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Eastern League ( baseball ) The Eastern League is a minor league baseball league , which operates primarily in the northeastern United States , although it has had a team in Ohio since 1989 . The Eastern League has played at the AA ( Double - A ) level since 1963 . The league was founded in 1923 , as the New York - Pennsylvania League . In 1936 , the first team outside of the two original states was created , when the York White Roses of York , Pennsylvania moved to Trenton , New Jersey and renamed the Trenton Senators . When , in 1938 , the Scranton Miners of Scranton , Pennsylvania team moved to Hartford , Connecticut and renamed the Hartford Bees , the league was renamed as the Eastern League . Since 1923 , there have been Eastern League teams in 51 different cities , located in 12 different states and two Canadian provinces . The league consisted of six to eight teams from 1923 until 1993 . In 1994 , the league expanded to ten teams , with the addition of the Portland Sea Dogs and the New Haven Ravens , and split into two divisions , the Northern Division and the Southern Division . In 1999 , the league expanded to twelve teams , with the addition of the Altoona Curve and the Erie SeaWolves . The two divisions were restructured and renamed for the 2010 season , as the Eastern Division and the Western Division , because the Connecticut Defenders moved to Richmond , Virginia after the 2009 season , where they are now known as the Richmond Flying Squirrels . Complete list of Eastern League teams ( 1923 – Present ) . Notes : This list includes teams in predecessor New York – Pennsylvania League of 1923 – 1937 . Bold font indicates that team is an active Eastern League team A " ^ " indicates that team ' s article redirects to an article of an active Eastern League team
Lamar Myles Lamar Myles ( born January 7 , 1986 in Winter Haven , Florida ) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2008 . He played college football at Louisville . Early years . Myles graduated from Lake Region High School in Eagle Lake , Florida . Professional career . Jacksonville Jaguars . Myles was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2008 . He was waived by the team on August 30 during final cuts . He was re - signed to the team ' s practice squad on September 17 , only to be released a week later on September 24 . He was re - signed to the practice squad again on October 6 . He was waived / injured on August 24 , 2009 and subsequently reverted to injured reserve . He was released with an injury settlement on August 30 . He was re - signed to the practice squad on November 24 .
Ray Abruzzese Raymond Lewis Abruzzese , Jr . ( born October 27 , 1937 in Philadelphia , Pennsylvania ) was an American college and professional football player . A defensive back , he played college football at the University of Alabama , and played professionally in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills from 1962 through 1964 , when the Bills won the AFL Championship game , 20 – 7 , over the defending AFL champion San Diego Chargers . He also played for the AFL ' s New York Jets in 1965 and 1966 . Though it is little - known , Ray Abruzzese had a major impact on the growth of modern professional football . He roomed with Joe Namath when both were at Alabama . When Namath was deciding between signing with the NFL ' s Cardinals or the AFL ' s Jets , he told Jets owner Sonny Werblin that he would lean toward the Jets if they would acquire Ray Abruzzese . Bills owner Ralph Wilson cooperated and , for the good of the league , traded Abruzzese to the Jets .
Jim Gillette ( American football ) James Thomas " Jim " Gillette , Jr . ( December 19 , 1917January 9 , 1990 ) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League . Born in Courtland , Virginia , he played for six seasons with the Cleveland Rams ( 1940 , 1944 – 1945 ) , the Boston Yanks ( 1946 ) , the Green Bay Packers ( 1947 ) , and the Detroit Lions ( 1948 ) . He was originally drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1940 but signed with the Cleveland Rams ( now the St . Louis Rams ) for six seasons before going back to Green Bay in 1946 . Gillette ' s son , Walker Gillette , also played in the NFL .
1995 NFL Expansion Draft The 1995 National Football League Expansion Draft was held on February 15 , 1995 . The two new expansion teams , the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars alternated picks from lists of unprotected players from existing franchises . Existing NFL teams made six players available , and the new teams were required to pick a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 42 players . Each time one of the expansion franchises selected a player from an existing team , that team was then permitted to remove a remaining player from its list of available players . Each existing franchise , therefore , could lose a total of no more than three players . In addition to these draft picks , the Panthers received the first pick in the 1995 NFL Draft , and the Jaguars were given the second pick . The Panthers ultimately picked 35 players , while the Jaguars picked 31 .
Dominique Byrd Dominique Montiel Byrd ( born February 7 , 1984 ) is an American football tight end who is currently a free agent . He was drafted by the St . Louis Rams in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft . He played college football at Southern California . He has also been a member of the Arizona Cardinals Washington Redskins and the Seattle Seahawks . Early years . Following his high school career at Breck School in Golden Valley , Minnesota , Byrd played in the 2002 U . S . Army All - American Bowl . College career . Byrd went to Southern California where he made a 2004 All - Pac - 10 honorable mention , and was best known for catching two one - handed touchdown passes , one of which was in the Orange Bowl victory against University of Oklahoma . Professional career . St . Louis Rams . Byrd was taken in the third round of the 2006 NFL Draft at pick # 93 overall . He played 5 games in the 2006 season , catching 2 balls for 39 yards and one touchdown . Arizona Cardinals . After spending the 2008 season out of football , Byrd was signed by the Arizona Cardinals on May 5 , 2009 . He was waived on November 24 , 2009 . On January 21 , 2010 , Byrd was re - signed to a future contract by the Cardinals . But his stay with the Cardinals ended on August 30 , 2010 , when he was released by the team . Seattle Seahawks . On January 21 , 2011 , the Seahawks signed Byrd to a future contract . He was released on September 13 . Washington Redskins . On October 26 , 2011 the Redskins signed Byrd to a 1 year deal as a back up to replace Chris Cooley , who was placed on injured reserve . He was waived on November 8 . He resigned for the Redskins , after Fred Davis was suspended on December 6 . Byrd was released on December 20 , 2011 .
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 . Kurpeikis played collegiately at Penn State University , finishing his career with 172 tackle s , 17 sacks and 43 stops for losses . He also twice earned Academic All - Big Ten honors and was a 2000 All - Big Ten Conference first - team choice . He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2001 , and played sparingly the next 3 seasons , but did see action in the 2001 AFC Championship Game . Kurpeikis spent the 2004 and 2005 NFL season s with the New England Patriots , appearing in 5 games . He spent the 2006 NFL season as a member of the Cleveland Browns practice squad . Kurpeikis began 2007 as a member of NFL Europa ' s Hamburg Sea Devils , before signing as a free agent with the Detroit Lions on August 9 , 2007 . Kurpeikis attended Pittsburgh ’ s Central Catholic High School where he was a high - school All - America linebacker selection . He was also a standout sprinter and shot put ter on the track team . Kurpeikis recently finished an assistant coaching job with the State College 9th Grade Little Lions Football Team in State College , Pennsylvania , leading the team to a 6 - 2 record overall . In a 2005 interview with Mark Harrington , Justin exclaims : The advice I want to give to everyone out there , " No matter up or down , you have to constantly strive for more and more and never be satisfied . People have their backs against the wall and in tough situations and they have two choices : cower or come out swinging . . . I would advise you all to come out swinging ! "
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Bryan Pittman Bryan Pittman ( born January 20 , 1977 in Tacoma , Washington ) is a free agent American football long snapper in the National Football League . He was signed by the Texans as an undrafted free agent in 2003 . He played college football at Washington . Pittman has been a member of the Seattle Seahawks , Atlanta Falcons and Houston Texans . Early years . Pittman attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Auburn , Washington , and was a standout letterman in football and track . College career . Pittman attended Walla Walla Community College and was a letterman in football . In football , he was the team ' s long snapper and also started for two years at tight end . He then transferred to the University of Washington .
Pete Barnes Peter G . Barnes ( born August 31 , 1945 in Keatchie , Louisiana ) is a former American football linebacker who played professionally in the American Football League ( AFL ) and the National Football League ( NFL ) . He played college football at Southern University . He played professionally in the AFL for the Houston Oilers in 1967 and 1968 , and the San Diego Chargers in 1969 . Then he played in the NFL for the Chargers ( 1970 – 1972 ) , the St . Louis Cardinals ( 1973 – 1975 ) , and the New England Patriots ( 1976 – 1977 ) .
2009 Saskatchewan Roughriders season The 2009 Saskatchewan Roughriders season was the 52nd season for the team in the Canadian Football League . The Roughriders attempted to win their 4th Grey Cup championship but lost to the Alouettes in the Grey Cup final . During the 2009 Grey Cup on the second last play of the game , Adam Nicolson of the Saskewan Roughriders , lined up as a slot back , behind a defensive linesman , during the missed kick attempt by Montreal . With 11 players already on the defensive line , and with 1 player , # 2 , in the end - zone to return any missed kicks , Adam Nicolson , an offensive slotback , was on the field as a defender , & therefore , the 13th man on the field , causing the penalty on the play , and providing Montreal with another opprotunity to win the 2009 Grey Cup . The Roughriders finished the season in first place for the first time since 1976 and finished with a 10 – 7 – 1 record . Off - season . CFL Draft . The 2009 CFL Draft took place on May 2 , 2009 . Due to a series of trades , the Roughriders had only two draft picks . Both were selected from the local University of Regina Rams team . Playoffs . West Final . Date and time : Sunday , November 22 , 4 : 30 PM Mountain Standard Time < br > Venue : Mosaic Stadium , Regina , Saskatchewan
John Hughes ( American football ) John Hughes ( born April 27 , 1989 ) is an American football nose tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was drafted in the third round ( 87th overall ) by the Browns . He played college football at Cincinnati . High school . John Hughes attended Gahanna Lincoln High School in Gahanna , Ohio . Hughes played tight end at Gahanna Lincoln and was initially recruited by colleges as either a tight end or defensive end . A three - star prospect according to Rivals . com , Hughes accepted a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati . Hughes is the only player ever to be drafted in the NFL from Gahanna Lincoln . College career . Hughes accepted a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati , playing defensive tackle for the Bearcats . With his coaches acknowledging his rare combination of size , speed , and power , Hughes switched to defensive tackle upon his arrival at the University of Cincinnati . A four your contributor and two year starter for the Bearcats , Hughes became a disruptive force along the defensive line . In his senior season alone , Hughes recorded 12 . 5 tackles for loss and 5 quarterback sacks . Upon completing his collegiate career , Hughes was awarded the Ray Sheakley Most Improved Leader Award as well as the John Pease Outstanding Lineman Award . Professional career . Pre - draft . Hughes was invited to the 2012 NFL Combine upon completion of his impressive collegiate career . Hampered by a hamstring injury , Hughes had limited participation at the Combine . Overlooked by many NFL Draft pundits , Hughes drew interest prior to the draft from most of the NFL franchises . Cleveland Browns . Hughes was drafted 87th overall by the Cleveland Browns in the third round of the 2012 NFL Draft . Hughes has made an early impact in Cleveland and is a major contributor at defensive tackle , starting in two of his first several games . Hughes earned his first professional sack against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 16 , 2012 .
1994 Kansas City Chiefs season The 1994 Kansas City Chiefs season ended with a 9 – 7 record and Wild Card spot in the 1995 playoffs . The Chiefs lost to the Miami Dolphins 27 – 17 in the Wild Card round . Alongside celebrating the NFL ' s 75th anniversary season , the Chiefs also honored their 35th season as a franchise . Future hall of fame quarterback Joe Montana retired following the season . Regular season . After an opening day win over the New Orleans Saints , the Chiefs faced the San Francisco 49ers on September 11 . Facing his old team , Joe Montana leads the Chiefs to a 24 – 17 win at Arrowhead . But after opening the season at 3 – 0 , the Chiefs dropped 2 in a row . On October 17 , a 6 - yard pass and a tightrope run into the end zone ended the Chiefs ' 11 - year drought in Mile High Stadium . Joe Montana led a methodical , 75 - yard drive in the game ' s final 82 seconds to bring Kansas City back from a 4 - point deficit and defeat the Broncos 31 – 28 on Monday Night Football . The final drive took nine plays , all of which were Montana passes except one run of 10 yards by Marcus Allen . For the game , Montana hit 34 of 54 pass attempts for 393 yards and 3 touchdowns . The Chiefs improved their record to 4 – 2 with the win and thrust themselves back into the playoff hunt . The game was tied 14 – 14 at the half . Lin Elliott ' s field goal with 4 : 08 left in the game temporarily put the Chiefs ahead 24 – 21 . An Allen fumble set up the Broncos ' final touchdown . In the end , it was Montana and his inspiring confidence that resulted in the comeback . Montana would have another great season passing for 3 , 283 yards , but the rushing game dropped off form last year as Marcus Allen gained 709 yards to lead the team , while rookie Greg Hill ran for only 574 yard for the season . Fullback Kimble Anders was the leading receiver with 67 receptions . The defense showed flashes of Brilliance , and as had become the standard , was led by perennial Pro Bowl ers Derrick Thomas and Neil Smith . Defensive back Dale Carter had a superb year and was also chosen for the Pro Bowl . On December 24 , Marcus Allen gained 132 yards rushing as the Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Raiders 19 – 9 . The win secured a fifth - straight playoff spot for the Chiefs .
Charles Hubbard ( American football ) Charles J . Hubbard , Jr . was an American football player . After attending Milton Academy , he played college football at the guard position for the Harvard Crimson football team from 1921 to 1923 . He was a consensus All - American in 1922 and 1923 . He was elected team captain for the latter year . Hubbard was also a member of Harvard ' s crew team . His father , Charles J . Hubbard , and brother , Wynant Hubbard , both attended Harvard .
Paul Bennett ( Canadian football ) Paul Frederick Bennett ( born March 27 , 1954 in Toronto , Ontario ) is a former award winning and all - star defensive back in the Canadian Football League and Grey Cup champion . He attended General Brock Public School and W . A . Porter Collegiate Institute in Scarborough , Ontario . As a high school football player Paul played defensive back and quarterback and was named a Toronto All Star in 1972 . Offered a full football scholarship to the University of Missouri , in Columbia , Missouri , he played on the Tigers freshman team in 1973 . He was redshirt ed on the varsity squad for his sophomore year . In 1974 Bennett returned to Canada and attended Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo , Ontario . He played for WLU in 1975 and 1976 , coached by Canadian Football Hall of Fame r Tuffy Knight . He was protected by the Toronto Argonauts in the CFL draft . Bennett was a hard - hitting safety and a fierce punt returner . He is a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame and won a Grey Cup with Hamilton in 1986 ( whom he played with from 1985 to 1987 , ) after stints at the Winnipeg Blue Bombers ( 1980 to 1983 ) , and Toronto Argonauts ( 1977 to 1979 and 1984 ) . Bennett retired in 1987 after eleven seasons . He had 45 interceptions and CFL records in punt return yards ( 6 , 358 ) , punt return carries ( 659 ) and interception return yards ( 1 , 004 ) . He won the CFL ' s Most Outstanding Canadian Award in 1983 and 1985 and the James P . McCaffrey Trophy in 1985 . He was a 4 time all star . In 1985 he was an all - star and won the James P . McCaffrey Trophy as Outstanding Defensive Player in the Eastern Division . And , for the second time in his career , he won the CFL ' s Most Outstanding Canadian Award . He lives in Winnipeg , and brought the 2009 Canadian Football Hall of Fame Induction ceremony to the city . He is currently Head Coach for the Oak Park High School Raiders Junior Varsity football team .
Bob Anderson ( American football ) Robert Paul Anderson ( born March 31 , 1938 in Elizabeth , New Jersey ) was an American football halfback in the National Football League for the New York Giants . He played college football at the United States Military Academy and was drafted in the ninth round of the 1960 NFL Draft .
Lavonte David Lavonte David ( born January 23 , 1990 ) is an American football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League ( NFL ) . High school career . A native of Miami , Florida , David attended Northwestern High School , where he was a teammate of Marcus Forston , Anthony Gaitor , Jacory Harris , Sean Spence , Tommy Streeter , and Brandon Washington . Northwestern won back - to - back state titles in 2006 and 2007 , and was listed as mythical national champions by " USA Today " in 2007 . Regarded as only a two - star prospect by " Rivals . com " , David was not highly recruited . College career . David originally signed with Middle Tennessee State , but then decided to attend Fort Scott Community College . In 2010 , he transferred to Nebraska , where he set the school ' s single - season record for tackles with 152 . At the conclusion of the 2011 season , he was named First Team All - Big Ten by both the coaches and media . He was also the winner of the inaugural Butkus - Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year , awarded to the best linebacker in the Big Ten . Professional career . 2012 NFL Draft . Projected to be a second - to - third round selection by " Sports Illustrated " , David was graded as the No . 10 outside linebacker available in the 2012 NFL Draft . He was described as a " terrific football player with a complete game , but [ with ] size limitations . " David was eventually selected in Round 2 ( 58th overall ) by the Buccaneers . He was the highest selected Cornhuskers linebacker since Barrett Ruud in 2005 . Tampa Bay Buccaneers . As a rookie , David started all 16 games at outside linebacker for the Buccaneers in 2012 . He registered a team - leading 139 tackles , which tied London Fletcher and Paul Posluszny for eighth in the league . In week 9 at Oakland , David amassed a season - high 16 tackles , including 14 solo . He was named Defensive Rookie of the Month of November . David also posted 20 tackles - for - loss , the most by a rookie since Kendrell Bell in .
Mike Schneck Michael Louis Schneck ( born August 4 , 1977 ) is a former American football long snapper who played in the National Football League ( NFL ) for eleven seasons . He played college football for the University of Wisconsin . He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1999 , and also played for the Buffalo Bills and Atlanta Falcons . Early years . Schneck attended Whitefish Bay High School , where in addition to handling longsnapping duties , he was a two - time All - League linebacker and the team captain and the Team MVP as a senior . Professional career . Pittsburgh Steelers . Beginning in 1999 , Schneck spent the first six years of his career as the Steelers ' long snapper . Buffalo Bills . He was signed as a free agent by the Bills in 2005 . Schneck was selected to his first Pro Bowl in 2005 , alongside teammate Brian Moorman . He was released by the Bills during final cuts on September 1 , 2007 . Atlanta Falcons . On October 2 , 2007 , he signed with the Falcons . Schneck announced his retirement from the NFL on March 4 , 2010 . Personal . Married to Amanda , and the two have a daughter , Kylie and sons , Joseph and Samuel .
Blue ( NFL mascot ) Blue is the official mascot of the Indianapolis Colts professional American football team of the National Football League . He is an anthropomorphic blue horse who wears a white Colts jersey with a horseshoe on the front . He was first introduced on September 17 , 2006 in the Colts ' first home regular season game against the Houston Texans at the RCA Dome , in which they won 43 - 24 . Indianapolis ' s victory over the Texans that day proved to be a sign of good things to come , both for Blue and for the team . That season , the Colts would go on to win Super Bowl XLI , defeating the Chicago Bears and winning their first Super Bowl since arriving in Indianapolis ( second Super Bowl title overall ) . Since joining the Colts , Blue has served a valuable good luck charm for the team while also entertaining Colts fans . Biography . Blue was born in the town of Jockey , Indiana . As a young horse growing up on a large farm , Blue ' s favorite hobby was watching his favorite NFL team , the Indianapolis Colts , play football every Sunday . Blue was originally training to be a race horse , but one day , he suddenly noticed a big blue spot on his fur . Eventually , he turned completely blue . He was ridiculed by all the other horses on the farm for his appearance . Blue decided he couldn ' t take any more insults , and chose to run away . He was able to make his way all around Southern Indiana hiding in barns and eating corn to survive . Then one day , while reading the newspaper , Blue discovered that the Colts were having tryouts for the team . He arrived at the Colts Training Camp Complex , but while filling out the employment application , he realized he didn ' t have a name . Because he didn ' t have a name at the time , he wasn ' t able to take part in team tryouts . However , Blue was discovered by Colts owner / CEO Jim Irsay . As Blue was telling him of his travels and struggle for survival , Irsay realized that the horse had serious potential to offer the team . He wholeheartedly hired Blue to serve as the Colts ' official mascot . Today , Blue is a valuable member of the Colts family . Currently , he entertains the fans at Indianapolis ' new home , Lucas Oil Stadium , and cheers along with them at every Colts home game .