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Bill McClard Bill W . McClard ( born October 15 , 1950 in Purcell , Oklahoma ) is a former professional football player . A kicker , McClard played college football for the University of Arkansas , where he was named American Football Coaches Association All - America after the 1970 season and by " The Sporting News " in 1971 . He kicked a then - NCAA record 60 - yard field goal in 1970 . This was only about one week before Tom Dempsey , with his half - foot , kicked the first 60 + - yard field goal in the NFL . Both were responsible for changes in rules regarding returning field goal attempts . Out of college , McClard was drafted in the 3rd round of the 1972 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers . He played one year for the Chargers , kicking two field goals during his rookie season . For the next three seasons , McClard played for the New Orleans Saints , where he was successful on 26 of 51 field goal attempts and 31 of 32 extra points . Since retiring from football , McClard has been a commercial real estate broker in Rogers , Arkansas .
Steve McLendon Steve McLendon ( born January 3 , 1986 in Ozark , Alabama ) is an American football nose tackle and defensive end for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League . He was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football at Troy . Professional career . Pittsburgh Steelers . McLendon was signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 27 , 2009 . He was a final cut on September 5 but re - signed to the practice squad the next day . He was released on November 25 but re - signed on December 2 . He was signed to a reserve / future contract on January 7 , 2010 . McLendon was a final cut for the second straight season when he was waived on September 4 , 2010 . He was re - signed to the practice squad the following day . The Steelers signed McLendon to their active roster on September 18 and he appeared in their game at Tennessee . He recovered a fumble in that game and made one tackle . He was waived again on September 20 but re - signed to the practice squad on September 22 . On October 2 , quarterback Dennis Dixon was placed on injured reserve and McLendon was called up again . McLendon was waived on October 7 to make room for Ben Roethlisberger , who returned from his 4 - game suspension . McLendon was re - signed to the Steelers ' practice squad on October 11 . McLendon was again signed to the active roster on October 30 .
Bob Gresham Robert Clark " Bob " Gresham ( born July 9 , 1948 in Porter , Alabama ) is a former American football running back in the National Football League . He played for the New Orleans Saints , the Houston Oilers , and the New York Jets . He was selected in the 1971 NFL Draft out of West Virginia .
Pete Kettela Peter P . " Pete " Kettela is an American football executive and coach who served the head coach of the UC Riverside Highlanders and the Edmonton Eskimos . Athletic career . Kettela played football , baseball , and basketball at UC Riverside from 1959 - 1961 . He was the starting Quarterback for the Highlanders during their undefeated 1960 season and was named to that year ' s Small College All - American team . He was inducted into the UC Riverside Athletic Hall of Fame on June 12 , 1986 as a member of the Hall ' s first class . Coaching career . Kettela served as the offensive coordinator at University of California , Santa Barbara before returning to Riverside in 1966 as the head football coach . He was an assistant coach at University of the Pacific in 1971 before spending five seasons as a member of the Stanford Cardinal coaching staff and one season as the offensive coordinator at San Jose State . In 1978 , Kettela moved joined the Green Bay Packers organization as a scout . In 1981 , he joined the coaching staff as special offensive assistant and was promoted to offensive backfield coach the following year . In 1983 , Kettela replaced Hugh Campbell as the head coach of the Edmonton Eskimos . He was fired after the defending Grey Cup champions got off to a 4 - 4 start and was replaced by former Eskimos quarterback Jackie Parker . The following season , Kettela served as an assistant coach with Arizona Outlaws of the United States Football League . In 1985 he was the offensive coordinator of the USFL ' s Portland Breakers . Kettela served as an assistant at UNLV in 1989 and in 1990 he was the offensive coordinator under Pro Football Hall of Fame r George Allen at Long Beach State . Following Allen ' s death , he was a candidate for the head coaching job that ultimately went to Willie Brown . In 1991 , Kettela was named head coach of Carolina Cougars the of the Professional Spring Football League . The league folded before a game was ever played . From 1992 - 2007 , Kettela was the Arizona Rattlers Director of Player Personnel and an assistant coach . During his tenure with the Rattlers , the team appeared in the ArenaBowl five times , winning twice .
Brad Roach Brad Roach ( born March 4 , 1985 in Williamston , North Carolina ) is a professional American and Canadian football quarterback who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2008 . He played college football at Catawba . Roach has also been a member of the Montreal Alouettes .
Charles O . Gill Charles Otis Gill ( March 4 , 1868 – June 2 , 1959 ) was an American Congregationalist clergyman . With Gifford Pinchot he co - authored two influential books on the state of rural churches in the United States . Gill played American football for Yale University from 1886 to 1889 . He was Captain of the Yale team and was on the first College Football All - America Team in 1889 . He was the head coach of the California ( 1894 ) and New Hampshire ( 1908 ) college football programs . Early life and college career . Born in Walpole , Massachusetts , Gill graduated from Yale in 1889 , where he was a member of Skull and Bones . He played football at Yale from 1885 - 1889 . In 1888 the team went undefeated and was not scored upon . In 1889 , Gill was captain of the team under coach Walter Camp and that year Yale scored 665 points while only giving up 31 points to their opponents . That year Casper Whitney selected Gill and teammates Amos Alonzo Stagg and William Heffelfinger for the first ever College Football All - America Team . Minister , missionary , author . In addition to his accomplishments on the gridiron for Yale , Gill attended the Yale Divinity School from 1889 – 90 , then the Union Theological Seminary in New York City from 1892 – 94 , where he received his graduate degree and was ordained as a minister in the Congregational Church on July 25 , 1894 . He served as pastor of the Westmore , Vermont Congregational Church in 1894 and 1895 and then as a foreign missionary for the Presbyterian Church in Peking , China in 1895 - 97 . He returned to Vermont and served in East Fairfield , Vermont , 1897 – 98 ; Westmore , Vermont , 1898 – 1902 ; Jericho , Vermont , 1902 – 04 ; West Lebanon , New Hampshire , 1904 – 06 ; and Hartland , Vermont from 1906 - 09 . Remaining in Harland he collaborated with his Yale football teammate Gifford Pinchot in writing " The Country Church - The Decline Of Its Influence and The Remedy " published by Macmillan Company in 1913 . This led to his appointment as the Secretary of the Committee on Church & Country Life , Social Service Commission , Federal Council of Churches , in Columbus , Ohio , from 1913 to 1919 . In that capacity he wrote a second book with Pinchot , " Six Thousand Country Churches , " published by MacMillan in 1919 . While in Ohio he was also Secretary of the Ohio Rurual Life Association , a member of the Commission on Interchurch Cooperation , and Supervisor of rural church survey work for the Interchurch World Movement . He returned to Vermont as pastor in Hartland until his retirement in 1929 , when he relocated to Waterford , Vermont and took up farming . He remained in Waterford until his death on June 2 , 1959 .
John William Goff ( athlete ) John William Goff , also known as Bill Goff ( 1925 – 2009 ) , was an American baseball player for the New York Giants during the 1950s , and a starting pitcher for the Giants for four years . He also served as a player and coach for the St . Louis Cardinals and Giants minor league organizations from 1943 - 1952 . He batted left handed and his batting average was a . 263 . Throughout his career , he played as a pitcher and threw right handed . Goff was involved in the development of the first professional women ' s softball organization , the ABA . In 2005 , he was inducted into the St . Louis Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame . Personal life . Goff had seven sons and four grandchildren . After retiring from a career in baseball , he worked as an executive in an insurance company . He died in Chesterfield , Missouri on September 13 , 2009 .
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Lonnie Palelei Si ' ulagi Jack Palelei ( born October 15 , 1970 in Nu ' uuli , American Samoa ) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Pittsburgh Steelers , the New York Jets , the New York Giants , and the Philadelphia Eagles . He played college football at the University of Nevada - Las Vegas . Palelei transferred to UNLV from Purdue University where he signed out of Blue Springs High School in Blue Springs , Missouri .
Dewey Selmon Dewey Willis Selmon ( born November 19 , 1953 ) is a former football linebacker . He played collegiate football at Oklahoma ( with brothers Lee Roy and Lucious ) . He went on to play for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League .
Marion Rushing Marion Rushing ( born September 3 , 1936 in Pinckneyville , IL ) is a former professional American Football player : He played nine and a half seasons in the NFL , mainly for the Chicago / St . Louis Cardinals . He finished his Pro Football career in 1968 with the American Football League ' s Houston Oilers . While at Southern Illinois University , Rushing earned more athletic letters than any other athlete in Saluki history . He earned a total of 13 letters while playing football , basketball , track , and wrestling for SIU . Following his career at SIU , Rushing went on to play professional football in both the NFL and AFL . He was inducted into the charter class of the Saluki Hall of Fame in 1978 . In 2010 Southern Illinois University honored Saluki Hall of Famer Marion Rushing by renaming a street near the new football stadium , Marion Rushing Lane .
Mike Purdy Clair Joseph Purdy Jr . was a professional football player . He played in the National Football League with the Rochester Jeffersons , New York Brickley Giants , Syracuse Pros and the Milwaukee Badgers . Brickley ' s New York Giants are not related to the modern - day New York Giants . He also played in the Ohio League in 1919 for the Akron Pros and even recommended that Fritz Pollard join the team that season . Prior to joining the NFL , Mike played college football at Brown University from 1920 - 1922
Terrence Melton Terrence Lee Melton ( born January 1 , 1977 ) is an American football linebacker for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League . He was signed by the Houston Thunderbears as a street free agent in 2000 . He played college football at Rice . Melton has also played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders , Atlanta Falcons , New Orleans Saints , Carolina Panthers and Baltimore Ravens . Professional career . Florida Tuskers . Melton was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on August 25 , 2009 .
Irvin Phillips Irvin Jerome Phillips ( born January 23 , 1960 in Leesburg , Florida ) is a former American football defensive back . Phillips was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round out of Arkansas Tech University in the 1981 NFL Draft . He played 15 games for the Chargers in 1981 . In 1983 , he played 5 games for the Los Angeles Raiders .
Revie Sorey Revie Sorey ( born September 10 , 1953 in Brooklyn , New York ) is a former professional American football player who played offensive lineman for nine seasons for the Chicago Bears . Revie lives with his son Trace in the affluent Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn . Revie ' s wife Susan has died from cancer in 2011 .
Steve Avery ( American football ) Steven George Avery ( born August 18 , 1966 ) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League . He was originally signed by the Houston Oilers as an undrafted rookie free agent in 1989 . He played college football at Northern Michigan . He also played for the Green Bay Packers and Pittsburgh Steelers in addition to the Birmingham Fire of the World League of American Football . Early years . Avery was born in Milwaukee , Wisconsin and attended Brookfield Central High School in Brookfield , Wisconsin . He then attended Northern Michigan University . Professional career . After going undrafted in the 1989 NFL Draft Avery was signed by the Houston Oilers where he spent one season , appearing in one game . After not playing in 1990 , he was signed by the Green Bay Packers where he again appeared in one game . He again spent a season not playing in 1992 . In 1993 he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he would play for three seasons . In 1994 , he appeared in 14 games with one start and recorded two carries for four yards and one reception for two yards . In 1995 , his final season as a professional , Avery appeared in 11 games with two starts and recorded one carry for three yards and 11 receptions for 82 yards and one touchdown .
Ramon Walker Ramon Walker ( born November 8 , 1979 in Akron , Ohio ) is an American football defensive back who played in the NFL . Walker ranks seventh on the University of Pittsburgh ' s all - time list with 307 career tackles over just three seasons . He also deflected 14 passes and intercepted two . He started in all 11 games at free safety in 2001 while earning first - team All - Big East honors . He was drafted in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Houston Texans .
Jeff Van Raaphorst Jeffrey Richard Van Raaphorst ( born December 7 , 1963 in Columbus , Ohio ) is a former American football quarterback . After going to high school at Grossmont High School in La Mesa , California , Van Raaphorst attended Arizona State University . He led the Sun Devils football team to the PAC - 10 championship in his senior year , where they won the 1987 Rose Bowl . He was the Rose Bowl Player of the Game . Van Raaphorst made his professional debut in the NFL in 1987 with the Atlanta Falcons . He played two games for Atlanta in the 1988 season . Van Raaphorst ' s brother Mike Van Raaphorst was a backup quarterback behind Carson Palmer at USC in 1999 . Van Raaphorst was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame in 2006 . Van Raaphorst now serves as a color commentator for Arizona State football radio broadcasts .
Dunstan Anderson Dunstan Anderson ( December 31 , 1970 – May 31 , 2004 ) was an American professional football defensive lineman in the National Football League ( NFL ) and the World League of American Football ( WLAF ) . He played for the Atlanta Falcons and Miami Dolphins of the NFL , and the London Monarchs and Rhein Fire of the WLAF . Anderson played collegiately at the University of Tulsa .
1995 CFL season The 1995 Canadian Football League season is considered to be the 42nd season in modern - day Canadian football , although it is officially the 38th Canadian Football League season . CFL News in 1995 . Two more United States - based teams were admitted in the CFL with the Birmingham Barracudas and the Memphis Mad Dogs . In the off - season the Sacramento Gold Miners moved to San Antonio to become the San Antonio Texans . The Texans would play their home games at the Alamodome . In the previous season , the Las Vegas Posse , after a terrible inaugural season , ceased operations and folded . The Baltimore Football Club finally found themselves a new nickname and christened themselves the Stallions at the beginning of the second week of the season . With the admittance of Birmingham and Memphis , the CFL undertook a realignment ; the league would now consist of a North and South Division rather than an East and West Division . All five U . S . - based teams would play in the South Division , while all eight Canadian teams would compete in the North Division . Five teams from the North division and three from the South would qualify for the playoffs . To make up for the disparity , the lowest - seeded North Division playoff team ( which ended up being Winnipeg ) played in the South Division playoffs . The city of Regina played host to the Grey Cup game for the first time . In the game , viewers at home and at Taylor Field witnessed the Baltimore Stallions defeat the Calgary Stampeders , 37 – 20 , becoming the first ( and as of now , the only ) American team to win the Grey Cup . Regular season standings . Final regular season standings . " Note : GP = Games Played , W = Wins , L = Losses , T = Ties , PF = Points For , PA = Points Against , Pts = Points . Teams in bold qualified for the playoffs . " Grey Cup playoffs . The Baltimore Stallions were the 1995 Grey Cup champions , defeating the Calgary Stampeders 37 – 20 at Regina ' s Taylor Field . The Stallions became the only American team to win the Grey Cup . The Stallions ' Tracy Ham ( QB ) was named the Grey Cup ' s Most Valuable Player and the Stampeders ' Dave Sapunjis ( SB ) was the Grey Cup ' s Most Valuable Canadian .
1909 Toronto Argonauts season The 1909 Toronto Argonauts season was the 26th season for the team since the franchise ' s inception in 1873 . The team finished in third place in the Interprovincial Rugby Football Union with a 1 – 5 – 0 record and failed to qualify for the playoffs .
Erik Walden Erik Lashawn Walden ( born August 21 , 1985 ) is an American football linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League . He was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft . He played college football at Middle Tennessee State . Walden has also played for the Kansas City Chiefs , Miami Dolphins and Green Bay Packers . College career . At Middle Tennessee State University he was a starter at defensive end since his freshman year . He owns the school ' s career ( 20 . 5 ) and season ( 11 . 5 ) sack records . As a junior he was an All - Sun Belt Conference selection . Against Central Michigan in the 2006 Motor City Bowl he lead his team with six tackles and two quarterback sacks . Walden was injured most of his senior season , which limited his effectiveness , but was still named All - Sun Belt Conference , after finishing second in conference history in career sacks . Professional career . Dallas Cowboys . Walden signed a four - year contract with the Cowboys on July 22 , 2008 . He was waived by the team on August 30 during final cuts . Kansas City Chiefs . A day after being let go by the Cowboys , hoping he would clear waivers enabling them to sign him to their practice squad , Walden was claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Chiefs on August 31 , 2008 . Linebacker Weston Dacus was waived to make room for Walden . On November 19 , the Chiefs waived Walden . Miami Dolphins . Walden was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on November 20 , 2008 . The team waived linebacker Rob Ninkovich to make room for him on the roster . Green Bay Packers . Walden was signed off the street by the Packers on October 31 , 2010 . Walden had his best game for the Packers on January 2 , 2011 starting against the Chicago Bears . Walden led the team with 3 sacks and 16 tackles and was named NFC Defensive Player of the week . He finished the season with twenty tackles in 9 games ( two starts ) . Indianapolis Colts . Walden signed with the Indianapolis Colts on March 12 , 2013 . The contract was for four years , $ 16 million ( $ 8 million guaranteed ) . < / ref > [ http : / / nfl . si . com / 2013 / 03 / 15 / nfl - free - agency - best - worst - contracts - from - week - 1 / ? sct = uk _ t12 _ a7 " NFL Free Agency : Best , worst contracts from Week 1 " SportsIllustrated . com . Retrieved 2013 - Mar - 18 . < / ref > Personal . On November 25 , 2011 Walden was arrested for an alleged physical altercation that sent his girlfriend to the hospital . Police had enough evidence to hold him under felony charges through Monday , as his case could not be processed over the Thanksgiving weekend . Walden ' s girlfriend changed her statement and Walden was released with no charges filed .
Sherrill Headrick Sherrill Headrick ( March 13 , 1937 – September 10 , 2008 ) was an American college and Professional Football player from Texas Christian University . In 1960 , Headrick came to the American Football League ' s Dallas Texans as an undrafted linebacker . He went on to star for the Texans and the Kansas City Chiefs . In his first year with the Texans , Headrick set the standard for playing hurt , after fracturing a vertebra in his neck in a pre - game collision at Houston . Despite feeling pain in his neck , he played the entire game . He learned of the fracture five days later , but went on to play the following week , earning the nickname " Psycho " . In his book " " The American Football League - A Year - by - Year History , 1960 - 1969 " " Ed Gruver quotes Texans / Chiefs coach Hank Stram as saying that Headrick , who refused to wear hip pads , had the highest pain threshold [ he ' d ] ever seen in an athlete . Headrick played with a broken neck , infected gums , and a fractured thumb . When an injury left the bone in his finger protruding from the skin , Headrick popped the bones in place without missing a play . The results of these injuries included debilitating arthritis , and he used a wheelchair for the last ten years of his life . He was a " Sporting News " AFL All - League selection in 1960 , 1961 and 1962 , when the Texans won the longest game ever played and defeated the two - time defending champion Houston Oilers in the double - overtime AFL Championship game . He was an AFL Western Division All - Star in 1965 and in 1966 , when the Chiefs won the franchise ' s second AFL title , and played in the first AFL - NFL World Championship game . He finished his career with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1968 . Headrick was also a nationally renowned tournament bridge player . He earned the rank of Diamond Life Master awarded by the American Contract Bridge League Headrick died on September 10 , 2008 after a long battle with cancer , at the age of 71 .