2012
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- List of NFL quarterbacks who have posted a perfect passer rating
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- Most career 300-yard passing games by NFL quarterbacks
- Most consecutive starts by a quarterback (NFL)
- Most wins by a starting quarterback (NFL)
- NFL starting quarterback playoff records
- Saturday Night Live hosts
- 2006 Family Guy episode Patriot Games
- 2005 Simpsons episode Homer and Ned's Hail Mary Pass
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- ^ "Chronic right shoulder injury slows Brady". Associated Press. NBC Sports. 2007-09-06. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20630697/. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
- ^ "Tom Brady's doctor says knee recovery exceeds expectations". The Los Angeles Times. 2009-06-02. http://articles.latimes.com/2009/jun/02/sports/sp-tom-brady2. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- ^ "Brady Has More Procedures Done on Knee, Report Says". The New York Times. 2008-10-23. http://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/24/sports/football/24nfl.html?ref=football. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ Springer, Shira (2008-10-24). "Brady's recovery hits snag". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2008/10/23/brady_received_treatments_on_infected_knee_long_term_prognosis_still_unclear/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed5. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ "Brady sets a record for TDs in a quarter". The Washington Times. 2009-10-19. http://washingtontimes.com/news/2009/oct/19/brady-sets-a-record-for-tds-in-a-quarter/. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- ^ Breer, Albert R. (2010-01-04). "Brady dealing with broken finger on throwing hand". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2010/01/04/patriots_brady_dealing_with_broken_finger_on_throwing_hand/. Retrieved 2010-01-04.
- ^ "Brady named Comeback Player of the Year". Associated Press. NBC Sports. 2010-01-06. http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/34726143/ns/sports-nfl/. Retrieved 2010-01-06.
- ^ "Ravens' fast start puts Pats on heels, out of playoffs". ESPN. Associated Press. 2010-01-10. http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=300110017. Retrieved 2010-01-20.
- ^ Battista, Judy (2010-09-10). "Patriots’ Brady Signs League’s Richest Deal, at the Moment". New York Times. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/11/sports/football/11brady.html. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
- ^ "Driver in Tom Brady crash a road scofflaw". Boston Herald. 2010-09-10. http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/20100910driver_in_tom_brady_crash_has_registry_rap_sheet/srvc=home&position=0. Retrieved 2010-09-11.
- ^ "Tom Brady Gets 100th Career Win in NFL as Patriots Rout Dolphins 41–14". Bloomberg.com. 2010-10-04. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-05/tom-brady-gets-100th-career-win-in-nfl-as-patriots-rout-dolphins-41-14.html. Retrieved 2010-10-11.
- ^ "Woodhead keeps contributing as Pats withstand Colts comeback attempt". Associated Press. NFL.com. 2010-11-21. http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2010112112/2010/REG11/colts@patriots/recap/full-story?module=HP_headlines. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ Krasner, Steven (2010-11-21). "Brady ties mark with 25th straight home W". ESPNBoston.com. http://espn.go.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4688086/brady-ties-mark-with-25th-straight-home-w. Retrieved 2010-11-22.
- ^ "NFL Single-Season Passer Rating Leaders". http://www.pro-football-reference.com/leaders/pass_rating_single_season.htm.
- ^ The NFL requires 14 pass attempts per game to qualify for such records.
- ^ Springer, Shira and Monique Walker (2011-01-20). "Brady to have foot surgery today". The Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/sports/football/patriots/articles/2011/01/20/tom_brady_to_have_surgery_on_right_foot/. Retrieved 2011-01-20.
- ^ "Tom Brady picks apart Dolphins as 517-yard, 4-TD opener fuels Pats". ESPN. 12 September 2011. http://espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=310912015. Retrieved 13 September 2011.
- ^ "Tom Brady, Chad Henne Combine For Slew Of NFL Records On Monday Night Football". 13 September 2011. http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/9/13/2422001/tom-brady-new-england-patriots-chad-henne-passing-records-monday-night-football. Retrieved 17 September 2011.
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- ^ "Odysseys". Nfl.com. 2011-09-21. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82270a88/article/newton-more-impressive-in-first-two-games-than-any-rookie-qb?module=HP11_content_stream. Retrieved 2011-10-29.
- ^ a b Dagostino, Mark (2006-12-14). "Tom Brady, Bridget Moynahan Split Up". People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20004312,00.html. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
- ^ Smith, Liz (2007-02-18). "It's Brady Baby For 'Sixy' Star". New York Post. http://www.nypost.com/seven/02182007/news/columnists/its_brady_baby_for_sixy_star_columnists_liz_smith.htm. Retrieved 2007-12-27.
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- ^ Boehm, Kristin (2007-08-28). "Bridget Moynahan 'Thankful' for Healthy Baby". People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20053528,00.html. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ "Bridget Moynahan Welcomes a Baby Boy". People. 2007-08-23. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20052331,00.html?xid=rss-topheadlines. Retrieved 2008-11-30.
- ^ Fin, Natalie (2009-03-27). "It's True. Tom Brady, Gisele Bündchen Secretly Wed". E!. http://uk.eonline.com/uberblog/b101983_its_true_tom_brady_gisele_buumlndchen.html. Retrieved 2010-09-12.
- ^ "Model Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen: Married!". People. 2008-02-27. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20261937,00.html. Retrieved 2009-02-27.
- ^ "Brady confirms he'll be a father again". ESPN.com. 2009-09-11. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4465611. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- ^ Mikelbank, Peter (2009-12-09). "Gisele Bündchen & Tom Brady Have a Boy". People. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20325945,00.html. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
- ^ "Gisele Bundchen Talks to Vogue's Joan Juliet Buck on Having a Baby, Tom Brady and Sejaa". Vogue. http://www.vogue.com/feature/2010_April_Gisele_Bundchen/. Retrieved 2010-03-15.
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- ^ "Shots fly at Tom Brady & Gisele Bundchen nups over". Boston Herald. 2009-04-06. http://www.bostonherald.com/track/inside_track/view/2009_04_06_main_track_story/srvc=home&position=2. Retrieved 2009-04-11.
- ^ "Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen Wedding Shooting Lawsuit". Snark Food. 2009-09-22. http://snarkfood.com/tom-brady-and-gisele-bundchen-wedding-shooting-lawsuit/34730/. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
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- ^ Berardino, Mike (2011-11-14). "Dan Marino Reflects On Losing Combined Wins Record To Brady-Belichick". Sun Sentinel. http://blogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports_seasonticket/2011/11/dan-marino-reflects-on-losing-combined-wins-record-to-brady-belichick.html. Retrieved 2011-11-22.
- ^ This game is actually the NFL record for all games for quarterbacks throwing at least 20 attempts.
- ^ "Tom Brady's Career 4th quarter comebacks and game-winning drives". Pro Football Reference. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/play-index/comeback.cgi?player=BradTo00. Retrieved 2010-01-11.
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Further reading[link]
- Pierce, Charles (2006), Moving the Chains: Tom Brady and the Pursuit of Everything, Farrar, Straus and Giroux, ISBN 0-374-21444-1
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| Born | Robert K. Kraft (1941-06-05) June 5, 1941 (age 71) Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Residence | Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University Harvard Business School |
| Occupation | Chairman and CEO of The Kraft Group |
| Known for | Ownership of the New England Patriots and New England Revolution |
| Net worth |  US $ 1.7 billion (est.)(September 2011)[1] |
| Board member of | The Kraft Group, Viacom, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston |
| Spouse | Myra Kraft (1963–2011; her death); 4 children |
| Children | Jonathan, Daniel, Joshua, David |
Robert K. Kraft (born June 5, 1941) is an American business magnate. He is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Kraft Group, a diversified holding company with assets in paper and packaging, sports and entertainment, real estate development and a private equity portfolio. His holdings include the National Football League's New England Patriots and Major League Soccer's New England Revolution, and Gillette Stadium.
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Early life and career[link]
Kraft attended Brookline High School in his hometown, graduating in 1959.[2]
He is a 1963 graduate of Columbia University, which he attended on scholarship, and received an MBA from Harvard Business School in 1965. While at Columbia, Kraft played on the school's lightweight football team. He was married to the former Myra Hiatt, a 1964 graduate of Brandeis University and the daughter of the late Worcester, Massachusetts philanthropist Jacob Hiatt. She died from cancer, aged 68, on July 20, 2011. [3]
He began his professional career with the Rand-Whitney Group, a Worcester-based packaging company owned by Hiatt. He still serves as this company's chairman. In 1972, he founded International Forest Products, a trader of physical paper commodities. The two combined companies make up the largest privately held paper and packaging companies in the United States. International Forest Products is consistently among the top 100 US exporters/importers and in 2005 was No. 45 on the Journal of Commerce's list in that category.[citation needed]
In 1986, Kraft helped a minority business group acquire WNEV-TV, a CBS affiliate in Boston (now NBC affiliate WHDH-TV). He continued his investment in the entertainment field by buying several Boston radio stations. He is a member of a private equity group, which funded film, theatre, and television producer Scott Sanders' company, "Scott Sanders Productions."[4]
Ownership of the Patriots[link]
A Patriots fan since their American Football League days, Kraft has been a season ticket holder since 1971, when the team moved to the then-Schaefer Stadium.
In 1985, Kraft bought an option on the parcel adjacent to the stadium. The option would be the first in a series of steps which would culminate nearly a decade later in his eventual ownership of the team. Later, in 1988, Kraft outbid several competitors to buy the stadium out of bankruptcy court from Billy Sullivan for $25 million. The purchase included the stadium's lease to the Patriots – which would later provide Kraft leverage in purchasing the team.
In 1992, St. Louis businessman, James Orthwein, purchased the Patriots from Victor Kiam, who was facing bankruptcy and owed Orthwein several million dollars. For the next two years, rumors of a Patriots move to St. Louis were rampant, based on the fact that Orthwein wanted to return the NFL to his hometown, which had lost the Cardinals to Arizona in 1988.
In 1994, Orthwein offered Kraft $75 million to buy out the remainder of the team's lease at the Foxboro Stadium, which, if Kraft agreed, would free Orthwein to move the Patriots to St. Louis. However, Kraft rejected the offer and made a counter-bid—a then NFL-record $175 million for the outright purchase of the Patriots (a surprising move in that the Patriots were, at the time, among the least valuable franchises in the NFL), an offer Orthwein accepted.
The day after the NFL approved the sale in January 1994, Patriots fans showed their appreciation by purchasing almost 6,000 season tickets en route to selling out every game for the first time in the team's 34-year history. Every home game—regular season, postseason, and even preseason—has been sold out since. The Patriots responded by putting together a seven-game winning streak to end the 1994 season, making the playoffs for the first time since 1986. In 1996 Kraft founded the New England Revolution, a charter member of Major League Soccer which began playing alongside the Patriots at Foxboro.
After the failure of a number of stadium plans that included either revamping the area in Foxboro or relocating to Boston or a town near Boston, the Patriots nearly moved to Hartford, Connecticut, in 1999. They reached an agreement with then-Connecticut Governor John Rowland to move to a new stadium intended to be the cornerstone of downtown redevelopment. After Rowland lobbied the Connecticut legislature to approve state funds for the stadium the Patriots were given another opportunity to resume negotiations with the Massachusetts legislators who had initially balked on paying for site improvements for a new stadium in Foxboro. At the last minute the Massachusetts legislature approved the subsidies and hurdles were cleared for what became Gillette Stadium in the Patriots' longtime home of Foxboro. The $350 million stadium, privately financed by Kraft, opened in 2002 as CMGI Field, before financial difficulties for CMGI resulted in Gillette taking over naming rights.
In 2007, Kraft announced plans to develop the land around Gillette Stadium, creating a $375 million open-air shopping and entertainment center called Patriot Place. The development opened in stages through 2007, 2008, and 2009 and included "The Hall at Patriot Place," a multi-story museum attached to the stadium, and the "CBS Scene," a CBS-themed restaurant.
The Patriots appeared in Super Bowl XX under their original owners, the Sullivans. Yet, this was one of only six playoff appearances in 33 years. However, since Kraft bought the team, they have made the playoffs 12 times in 17 years. They have also appeared in more playoff games (25) than in the team's first 34 seasons combined (10). The team won AFC East titles in 1996, 1997, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2010, and 2011; they represented the AFC in the Super Bowl in 1996 (lost), 2001 (won) 2003 (won) 2004 (won) 2007 (lost) and 2011 (lost). The Patriots finished the 2003, 2004, and 2010 seasons with identical 14–2 regular-season records, and also finished the 2007 regular season undefeated before losing to the New York Giants in Super Bowl XLII.
Kraft was principally involved in the 2011 NFL labor negotiations. He was credited for being a bridge-builder who brought the two sides closer together and a catalyst in negotiating a historic 10-year agreement. The deal was announced on Monday, July 25, 2011, while Kraft was still mourning the death of his "sweetheart", Myra Kraft, his wife of 48 years, who had died only five days before. In what became an iconic image of the CBA resolution, NFLPA representative and Indianapolis Colts center Jeff Saturday praised Kraft for his role in the negotiations, stating, "without him, this deal does not get done ... He is a man who helped us save football."[5]
In Kraft's first 18 seasons as team owner the Patriots have won 193 regular season games and 19 playoff games (including Super Bowls XXXVI, XXXVIII and XXXIX). The team reached a milestone 200th win (encompassing regular season and playoffs) under Kraft ownership with their third win of 2011, a 30-19 win against the Oakland Raiders.
Other activities and hobbies[link]
Soccer is a hobby of the Kraft family. After selling $3.5 million tickets for the 1994 World Cup, they saw a savvy business opportunity to invest in the new professional soccer league Major League Soccer. In 1995, Robert Kraft became the investor / operator of the New England Revolution from Major League Soccer. The team had a successful run from 2002-2007, with 4 MLS Cup appearances in 6 years. Robert Kraft attended in person for 3 of the 4 appearances, opting for a regular season New England Patriots game instead of attending the 2007 MLS Cup between his New England Revolution and the Houston Dynamo.
In 2005, a minor international incident was caused when it was reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin had inadvertently taken one of Kraft's three Super Bowl rings. Kraft quickly cleared up the misunderstanding, stating that he had given Putin the ring out of "respect and admiration" he had for Putin and the Russian people.[6]
In November 2005, Kraft met with Rick Parry, the Chief Executive of English football team Liverpool. Kraft was rumoured to be interested in investing money into the 2004-05 European Champions. Kraft told BBC Radio Five Live: "Liverpool is a great brand and it's something our family respects a lot. We're always interested in opportunities and growing, so you never know what can happen." Eventually, however, the club was sold to American duo George Gillett and Tom Hicks.[7] Liverpool was eventually sold to another local sports ownership in 2010, New England Sports Ventures, owners of the Boston Red Sox.
Philanthropy[link]
The Krafts have donated over $100 million to a variety of philanthropic causes including education, child and women issues, healthcare, youth sports and American and Israeli causes. In 2011, the Krafts pledged $20 million to Partners HealthCare to launch the Kraft Family National Center for Leadership and Training in Community Health, an initiative designed to improve access to quality healthcare at community health centers throughout New England. Among the many institutions the Krafts have supported are Columbia University, Harvard Business School, Brandeis University, The College of the Holy Cross, Boston College, Tufts University, the Belmont Hill School, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. One of their most distinctive projects is supporting American Football Israel, including Kraft Family Stadium in Jerusalem and the Kraft Family Israel Football League. In 2007, in recognition of a gift of $5 million in support of Columbia's intercollegiate athletics program, the playing field at Columbia's Lawrence A. Wien Stadium at the Baker Field Athletics Complex was named "Robert K. Kraft Field."
On October 1, 2011, Kraft was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious learned societies, founded by John Adams, James Bowdoin and John Hancock in 1780.
He has received numerous honorary degrees from several colleges and universities and was awarded the NCAA's highest honor when he received the Theodore Roosevelt Award, "presented annually to a distinguished citizen of national reputation and outstanding accomplishments."
References[link]
- ^ "Forbes 400 Richest Americans (2011): #263 Robert Kraft". Forbes. September 22, 2011. http://www.forbes.com/profile/robert-kraft. Retrieved 2011-09-22.
- ^ Baird, Susanna (2004-11-14). "KRAFT CEMENTS HIS LOVE FOR THE OLD ALMA MATER". Boston Globe. http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=BG&p_theme=bg&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=1066662B584351CF&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D&s_trackval=GooglePM. Retrieved 2008-04-18.
- ^ "Myra Kraft, wife of Patriots owner, dies". Yahoo! Sports. 2011-20-7. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AoWqQcrHMg1.pZcZGZDgts9DubYF?slug=ap-obit-myrakraft. Retrieved 2011-21-7.
- ^ Pincus-Roth, Zachary (2007-03-21). "Color Purple Producer Sanders Partners With Disney on Film and Theatre Company". Playbill. http://www.playbill.com/news/article/106702-Color_Purple_Producer_Sanders_Partners_With_Disney_on_Film_and_Theatre_Company. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
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- ^ "Super Bowl ring has 124 diamonds". Associated Press. ESPN.com. 2005-06-30. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2096909. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
- ^ "Kraft admits Liverpool interest". BBC. 2005-11-14. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/4420306.stm. Retrieved 2009-09-19.
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| Short description | American businessman and philanthropist |
| Date of birth | 1941-06-05 |
| Place of birth | Brookline, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Joseph Clifford "Joe" Montana, Jr. (born June 11, 1956), nicknamed Joe Cool, Golden Joe, The Golden Great and Comeback Joe,[1] is a retired professional football player, a hall of fame quarterback with the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs.[2] Montana started his NFL career in 1979 with San Francisco, where he played for the next 14 seasons.[3] Traded before the 1993 season, he spent his final two years in the league with Kansas City. While a member of the 49ers, Montana started in four Super Bowl games and won all of them. Montana was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000, his first year of eligibility.[4]
In 1989, and again in 1990, the Associated Press named Montana the NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP), and Sports Illustrated magazine named Montana the 1990 "Sportsman of the Year".[5] Four years earlier, in 1986, Montana won the AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award.[6] Montana was elected to eight Pro Bowls, as well as being voted 1st team All-Pro by the AP in 1987, 1989, and 1990. Montana had the highest passer rating in the National Football Conference (NFC) five times (1981, 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1989); and, in both 1987 and 1989, Montana had the highest passer rating in the entire NFL.[7]
Noted for his ability to remain calm under pressure, Montana helped his teams to 31 fourth quarter come-from-behind wins.[3] In the closing moments of the 1981 NFC Championship Game and Super Bowl XXIII, Montana threw game-winning touchdown passes. The touchdown at the end of the championship game was so memorable that sports journalists, fans, and many others, refer to the play simply as "The Catch". The touchdown in the closing moments of Super Bowl XXIII came at the end of a 92-yard drive.
The 49ers retired the number 16, the jersey number Montana wore while with the team. In 1993, Montana was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs and led the franchise to its first AFC Championship Game in January 1994. In 1994, Montana earned a spot on the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team; he is also a member of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. In 1999, editors at The Sporting News ranked Montana third on their list of Football's 100 Greatest Players. Also in 1999, ESPN named Montana the 25th greatest athlete of the 20th century. In 2006, Sports Illustrated rated him the number one clutch quarterback of all-time.[8]
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Early life[link]
Montana was born to Joseph Clifford Montana, Sr. (born 1932) and Theresa Marie Bavuso Montana (1935–2004) in New Eagle, Pennsylvania, a borough of Washington County located in the western portion of the state. He grew up in the neighbor city of Monongahela, a coal mining town 25 miles (40 km) south of Pittsburgh.[9] His maternal grandparents, Vincenzo "James" Bavuso and Josephine Savarino Bavuso, were both Italian immigrants. His maternal grandmother, Josephine Savarino Bavuso (1909–1993), emigrated from Sicily to the United States with her parents, Domenico Savarino (1885–1960) and Vincenza Diecidue Savarino (1885–1930), in 1921. Upon their arrival in the United States, the Savarino Family first settled in eastern Ohio in the small coal mining community of Harpersville, Smithfield Township, Jefferson County. A few years later, the family relocated to the Elm Grove area of Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia. Vincenzo "James" Bavuso and Josephine Savarino married in 1928 in Wheeling and later relocated to California, Washington County in Western Pennsylvania where their children — Samuel, Dominick, Theresa (Montana's mother), Virginia and Patricia Bavuso — were born and raised.
Joe Montana expressed an early interest in sports, and it was Montana Sr. who first taught him the game of football. Montana started to play youth football when he was just eight years old, aided in part by his father. Montana Sr. listed his son as a nine-year-old so that Montana could meet the league's minimum age requirement.[10]
During his formative years, Montana took an interest in baseball and basketball, in addition to football. In fact, basketball was Montana's favorite sport as a child.[11] Montana Sr. started a local basketball team that his son played on. The team practiced and played at the local armory and played their games in various regional tournaments.
Montana received his primary education at Waverly Elementary and his secondary education at Finleyville Junior High (known as Finleyville Middle School) and Ringgold High School.[11] While at Ringgold, Montana played football, baseball, and basketball.[9] Montana showed potential as a basketball player and helped Ringgold win the 1973 WPIAL Class AAA boys' basketball championship while being named an all-state player.[12] He was so good that during his senior year, North Carolina State offered Montana a basketball scholarship.[3] Although Montana turned down the scholarship, he seriously considered NCSU because of a promise that he could play both basketball and football for the university.
Montana spent his first two years on the high school football team as a backup. As a junior, Montana earned the job as the Ringgold Rams' starting quarterback.[9] Montana held the role for the final two years of his high school career; after his senior year, Parade named him to their All-American team.[3]
One of Montana's most notable performances during his high school years was during his senior year in a game against Monessen High School. Although Monessen scored a game-tying touchdown in the final moments,[11] Montana's performance garnered attention from college recruiters, particularly those from Notre Dame.[9] In the game, Montana completed 12 passes in 22 attempts, threw for 223 yards, and scored three passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.[11]
Notre Dame eventually offered Montana a scholarship, and he accepted. One contributing factor in Montana's choice of colleges was that Terry Hanratty, his boyhood idol, had attended Notre Dame.[3] In 2006, thirty-two years after Montana had graduated, Ringgold renamed their football stadium "Joe Montana Stadium."[12]
College career[link]
1974[link]
When Montana arrived at Notre Dame in the fall of 1974, the football program was coached by Ara Parseghian. Under Parseghian's tenure, Notre Dame had won the NCAA national championship in 1966 and 1973. Parseghian's success as a coach helped him recruit highly talented players. Though Montana was a talented player, under Notre Dame policy in 1974 freshmen were not permitted to practice with or play on the varsity team, and consequently Montana played only in a few freshman team games.[11] Montana's first significant contributions to the Notre Dame football team came during his sophomore year.
On December 15, 1974, Parseghian resigned due to health problems.[11] The university hired Dan Devine to replace Parseghian. Despite his limited playing time the previous year, Montana performed well during the 1975 spring practice. Devine was so impressed that he later told his wife: "I'm gonna start Joe Montana in the final spring game." When she replied, "Who's Joe Montana?", Devine said: "He's the guy who's going to feed our family for the next few years."[11]
1975[link]
Devine did not feel Montana was ready to be the full-time starter in 1975;[11] however, Montana played a key role in Notre Dame's victory over North Carolina.[11] During the game, played in Chapel Hill, Montana came in with 5:11 left to play. At the time, North Carolina led by a score of 14–6. Montana spent one minute and two seconds of game time on the field. In that time, he had 129 passing yards and Notre Dame won the game 21–14.[11]
Against Air Force, Notre Dame's next opponent, Montana again entered the game in the fourth quarter. Although Air Force led 30–10, Notre Dame won the game 31-30.[11] After the win against North Carolina, Devine said that Moose Krause, the Notre Dame Athletic Director, said that the game was the "greatest comeback I've ever seen."[11] After the game against Air Force, Krause was quoted as saying: "This one's better than last week."[11] In those two games, Montana had demonstrated his ability to perform well in high pressure circumstances. That characteristic would prove valuable, and Montana relied on it throughout his football career.[11]
1976[link]
Before the start of the 1976 season, Montana separated his shoulder,[11] and was unable to compete that year and redshirted, earning him one more year of eligibility than other members of his scholarship class.
1977[link]
When the 1977 season began, Montana was the third quarterback listed on the team's depth chart, behind Rusty Lisch and Gary Forystek.[3] Notre Dame won their season opener and then lost to Mississippi by a score of 20–13. Montana did not appear in either of those games.[13] In their third game of the season, Notre Dame played Purdue. Lisch started and was then replaced by Forystek. In one play, Forystek suffered a broken vertebra, a broken clavicle, and a severe concussion; it was the last play of Forystek's sports career.[11] Devine inserted Lisch back into the game before Montana finally had the opportunity to play. Montana entered with approximately 11 minutes remaining and Purdue leading 24-14; he threw for 154 yards and one touchdown, and Notre Dame won the game 31-24.[11]
After the game, Devine made Montana the first quarterback on the depth chart[3] and the team won their remaining nine games. In their final game of the season, Notre Dame defeated top-ranked Texas by a score of 38–10 in the Cotton Bowl.[14] Notre Dame's record of eleven wins and one loss earned them the NCAA national title, the only title the school won while Devine was head coach.
1978[link]
The following year, Montana helped Notre Dame to a come from behind win against the Pitt Panthers. He almost pulled off a second one against USC, Notre Dame's primary rival. Trailing 24–6 in the second half, Montana led a fourth-quarter rally to put Notre Dame ahead, 25–24 with 45 seconds remaining, only to see the Trojans win, 27–25, on a last-second field goal.
On January 1, 1979, Notre Dame returned to the Cotton Bowl, this time against Houston. Montana's performance in that game is one of the most celebrated of his entire football career;[11] the circumstances of the game have led to it being referred to as the "Chicken Soup Game".[15]
Montana fell ill during the game, received warmed intravenous fluids during halftime, during which he also drank chicken soup, and went back into the game in the fourth quarter. Notre Dame ran their last offensive play with four seconds remaining on the game clock. The Irish scored a touchdown and won the game 35 to 34. As a result of the game, Notre Dame went on to produce a promotional film called Seven and a Half Minutes to Destiny. Coach Devine later referred to the piece as a "Joe Montana film."[11]
Graduation and the NFL Draft[link]
Montana graduated from Notre Dame with a degree in business administration and marketing. Although the NFL Combine was not formed until 1982, NFL scouts still evaluated potential draftees through the use of combines in 1979. Candidates were rated in a number of categories on a scale of one to nine, with one being the worst mark and nine being the best mark.[11] The categories they used were contingent on the position that the athlete played.[16]
Despite his performance on the field, Montana was not rated highly by most scouts. At one combine, Montana rated out as six-and-a-half overall with a six in arm strength, used to judge how hard and how far a prospect could throw the ball. By comparison, Jack Thompson of Washington State rated an eight, the highest grade among eligible quarterbacks.[11]
In the 1979 NFL Draft, the San Francisco 49ers selected Montana at the end of the third round with the 82nd overall pick.[17] Montana was the fourth quarterback taken, behind Thompson, Phil Simms, and Steve Fuller, all selected in the first round.
Professional career[link]
San Francisco 49ers[link]
1979-1980[link]
Although Montana appeared in all 16 regular season games during the 1979 season, he only threw 23 passes. He spent most of the season as the backup on the San Francisco depth chart behind starter Steve DeBerg.
Montana became the starting quarterback midway through the 1980 season.[18]
On December 7, 1980, San Francisco hosted the winless New Orleans Saints. The Saints took a 35–7 lead at halftime. At the start of the fourth quarter, New Orleans still led by a score of 35–21, but San Francisco tied the game by the end of regulation play. In overtime, Ray Wersching kicked a field goal to win the game for San Francisco, 38–35. This marked the first fourth quarter comeback victory in Montana's NFL career. During his 16 seasons in the NFL, this happened a total of 31 times with Montana at quarterback; 26 of those coming as a 49er.[19]
Though San Francisco finished 1980 with a record of 6-10, Montana passed for 1,795 yards and 15 touchdown passes against nine interceptions. He also completed 64.5 percent of his passes, which led the league.
1981–1983[link]
Montana began the 1981 season as San Francisco's starting quarterback. The season ended up as one of the franchise's most successful seasons to that point. Backed in part by Montana's strong performance at quarterback, the team finished the regular season with a 13–3 record. In fact, Montana helped San Francisco win two of those games with fourth-quarter comebacks. The season was a precursor to one of Montana's most memorable moments as a professional quarterback.[20]
Main article: The Catch (American football)
On January 10, 1982, San Francisco faced the Dallas Cowboys at Candlestick Park in the National Football Conference Championship Game. The final quarter was marked by one of the most notable plays in NFL history. Larry Schwartz of ESPN.com later defined the 1981 NFC Championship as Montana's signature game.[10]
When San Francisco took possession with 4:54 left in regulation play, Dallas led 27–21; the drive began on San Francisco's 11-yard line. Behind six successful Montana completions and four running plays, San Francisco moved the ball to the Dallas 13-yard line. After one unsuccessful pass and then a seven-yard gain, San Francisco faced third down from the Dallas 6-yard line. Montana took the snap and ran to his right. He then made an off-balance pass toward the back of the end zone, and San Francisco wide receiver Dwight Clark made a leaping catch for the game-tying touchdown. With just 51 seconds left on the game clock, Wersching kicked the extra point and San Francisco won the game 28–27. The catch by Clark was coined simply The Catch, and it put San Francisco into Super Bowl XVI.
San Francisco faced the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl XVI. Montana completed 14 of 22 passes for 157 yards with one touchdown passing and one rushing touchdown. San Francisco won the game 26–21, and in recognition of his performance, Montana won the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award, which he accomplished two more times before he retired. The Super Bowl win also made Montana one of only two quarterbacks (along with Joe Namath) to win a college national championship and a Super Bowl.
Montana had a prolific season in 1982. However, the regular season was shortened to nine games when members of the Player's Association went on strike. Although San Francisco failed to make the playoffs, Montana threw for 2,613 yards and 17 touchdowns during the year. He also set what was then an NFL record with five consecutive 300 yard passing games.
The next year, Montana threw for 3,910 yards and 26 touchdowns in 16 regular season games. The team ended the regular season with a 10-6 record and finished first in the NFC West. In the divisional playoff game, they faced the Detroit Lions. Yet again, Montana demonstrated his ability to perform well in high-pressure situations. Despite being out-played in terms of total yardage, the 49ers trailed by just six points as the game neared its conclusion. However, with 1:23 remaining in regulation, the 49ers offense had the ball at the Lions 14-yard line. Montana completed a touchdown pass to wide receiver Freddie Solomon, and San Francisco took the lead on the ensuing extra-point.[21]
The victory placed the 49ers in the NFC Championship game against the Washington Redskins. As he had done before, Montana asserted himself late in the game. The Redskins led 21–0 at the start of the fourth quarter, but Montana helped lead the 49ers back. Aided by three fourth-quarter Montana touchdown passes, the 49ers tied the game at 21. However, Redskins placekicker Mark Moseley kicked a 25-yard field goal in the waning moments of the game. Despite Montana's efforts, the team lost 24-21.
1984[link]
Though the Miami Dolphins finished the 1972 NFL season with no losses, the regular season at the time comprised only 14 games. Thus, when the 49ers finished the 1984 NFL season with a 15–1 record, they became the first team to win 15 games in a single season.[22]
Montana again had an excellent season and earned his second consecutive trip to the Pro Bowl. In their first two playoff games, the 49ers defeated the New York Giants and the Chicago Bears by a combined score of 44-10. In Super Bowl XIX, the 49ers faced the Dolphins, whose quarterback was Dan Marino.
In the game, Montana threw for three touchdowns and completed 24 of 35 passes. He established the Super Bowl record for most yards passing in a single game (331) and supplemented his passing with 59 yards rushing. The 49ers defeated the Dolphins 38-16 and Montana earned his second Super Bowl MVP award. After the game, 49ers head coach Bill Walsh said: "Joe Montana is the greatest quarterback today, maybe the greatest quarterback of all time."[18]
1985–1987[link]
Aided in part by Montana's performance at quarterback, the 49ers advanced to the NFL Playoffs again in 1985; however, they lost in the NFC Wild card game to the New York Giants.
In 1986, Montana suffered a severe back injury during week one of the season. The injury was to a spinal disc in Montana's lower back and required immediate surgery. The injury was so severe that Montana's doctors suggested that Montana retire.[23] On September 15, 1986, the 49ers placed Montana on the injured reserve list; however, he returned to the team on November 6 of that year.[24] In his first game back from injury Montana passed for 270 yards and three touchdown passes in a 43-17 49er victory against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite the fact that Montana appeared in just eight games, and, though he threw more interceptions than touchdown passes for the only time in his career,[24] the 49ers finished the season with a record of 10–5–1. Montana was also the co-recipient of the 1986 NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award, an award which he shared with Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer.
In 1987, Montana had 31 touchdown passes, a career high, in just 13 games. In 1987, he also set the NFL record for most consecutive pass attempts without an incomplete pass (22),[25] passed for 3,054 yards, and had a passer rating of 102.1.[26] Though the 49ers finished with the best record in the NFL, they lost in the NFC semi-finals to the Minnesota Vikings.[27]
Prior to the 1987 season, Bill Walsh completed a trade for Steve Young, then a quarterback with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[28] Young went on to appear in eight regular season games for the team and finished the year with a passer rating of 120.8.[29]
1988–1989[link]
Young's performance in 1987 was strong enough that by the time the 1988 season began, a controversy was in place as to who should get more playing time at quarterback. Young appeared in 11 games that year and rumors surfaced claiming that Montana might be traded.[25]
Despite the competition for playing time, Montana received most of the playing time during the 1988 season. After a home loss to the Los Angeles Raiders that left the 49ers with a 6–5 record, the 49ers were in danger of missing the playoffs. Montana regained the starting position and led the 49ers to a 10-6 record and the NFC Western Division title.[30]
The 49ers earned a trip to Super Bowl XXIII when they defeated the Minnesota Vikings and the Chicago Bears in the playoffs. In the NFC Divisional Playoffs, the 49ers faced Minnesota, who had eliminated them the year before. Montana threw three first-half touchdowns as the 49ers won 34-9. The victory over the Bears in the NFC Championship game is of particular note. Played at Soldier Field in Chicago, with temperatures in the single digits and a strong wind, Montana threw for 288 yards and 3 touchdowns. His first touchdown pass came on a play in which Montana threw a perfect sideline pass to Jerry Rice on a 3rd down play late in the first quarter, and Rice outran two Bears defenders for a 61-yard score. The 49ers won 28-3 to advance to Super Bowl XXIII.[30]
In January 1989, the 49ers again faced the Bengals in the Super Bowl. Of his third trip to the Super Bowl, Montana told the San Jose Mercury News: "This trip to the Super Bowl is more gratifying than the others because the road has been harder." Then, in Super Bowl XXIII, Montana had one of the best performances of his career. He completed 23 of 36 passes for a Super Bowl record 357 yards and two touchdowns. Despite his great performance, the 49ers found themselves trailing the Cincinnati Bengals 16-13 with only 3:20 left in the game and the ball on their own 8-yard line. But Montana calmly drove them down the field, completing 8 of 9 passes for 97 yards and throwing the game-winning touchdown pass to John Taylor with only 34 seconds left.[31]
1989 proved to be successful for Montana and the 49ers. The team finished the regular season with an NFL-best 14–2 record,[32] and their two losses were by a total of only five points. Montana threw for 3,521 yards and 26 touchdowns, with only 8 interceptions, giving him what was then the highest single-season passer rating in NFL history, a mark subsequently broken by Young in 1994. He also rushed for 227 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, and earned the NFL Most Valuable Player Award. In a memorable comeback win in week 4 against the Philadelphia Eagles, Montana threw four touchdown passes in the 4th quarter. He finished with 428 yards passing and five touchdown passes in the victory. The 49ers were successful in the playoffs, easily beating the Minnesota Vikings 41–13 and the Los Angeles Rams 30-3. Montana threw for a total of 503 yards and 6 touchdowns in those 2 games, without a single interception. Then, in Super Bowl XXIV, Montana became the first player (and to date, the only player) ever to win Super Bowl MVP honors for a third time, throwing for 297 yards and a then Super Bowl record five touchdowns, while also rushing for 15 yards as the 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 55-10, the most lopsided score in Super Bowl history.[33]
1990[link]
In 1990, Montana once again led the 49ers to the best regular season record (14–2) in the NFL.[34] He was named by Sports Illustrated as Sportsman of the Year. A highlight from the season was a rematch with the Atlanta Falcons. Intent on blitzing Montana most of the game, Atlanta's defense allowed Montana to throw for a career-best 476 yards (49ers single-game record) and six touchdown passes, five of them to Jerry Rice. He would end up throwing for 3,944 yards and 26 touchdowns, albeit while also throwing a career high 16 interceptions. (The 49ers went on to lose the NFC Championship Game that season to the New York Giants, by a score of 15-13.)
1991–1992[link]
Montana missed the entire 1991 season and most of the 1992 season with an elbow injury sustained during the 1990 NFC Championship Game (he did appear in a Monday Night Football game vs. Detroit Lions at the end of the '92 season, and was very effective). However, by this point, Young had replaced him as the starting quarterback.
Kansas City Chiefs[link]
1993–1994[link]
Joe Montana was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in April 1993. His trade, along with the free-agent signing of star Los Angeles Raiders running back Marcus Allen to the Chiefs, generated much media attention and excitement in Kansas City.
The Chiefs mailed three jerseys to Montana. One was number 3, his number from Notre Dame. Another was number 19, which he wore in little league and also briefly in training camp of the 1979 season with San Francisco, and the third was number 16, which Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson offered to let Montana wear since the organization had retired it. Montana declined Dawson's offer and wore 19 instead and signed a $10 million contract over three years.
Montana was injured for part of the 1993 season, but was still selected to his final Pro Bowl and led the Chiefs in two come-from-behind wins in the 1993 playoffs, reaching the AFC Championship Game where Kansas City lost to the Buffalo Bills. Including their two playoff victories that year (the Chiefs only had one prior playoff win since 1970 Super Bowl IV), the 1993 Chiefs won 13 games, tying the franchise record for wins in a season. The Chiefs have not won a playoff game since the 1993 season.
Montana returned healthy to the Chiefs in 1994, starting all but two games. His highlights included a classic duel with John Elway (which Montana won 31-28) on Monday Night Football, and a memorable game in week 2 when Montana played against his old team, the 49ers and Steve Young. In a much-anticipated match-up, Montana and the Chiefs prevailed and defeated the 49ers 24–17. Montana led his team to a final playoff appearance, in 1994.
Retirement[link]
On April 18, 1995, Montana announced his retirement before a huge crowd at Justin Herman Plaza in San Francisco. The event was broadcast live on local television, and included speeches from John Madden, Eddie DeBartolo, Jr, and others. Highlights from Montana's stay with San Francisco and interviews with former 49ers teammates were also shown. Bill Walsh served as the MC for the event. Montana's replacement with the Chiefs was his former backup in San Francisco, Steve Bono.
NFL records and accomplishments[link]
Among his career highlights, "The Catch" (the game-winning touchdown pass vs. Dallas in the 1981 NFC Championship Game) and a Super Bowl-winning 92-yard drive vs. the Bengals in Super Bowl XXIII are staples of NFL highlight films.
For his career with the 49ers, Montana completed 2,929 of 4,600 passes for 35,142 yards with 244 touchdowns and 123 interceptions. He had 35 300-yard passing games including 7 in which he threw for over 400 yards. His career totals: 3,409 completions on 5,391 attempts, 273 touchdowns, 139 interceptions, and 40,551 yards passing. He also rushed for 1,676 yards and 20 touchdowns. When Montana retired, his career passer rating was 92.3, second only to his 49er successor Steve Young (96.8). He has since been surpassed by five other players, which ranks his passer rating at 7th all-time. Montana also had won 100 games faster than any other quarterback until surpassed by Tom Brady in 2008.[35] His record as a starter was 117-47. His number 16 was retired by the 49ers on December 15, 1997 during halftime of the team's game against the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football. Montana also held the record for most passing yards on a Monday night game with 458 against the Los Angeles Rams in 1989 (surpassed by Tom Brady in 2011).
Montana holds postseason records for most career touchdown passes (45), games with a passer rating over 100.0 (12) and is second in passing yards (5,772) and games with 300+ passing yards (6, tied with Kurt Warner). He also tied Terry Bradshaw's record for consecutive playoff games with at least two touchdown passes (7). In his four Super Bowls, Montana completed 83 of 122 passes for 1,142 yards and 11 touchdowns with no interceptions, earning him a passer rating of 127.8. Montana led his team to victory in each game, and is the only player ever to win three Super Bowl MVP awards. Montana also holds the record for most Super Bowl pass completions (83) and pass attempts (122) without throwing an interception.
He was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times and selected All-Pro six times.[36] He is also the only player to have two touchdown passes of 95+ yards.[37]
Career statistics[link]
| Year | Team | GP | Att | Com | Pct | Yds | TD | Int | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 23 | 13 | 56.5 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 81.1 |
| 1980 | San Francisco 49ers | 15 | 273 | 176 | 64.5 | 1,795 | 15 | 9 | 87.8 |
| 1981 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 488 | 311 | 63.7 | 3,565 | 19 | 12 | 88.4 |
| 1982 | San Francisco 49ers | 9 | 346 | 213 | 61.6 | 2,613 | 17 | 11 | 88.0 |
| 1983 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 515 | 332 | 64.5 | 3,910 | 26 | 12 | 94.6 |
| 1984 | San Francisco 49ers | 16 | 432 | 279 | 64.6 | 3,630 | 28 | 10 | 102.9 |
| 1985 | San Francisco 49ers | 15 | 494 | 303 | 61.3 | 3,653 | 27 | 13 | 91.3 |
| 1986 | San Francisco 49ers | 8 | 307 | 191 | 62.2 | 2,236 | 8 | 9 | 80.7 |
| 1987 | San Francisco 49ers | 14 | 398 | 266 | 66.8 | 3,054 | 31 | 13 | 102.1 |
| 1988 | San Francisco 49ers | 14 | 397 | 238 | 59.9 | 2,981 | 18 | 10 | 87.9 |
| 1989 | San Francisco 49ers | 13 | 386 | 271 | 70.2 | 3,521 | 26 | 8 | 112.4 |
| 1990 | San Francisco 49ers | 15 | 520 | 321 | 61.7 | 3,944 | 26 | 16 | 89.0 |
| 1991 | San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | -- |
| 1992 | San Francisco 49ers | 1 | 21 | 15 | 71.4 | 126 | 2 | 0 | 118.4 |
| 1993 | Kansas City Chiefs | 11 | 298 | 181 | 60.7 | 2,144 | 13 | 7 | 87.4 |
| 1994 | Kansas City Chiefs | 14 | 493 | 299 | 60.6 | 3,283 | 16 | 9 | 83.6 |
| Career Totals | 192 | 5,391 | 3,409 | 63.2 | 40,551 | 273 | 139 | 92.3 |
| Super Bowls | Comp | Att | Pct | Yards | TDs | INTs | Rate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XVI | 14 | 22 | 63.6 | 157 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | W 26-21 |
| XIX | 24 | 35 | 68.6 | 331 | 3 | 0 | 127.2 | W 38-16 |
| XXIII | 23 | 36 | 63.9 | 357 | 2 | 0 | 115.2 | W 20-16 |
| XXIV | 22 | 29 | 75.9 | 297 | 5 | 0 | 147.6 | W 55-10 |
| Totals | 83 | 122 | 68.0 | 1,142 | 11 | 0 | 127.8 | 4-0 |
Key to Abbreviations
GP =Games Played
Att =Passes attempted
Com =Passes Completed
Pct =Completion percentage
Yds =Yards
TD =Touchdowns
Int =Interceptions
Rate =Passer rating
Nicknames[link]
Montana is an Americanized form of the surname Montani, which comes from northern Italy.[38] Montana earned the nickname "Joe Cool" for his ability to stay calm at key moments, and "Comeback Kid" for his history of rallying his teams from late-game deficits. His teammates in San Francisco called him "Bird Legs"[39][40] due to his very thin legs and small calves. He was called "Golden Joe" because he played in California (the Golden State), and also appeared on a poster superimposed in front of the Golden Gate Bridge with the wording "The Golden Great". Two more names were provided by a San Francisco Chronicle nickname contest early in his NFL career: the winner was "Big Sky", but another contestant suggested that since "Joe Montana" already sounded like a nickname, Montana needed a real name, and christened him "David W. Gibson."[41] Montana liked the Gibson name so much that he had it stenciled above his locker.[42]
Montana appears as the character "Joe Clifford" (pseudonym derived from his first and middle names) in the NFL Network's Joe's Diner television spots.
Personal life[link]
Montana has been married three times. His first wedding was in 1974, when Montana married his hometown sweetheart, Kim Moses, during his second semester at Notre Dame; however, they divorced less than three years later.[11] Montana wed again in 1981, to Cass Castillo; they divorced in 1984.[43] He met Jennifer Wallace, an actress and model, while the two worked on a Schick commercial, and the two married in 1985. He and Jennifer are still married and have four children: Alexandra Whitney (b. 10 October 1985), Elizabeth Jean (b. 20 December 1986), Nathaniel "Nate" Joseph (b. 3 October 1989), and Nicholas Alexander (b. 28 April 1992). Both of his sons played football for De La Salle High School (Concord, CA) and now play college football as quarterbacks. Nate for the University of Montana (after transferring from Notre Dame), and Nicholas for the University of Washington, but has announced he is transferring.
In 2008, Montana sued Moses and a Dallas auction house for "violating his 'copyright and privacy rights'" after Moses "sold a bunch of letters and memorabilia from [Montana's] college days at Notre Dame."[44]
In 1986, doctors diagnosed Montana as having a narrow spinal cavity. He elected to have an operation, which was successful, and was able to return to football and continue his career.[45]
Montana resides in San Francisco, California.[46] He placed his $49 million, 500-acre (2.0 km2) Sonoma County estate on sale in 2009, which was reduced to $35 million in January 2012.[47] He now owns horses and produces wine under the label Montagia.
The town of Ismay, Montana, unofficially took the name of Joe, Montana, as a publicity stunt coordinated by the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993.
See also[link]
- Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame
- History of Kansas City Chiefs quarterbacks
- List of 300-yard passing games by NFL quarterbacks
- List of NFL quarterbacks who have passed for 400 or more yards in a game
- List of NFL quarterbacks who have posted a perfect passer rating
- List of quarterbacks with multiple Super Bowl wins
- List of celebrities who own wineries and vineyards
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- ^ a b Wald, Bruce. "Stadium renamed". The Tribune-Review. pittsburghlive.com. http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/cityregion/s_467679.html. Retrieved 2007-07-16.
- ^ Devine has been quoted as saying that Montana was not cleared by the medical staff to play in either of those games. Montana has said he was not aware of that fact.
- ^ Most regular season NCAA football games are played toward the end of the calendar year between late August and early December. Many bowl games are not played until January of the following calendar year. As a result, Notre Dame's 1977 season culminated with the 1978 Cotton Bowl Classic.
- ^ "The List: Greatest bowl games". ESPN. http://espn.go.com/page2/s/list/bestbowls.html. Retrieved 2008-05-06.
- ^ Prister, Tim. "Weis, Faust highlight banquet". http://www.nfldraft.rivals.com/content.asp?SID=1164&CID=614687. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ "1979 NFL Draft - Round 3". The Football Database. http://www.footballdb.com/draft.html?yr=1979&rnd=3. Retrieved 2010-01-14.
- ^ a b "The Best Ever? (pg 2)". profootballhof.com. Pro Football Hall of Fame. http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/release.jsp?RELEASE_ID=721. Retrieved 2007-07-23.
- ^ McKinley, Jason. "Quarterbacks and Fourth Quarter Comebacks". Football Outsiders. http://www.footballoutsiders.com/2006/06/26/ramblings/stat-analysis/3978/. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ Miller, Ira (1997-12-15). "He's Back in the Big Picture". San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/1997/12/15/SP18334.DTL. Retrieved 2008-05-10.
- ^ "Lions game-by-game". detroitlions.com. http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?cont_id=108760. Retrieved 2007-08-12.
- ^ "49ers DVD". warnerbros.com. http://whv.warnerbros.com/WHVPORTAL/Portal/product.jsp?OID=22214. Retrieved 2007-08-12.
- ^ "The Best Ever? (pg 3)". profootballhof.com. http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/release.jsp?RELEASE_ID=722. Retrieved 2007-08-19.
- ^ a b "TSN info". sportingnews.com. http://www.sportingnews.com/archives/nfl/hof00/montana-stats.html. Retrieved 2007-08-20.
- ^ a b "Bounces back". jrank.org. http://sports.jrank.org/pages/3294/Montana-Joe-Bounces-Back-from-Back-Injury.html. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ "HOF biography". profootballhof.com. http://www.profootballhof.com/hof/member.jsp?PLAYER_ID=154. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ "1987 NFL standings". pro-football-reference.com. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1987.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ Georgatos, Dennis (2002). "The legacy lives". findarticles.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-14. http://web.archive.org/web/20071014190823/http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0FCL/is_7_31/ai_82738298. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ "Steve Young NFL stats". nfl.com. http://www.nfl.com/players/steveyoung/profile?id=YOU299670. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ a b "1988 49ers Recap". pro-football-reference.com. http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo1988.htm. Retrieved 2007-08-26.
- ^ "Joe Montana - NFL Career Achievements". Thedebster.com. http://www.thedebster.com/nflstats.html. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ http://football.about.com/library/weekly/bl_nflstandings1989.htm
- ^ Schwartz, Larry. "Montana was comeback king". ESPN.com. http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/features/00016306.html. Retrieved 2008-11-29.
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/1990/ - 1990 NFL Standings, Team & Offensive Statistics | Pro-Football-Reference.com
- ^ "Pats put away Chargers". espn.com. http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=280120017. Retrieved 2008-01-22.
- ^ Joe Montana Statistics
- ^ TD Passes 95-99 Yards
- ^ "Perfect Timing, Joe (pg 9)". www.time.com. 1982-01-25. http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,925246-9,00.html. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
- ^ http://bleacherreport.com/articles/180205-joe-montana-the-san-francisco-49ers-legendary-prankster
- ^ http://www.hulu.com/watch/123680/americas-game-1989-san-francisco-49ers?team=san-francisco-49ers&show=3818#s-p1-so-i2
- ^ Callahan, Tom (1999). "Bring in 'da Funk - golfer Fred Funk". findarticles.com. http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0HFI/is_3_50/ai_54425470. Retrieved 2007-10-05.
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- ^ "Heading an offense tailored to his skills, San Francisco's Joe Montana has enjoyed unparalleled success as a passer, including victories in four Super Bowls". CNN. 1999-08-13. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/centurys_best/news/1999/08/13/flashback_montana3/index.html. Retrieved 2010-05-06.
- ^ Gillespie, Nick (2008-05-28) Invasion of Privacy, Copyright Infringement, or Just Shame at Sending a Ziggy Card?, Reason
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NFL Super Bowl MVPs Super Bowl XVI, 1982 |
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| Preceded by Marcus Allen |
NFL Super Bowl MVPs Super Bowl XIX, 1985 |
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| Preceded by Jerry Rice |
NFL Super Bowl MVPs Super Bowl XXIV, 1990 |
Succeeded by Ottis Anderson |
| Preceded by Boomer Esiason |
AP NFL Most Valuable Player 1989 & 1990 |
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| Preceded by John Stallworth(1) |
NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award 1986 (Co-Award winner Tommy Kramer) |
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| Date of birth | June 11, 1956 |
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| Carly Rae Jepsen | |
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 Jepsen performing on Canada Day in 2010 |
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| Background information | |
| Born | (1985-11-21) November 21, 1985 (age 26) Mission, British Columbia, Canada |
| Genres | Pop, pop rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Labels | 604 (2008–present) Schoolboy/Interscope (2012–present) |
| Website | carlyraemusic.com |
Carly Rae Jepsen (born November 21, 1985) is a Canadian recording artist and singer-songwriter from Mission, British Columbia. In 2007, she placed third in the fifth season of Canadian Idol, and was a part of the Canadian Idol Top 3 concert tour.[1]
Shortly after competing on Idol, she signed to Fontana and MapleMusic, and released her debut album, Tug of War, on September 30, 2008. Three years later, she released a new single, entitled "Call Me Maybe", which was released by 604 Records, and was followed by the release of her debut extended play, Curiosity, on February 14, 2012. "Call Me Maybe" was met with much success, reaching the Top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reaching the number 1 spot on the Canadian Hot 100. The single also went to number 1 in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom. Jepsen signed with Interscope Records in 2012.
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Life and career[link]
Jepsen attended Heritage Park Secondary School in Mission, British Columbia and has since performed there post-graduation. She later attended the Canadian College of Performing Arts in Victoria, BC before auditioning for Canadian Idol. After completing the Canadian Idol tour, Jepsen retreated to B.C. to focus on writing, recording and completing her band. Her demos attracted attention and she was eventually signed a joint management deal with Simkin Artist Management and Dexter Entertainment. A deal with Fontana/Maple Music quickly followed, leading Jepsen into the studio with producer/writer Ryan Stewart.[2]
[edit] 2008–11: Tug of War
On June 16, 2008, Jepsen released her debut single and another single, a cover of John Denver's song "Sunshine On My Shoulders". It is the only cover song on her debut album.[3] On July 21, 2008, Jepsen added two new songs from the album to her MySpace page: "Bucket" and "Heavy Lifting". In August 2008, Jepsen's MySpace page announced that the album's title would be Tug of War, and it was released on September 30, 2008. The page also mentioned two more songs that were included on the album: "Tug of War" and "Sweet Talker". The former was released as a single on iTunes on September 16, 2008, and has been receiving radio airplay on various stations across Canada. She performed the latter as her Canadian Idol audition.[4]
A music video for "Tug of War" was released in January 2009. "Bucket", her second single, was released in May 2009, and the video for "Sour Candy", a duet with Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench who has also help produce some of her songs including Call Me Maybe, has also been released. All of Jepsen's music videos have been directed by Ben Knechtel. In spring 2009, she toured western Canada with Marianas Trench and Shiloh.[5] She then went on a cross-Canada tour with Marianas Trench, The New Cities and Mission District.
[edit] 2012–present: Curiosity
Jepsen's second album Curiosity was released on February 14, 2012. It was produced by Ryan Stewart and Kevin James Maher produced the track "Dear Julien". On the same day as the release, Justin Bieber made the announcement on the MuchMusic program New Music Live that Jepsen has been signed to Schoolboy Records, the label run by Justin Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun.[6] The lead single, "Call Me Maybe" (which gained notoriety after "Primetime" Sam Roberts played the track during "After Opie and Anthony Live" on SiriusXM Satellite Radio) is from her second studio album Curiosity was released on September 21, 2011 and was produced by Josh Ramsay of Marianas Trench and co-written by Jepsen, Ramsay and Tavish Crowe. "Call Me Maybe" is the first song by a Canadian artist to reach the top of the digital chart since Justin Bieber's “Baby” in January 2010. It is also only the 11th song by a Canadian artist to reach No. 1 on the Digital Songs chart since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking digital download sales in 2005. The song has also peaked at #1 on Billboard's Canadian Hot 100, being the 4th Canadian artist to do so, after Avril Lavigne's "Girlfriend", Nikki Yanofsky's "I Believe", and the Young Artists for Haiti version of "Wavin' Flag", originally by Canadian rapper K'naan.[7] Jepsen is currently touring on the Shout it Out World Tour. She is the opening act for the pop-rock trio Hanson. In February 2012, Jepsen visited Justin Bieber and Scooter Braun in Los Angeles, California, where she subsequently signed to Schoolboy Records and Interscope. Her music will still be distributed by 604 Records in Canada. On March 23, 2012, Jepsen made her first American television debut on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, performing "Call Me Maybe" (with Jared Manierka on keys), later joined by Justin Bieber. Carly was also the first Canadian Idol contestant to enter the UK charts, when Call Me Maybe debuted at #1. Carly played at Citywalk at Universal Studios on April 14 2012. 400 people who paid $5 were allowed to meet with the singer and get CDs autographed by her.
Jepsen, 26, has been criticized in the press for dressing "too young" for her age in an effort to appeal to the pre-teen demographic.[8][9]
On May 20th, 2012 Jepsen performed "Call Me Maybe" at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. On May 22th, 2012 she performed "Tug of War", "Curiosity", and "Call Me Maybe" at the first Q102 Springle Ball concert.
[edit] Canadian Idol performances
| Episode | Song choice | Original artist | Order # | Result |
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| Audition | "Sweet Talker" | Carly Rae Jepsen | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 80 | "I Try" | Macy Gray | Duets | Advanced |
| Top 40 | "Breathe (2 AM)" | Anna Nalick | N/A | Advanced |
| Top 22 | "Put Your Records On" | Corinne Bailey Rae | 11 | Advanced |
| Top 18 | "Sweet Ones" | Sarah Slean | 4 | Advanced |
| Top 14 | "Waiting in Vain" | Bob Marley & The Wailers | 3 | Advanced |
| Top 10 | "Inside and Out" | Bee Gees | 3 | Bottom 3 |
| Top 9 | "Georgia on My Mind" | Hoagy Carmichael | 5 | Safe |
| Top 8 | "Torn" | Ednaswap | 7 | Safe |
| Top 7 | "Killer Queen" | Queen | 3 | Bottom 3 |
| Top 6 | "Come To My Window" | Melissa Etheridge | 4 | Bottom 3 |
| Top 5 | "Chuck E's in Love" | Rickie Lee Jones | 4 | Safe |
| Top 4 | "My Heart Belongs to Daddy" | Mary Martin | 1 | Safe |
| "I Got It Bad (and That Ain't Good)" | Ivie Anderson | 5 | ||
| Top 3 | "At Seventeen" | Janis Ian | 3 | Eliminated |
| "White Flag" | Dido | 6 |
Discography[link]
Main article: Carly Rae Jepsen discography
Studio albums[link]
- Tug of War (2008)
Extended plays[link]
- Curiosity (2012)
Tours[link]
Opening act
- Justin Bieber – Believe Tour (North American dates) (2012)
Filmography[link]
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| 2007 | Canadian Idol | Herself (Contestant) | Season 5/Eliminated 3rd |
Awards and nominations[link]
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| 2010 | Canadian Radio Music Awards[10] | Song of the Year, "Tug of War" | Won |
| Western Canadian Music Awards[11] | Song of the Year, "Tug of War" | Nominated | |
| Juno Awards[12] | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | |
| Juno Awards[12] | Songwriter of the Year (With Ryan Stewart) | Nominated | |
| Much Music Video Awards | UR FAVE New Artist | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Much Music Video Awards[13] | Video of the Year, "Call Me Maybe" | Pending |
| Much Music Video Awards[13] | Pop Video of the Year, "Call Me Maybe" | Pending | |
| Much Music Video Awards[13] | UR Fave Video, "Call Me Maybe" | Pending | |
| Much Music Video Awards[13] | UR Fave Artist | Pending |
References[link]
- ^ Carly Rae Jepsen. CTV.ca (2008-01-22). Retrieved on 2012-04-16.
- ^ Carly Rae Jepsen "MySpace". http://www.myspace.com/carlyraemusic Carly Rae Jepsen. Retrieved 2012-04-16.
- ^ Carly Rae has 'sunshine on her shoulders'. CTV.ca (2008-07-08). Retrieved on 2012-04-16.
- ^ Carly's ''Canadian Idol'' Audition. Youtube.com. Retrieved on 2012-04-16.
- ^ Carly's MySpace Blog April 3, 2009. Blogs.myspace.com. Retrieved on 2012-04-16.
- ^ Bieber's record label signs Carly Rae Jepsen. Toronto Sun. Retrieved on 2012-04-16.
- ^ The 4th Canadian Single to Top the Canadian Billboard Hot 100 « Canadian Music Blog. Musiccanada.wordpress.com (2012-02-05). Retrieved on 2012-04-16.
- ^ "Carly Rae Jepsen Age Confusion: The 26-Year-Old Who Dresses Like A Tween (PHOTOS)". Huffington Post. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/21/carly-rae-jepsen-age-style_n_1533302.html?ref=topbar. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^ "Did Carly Rae Jepsen Dress Too Young For Her Age At The Billboard Awards?". Crushable. http://crushable.com/entertainment/did-carly-rae-jepsen-dress-too-young-for-her-age-at-the-billboard-music-awards-580/. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
- ^ Canadian Music Week – 2010 CRMA Nominees. cmw.net
- ^ Jepsen's MySpace Blog January 27, 2010. Blogs.myspace.com (2010-01-27). Retrieved on 2012-04-16.
- ^ a b Michael Bublé, Drake, Justin Bieber, AND 'premier rock legends' as Junos announce 2010 nominees, performers. newsodrome.com
- ^ a b c d "Marianas Trench leads with seven nominations at the 2012 MMVAs | 2012 MuchMusic Video Awards". Mmva.muchmusic.com. 2012-05-15. http://mmva.muchmusic.com/marianas-trench-leads-with-seven-nominations-at-the-2012-mmvas/. Retrieved 2012-05-21.
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Wesley Carter "Wes" Welker (born May 1, 1981) is an American football wide receiver for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He has also played for the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins. Welker played college football at Texas Tech. He is engaged to model Anna Burns.
Despite being undrafted, Welker has had a successful career. Only one player in NFL history, Gale Sayers, had more all-purpose yards in his first three NFL seasons than Welker did with the Dolphins; Welker holds the Dolphins' all-time records for total kickoff returns, kickoff return yardage, total punt returns, and return touchdowns.
As a Patriot, Welker led the league in receptions in 2007 (tied with T.J. Houshmandzadeh), 2009 and 2011. Welker holds the four highest single-season reception totals in Patriots history, as well as four of the top ten receiving yardage totals, including the franchise record. He also holds the franchise records for most receptions in a single game, most receiving yards in a single game, and longest reception.[1] Welker, who had three consecutive 110-reception seasons, is the only receiver in NFL history with at least 110 receptions in any three seasons. He has also been selected to the Pro Bowl, the All-Pro Team, or both, in every season of his Patriots career.
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Early years[link]
Welker was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He started his football career at Heritage Hall High School in Oklahoma City. In his junior year, he helped lead his team to the 2A State Football championship over Tishomingo High School; in that game, Welker had three touchdowns, over 200 all-purpose yards, a 47-yard field goal, and an interception.[2] Also, in 1999 he was named The Daily Oklahoman All-State Player of the Year, and Oklahoma State Player of the Year by USA Today.
Wes Welker played in the 2000 Oil Bowl, scoring a 40-yard field goal for the Oklahoma team. Out of high school, Welker was not recruited much as he was considered to be too small to play at the college level. However, after a recruit at Texas Tech backed out of his scholarship, it was offered to Welker.[3] Said Welker of the experience:
"I was thinking I'd get a scholarship somewhere. When it didn't happen when it was supposed to, on signing day, I was pretty hurt by it. … In the end, I don't think I could've picked a better school than Texas Tech."[4]
At Heritage Hall, Welker was a prolific contributor on offense, defense, and special teams. As a running back, he scored 80 touchdowns (53 rushing and 27 receiving). As a defensive back, he had 190 tackles, 22 interceptions (three of which he returned for touchdowns), and nine fumble recoveries. As a punt returner, he scored seven touchdowns. As a kicker, he kicked 35 field goals and 165 extra points; his longest field goal, 58 yards, actually exceeds the personal best of current Patriots kicker Stephen Gostkowski.[1][5]
College career[link]
Welker's last minute signing proved to be a bonanza for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. Based on a highlight reel from high school, Welker earned the nickname "The Natural" before his freshman year for his versatility and big-game performances.[6][7] Over his four-year career, he had 259 receptions for 3,019 yards and 21 touchdowns, and 79 rushes for 456 yards and two touchdowns. He also scored eight touchdowns returning punts in his career, still tied for the NCAA record.[3] In 2003, Welker won the Mosi Tatupu Award, given annually to the best special teams player in college football. Welker is a member of Texas Tech's chapter of Phi Delta Theta fraternity.[8]
After his senior season at Texas Tech, Welker was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
Professional career[link]
Pre-draft[link]
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San Diego Chargers (2004)[link]
Welker, who was not drafted during the 2004 NFL Draft, signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. Welker made the Chargers out of training camp, but was released after the first game of the season when the Chargers claimed safety Clinton Hart off waivers. Head coach Marty Schottenheimer later acknowledged that in terms of roster cuts, releasing Wes Welker was the "biggest mistake [he] ever made."[9]
Miami Dolphins (2004–2006)[link]
2004 season[link]
After the Chargers released Welker, he passed through waivers. Although the Chargers offered him a slot on their practice squad, Welker chose to sign with the Miami Dolphins instead, where he was mostly used on special teams. Playing against the New England Patriots on October 10, Welker became the second player in NFL history to return a kickoff and a punt, kick an extra point and a field goal, and make a tackle in a single game. Then, on December 20, in a Monday Night Football game, also against the Patriots, Welker had a 71-yard punt return to set up a touchdown.
2005 season[link]
During training camp at the beginning of the 2005 season, Welker was promoted to the third wide receiver spot after Chris Chambers and Marty Booker. He finished the season with 29 receptions for 434 yards, but did not score a touchdown. He also had 43 punt returns for 390 yards, a 9.1-yard average (11th in the NFL), and 61 kickoff returns for 1,379 yards, a 22.6-yard average (20th in the NFL).
2006 season[link]
After rumors that he would be cut during the preseason, Welker started off being the lone bright spot of the struggling Dolphins offense. Through five games, he netted a team-high 29 catches and team-high 299 yards. On October 8, he was a huge target for back-up quarterback Joey Harrington, recording a then career-high nine catches for 77 yards in a 20-10 loss to the Patriots. For the season, Welker had a team-best 67 receptions for 687 yards and one touchdown. He returned 48 kickoffs for 1,048 yards (22.2 average) and 41 punts for 378 yards and a touchdown (9.2 average).
New England Patriots (2007–)[link]
Trade to New England[link]
On March 1, 2007, the Dolphins offered Welker, a restricted free agent, a second-round tender (the second-lowest tender) of $1.35 million for a one-year contract. News reports indicated the New England Patriots, who were interested in Welker, had originally considered signing him to an offer sheet (Miami would have had seven days to match the offer); according to The Boston Globe, that sheet would have contained a poison pill provision that would have made the offer difficult for the Dolphins to match.[10] Ultimately, however, the Patriots decided not to use such an offer and traded their 2007 second- and seventh-round draft picks to the Dolphins for Welker.
2007 season[link]
Welker's first season as a Patriot eclipsed his 2006 season as a Dolphin; he bettered his totals for receptions, touchdowns, and yardage in his first ten games. In Week 1, he caught the first of the Patriots' record 75 touchdowns, equaling the one receiving touchdown he had scored in his three seasons with the Dolphins. He set career bests for yardage three times: in the Patriots' Week 6 win against the Dallas Cowboys, Welker had eleven catches for 124 yards and two touchdowns (all career bests); the next week, against the Dolphins, he had nine catches for 138 yards and two more touchdowns (the most receiving yards of any NFL player that week); and in Week 12, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had 13 receptions for 149 yards. In Week 15, against the New York Jets, Welker reached 1,000 receiving yards for the first time in his career; in Week 16, against the Dolphins, he recorded his 101st reception of the season, tying the Patriots franchise record set by Troy Brown in 2001. In Week 17, against the Giants, he caught eleven more passes, setting the Patriots franchise record for catches with 112, and tying Bengals receiver T. J. Houshmandzadeh for most receptions in the 2007 NFL season. He also set an NFL record for most catches in a first season with a new team. Welker, who finished the season with 1,175 yards and eight touchdowns, received one vote for NFL Offensive Player of the Year, an award won by his quarterback, Tom Brady, and was voted to his first AP All-Pro Team (second team).
In his first two postseason games, Welker had 16 receptions for 110 yards and two touchdowns. He tied the Super Bowl record of 11 receptions in a single game in the Patriots' 17-14 loss to the Giants in Super Bowl XLII.[11]
2008 season[link]
Despite the season-ending injury to Welker's quarterback, Tom Brady, he continued to amass receptions at the same pace through the first half of the season: through eight games, he had 56 receptions, but only one touchdown reception. He had six or more receptions in each of the Patriots' first 11 games, breaking Jimmy Smith's mark of eight games at the start of the Jacksonville Jaguars' 2001 season.[12]
Welker had what was, at the time, the longest pass play of his NFL career in the Patriots' 48–28 victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 12: on 2nd-and-8 from their own 15, Welker caught a 5-yard pass from Matt Cassel, before eluding a pair of defenders tip-toeing and running down the left sideline to the Miami 21, for a total of 64 yards, 59 yards after the catch. Welker broke the 1,000-yard mark for the second consecutive season in Week 14 against the Seattle Seahawks, catching 12 passes for 134 yards, and catching a pass on the Patriots' two-point conversion. He finished the game with a league-leading 96 receptions, for 1,002 yards (ninth in the NFL, third in the AFC). Against the Oakland Raiders a week later, Welker became the first player in Patriots history, and the eighth in NFL history, to have back-to-back 100-reception seasons; the previous player to do it was his teammate Randy Moss, while he was a Viking, in 2002 and 2003, and Brandon Marshall accomplished the feat in the same seasons as Welker.[13]
Welker was fined $10,000 by the NFL for celebrating a December 21 touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals by lying down in the snow by the endzone and using his body to make a snow angel, violating a recent NFL rule change making going to ground after a touchdown unsportsmanlike conduct.[14]
Wes Welker was selected to attend the 2009 Pro Bowl as a reserve,[15] and was again named to the AP All-Pro Second Team.[16]
2009 season[link]
Welker was sidelined in Weeks 2 and 3 (against the New York Jets and Atlanta Falcons, respectively) with a knee injury; rookie wide receiver Julian Edelman took his place in the lineup. In the October 18 (Week 6) game against the Tennessee Titans, Welker caught 10 passes for 150 yards, a new career high (at the time), and two touchdowns. The second of those touchdowns was Tom Brady's NFL record fifth touchdown in a single quarter.
Welker set career marks again in the Patriots' Week 11 rematch against the Jets: targeted 17 times, he caught 15 passes—at the time the highest single-game total for any player in the NFL in 2009—for 192 yards, and added 11 rushing yards on a reverse. In Week 13 against the Dolphins, Welker recorded 167 receiving yards to eclipse the 1,000-yard mark for the third straight season. Against the Miami Dolphins in Week 13, Welker tallied 167 yards on 10 catches, including a season long 58-yard reception over the middle.
In the Patriots' Week 14 win at home against the Carolina Panthers, Welker caught 10 passes (out of 19 total completions for Brady) for 105 yards. This gave him 105 receptions in just 11 games and Welker lead the NFL in receptions at that point. The performance also made Welker the fourth receiver in NFL history (after Jerry Rice, Herman Moore, and Marvin Harrison, and tied with Brandon Marshall who did it in the same seasons as Welker) to catch 100 passes in three consecutive seasons.
In Week 16, Welker caught 13 passes, giving him 7 games with double digit receptions. This gave him the record for most double digit reception games in a single season, passing Marvin Harrison. He accomplished this despite missing two games earlier in the season.
In a Week 17 loss to the Houston Texans, Welker suffered a knee injury in the first quarter while running upfield after his only reception of the game. He tore his MCL and ACL in his left knee and was placed on injured reserve on January 6, 2010.[17]
Welker finished the season with a league-high 123 receptions, the second-highest total in NFL history, and finished second in yardage, behind Houston's Andre Johnson. He was also selected to represent the AFC in the Pro Bowl for the second consecutive year, and, for the first time in his career, was named to the All-Pro First Team. Because of the knee injury he could not play in the Pro Bowl, and was replaced on the Pro Bowl roster by teammate Randy Moss.
2010 season[link]
Welker rehabilitated his knee during the 2010 offseason with the goal of being ready for the 2010 season opener,[18] while many analysts expected that he would start the season on the Physically Unable to Perform list,[18] and some even speculated that he would miss the entire 2010 season.[19]
Nevertheless, Welker played in the Patriots' Week 1 game against the Cincinnati Bengals, and led all Patriots receivers with 8 catches for 64 yards and two touchdowns; those catches included Brady's first pass attempt of the season and his first touchdown pass.
In the Patriots' Week 9 loss to the Cleveland Browns, after an injury to kicker Stephen Gostkowski, Welker was asked to kick an extra point for the first time since he did so in 2004 against the Patriots; he converted the attempt.
Welker, who had two touchdown catches in the Patriots' 45–24 win over the Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving, finished the 2010 season with 86 receptions for 848 yards and seven touchdowns in 15 games played (11 starts). He was named to the 2011 Pro Bowl as an injury replacement to Andre Johnson.
In the playoff loss to the New York Jets, Welker was benched for the teams' first offensive series for making a series of foot references in a press conference that took shots at a foot fetish of Jets' coach Rex Ryan.[20]
2011 season[link]
In the Patriots' 38–24 Week 1 win over the Miami Dolphins, Welker caught a 99–yard pass from Tom Brady. Tying the NFL record for longest play from scrimmage, it was the 12th such play in NFL history, and the first for the Patriots. The play accounted for the majority of Welker's yards in an 8-catch effort for 160 yards and two touchdowns.
In Week 3, in the Patriots' 34–31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, Welker had 16 receptions for 217 yards and two touchdowns. In so doing, he tied wide receiver Troy Brown's franchise record of 16 receptions in a single game and broke Terry Glenn's franchise record of 214 yards, set in 1999. The game also marked Welker's 64th consecutive regular-season game with a reception (i.e., in every game he has played as a Patriot), breaking tight end Ben Coates' record of 63 games (set 1992 to 1996).[21] It was Welker's second game with at least 15 receptions, a feat equaled only by Brandon Marshall with the Denver Broncos.
In Week 5, in the Patriots' win over the Jets, Welker caught five passes for 124 yards, including a 73-yard catch-and-run in which Welker beat Eric Smith and Darrelle Revis; Revis dragged Welker down at the 8-yard line.
In Week 14, against the Washington Redskins, Welker recorded his 100th reception of the season, giving him four seasons with at least 100 receptions, tying the NFL record shared by Marvin Harrison and Jerry Rice. He also set a personal best with his ninth receiving touchdown. In the Patriots' Week 16 rematch against the Dolphins, Welker had 12 receptions for 138 yards, bringing him to a franchise-record 1,518 receiving yards, besting Randy Moss' 2007 record of 1,493 yards.
Through 15 games, Welker led the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, yards per game, and receptions for first downs, and ranked in the top five in receiving touchdowns and receptions of 20 yards or more. He finished the season with 122 receptions (tied for fourth-highest total in NFL history), 1,569 receiving yards and 98.5 yards per game (both second to Calvin Johnson), and 77 receptions for first down (tied with Johnson for the NFL lead). He also had a career-high 9 touchdown receptions.
Patriots career to date[link]
Since joining the Patriots in 2007, Welker has caught more passes than any player in the league, and ranks in the top five in yardage. Welker reached 500 receptions with the Patriots in just 70 games, an NFL record.[22] Welker holds the franchise record for consecutive games with receptions, having caught a pass in every game (regular season and postseason) he has played as a Patriot. As of the end of the 2011 regular season, Welker ranks second all-time for receptions as a Patriot, just three receptions behind Troy Brown, who played more than twice as many games as a Patriot (192 regular-season games). Welker ranks third in receiving yards behind Brown and Stanley Morgan.
Career Statistics[link]
Regular Season[link]
| Season | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | FUM | Lost | ||
| 2011 | New England Patriots | 16 | 15 | 122 | 1,569 | 12.9 | 99 | 9 | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | New England Patriots | 15 | 11 | 86 | 848 | 9.9 | 35 | 7 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 2009 | New England Patriots | 14 | 13 | 123 | 1,348 | 11.0 | 58 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 7.2 | 11 | - | 2 | - |
| 2008 | New England Patriots | 16 | 14 | 111 | 1,165 | 10.5 | 64 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 19 | - | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | New England Patriots | 16 | 13 | 112 | 1,175 | 10.5 | 42 | 8 | 4 | 34 | 8.5 | 27 | - | 3 | - |
| 2006 | Miami Dolphins | 16 | 2 | 67 | 687 | 10.3 | 38 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 | Miami Dolphins | 16 | 1 | 29 | 434 | 15.0 | 47 | - | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | - | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 | Miami Dolphins | 14 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 | San Diego Chargers | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 124 | 69 | 650 | 7,226 | 11.1 | 99T | 32 | 17 | 131 | 7.7 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 4 | |
Playoff Games[link]
Source: Pro-Football-Reference.com
| Year | Date | Team | Opp. | Result | Receiving | Rushing | Scoring | Kick Return | Punt Return | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | TD | Point | Rt | Yds | Avg | TD | Ret | Yds | Avg | TD | |||||
| 2007 | 2008-01-12 | New England Patriots | Jacksonville Jaguars | W 31-20 | 9 | 54 | 6.0 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | - | 1 | 6 | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | - | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | - |
| 2007 | 2008-01-12 | New England Patriots | San Diego Chargers | W 21-12 | 7 | 56 | 8.0 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2007 | 2008-02-03 | New England Patriots | New York Giants | L 14-17 | 11 | 103 | 9.36 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | - |
| 2010 | 2011-01-16 | New England Patriots | New York Jets | L 21-28 | 7 | 57 | 8.14 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 2012-01-14 | New England Patriots | Denver Broncos | W 45-10 | 6 | 55 | 9.17 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 2012-01-22 | New England Patriots | Baltimore Ravens | W 23-20 | 6 | 53 | 8.83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 | 2012-02-05 | New England Patriots | New York Giants | L 17-21 | 7 | 60 | 8.57 | - | 2 | 21 | 10.50 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total | 7 Games | 46 | 378 | 8.21 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 78 | 19.5 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 0 | |||
Charity[link]
In 2007 Welker established the 83 Foundation (after his uniform number in Miami and New England). The foundation, renamed the Wes Welker Foundation in December 2009, states its goal is "to influence at-risk youth, by encouraging their full potential through athletics and positive role models." Its work primarily benefits schools and other organizations in Welker's hometown of Oklahoma City.
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| Date of birth | May 1, 1981 |
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