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Ernie Pitts Ernie Pitts ( March 8 , 1935 - 1970 ) was a Canadian Football League wide receiver and defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the BC Lions in a 14 - year career in the CFL from 1957 to 1970 . He won four Grey Cup s with Winnipeg . College . Ernie Pitts played college football at Denver University . Winnipeg . Ernie Pitts was a standout wide receiver and defensive back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers from 1957 to 1969 . From 1957 to 1967 , Pitts was one of the favorite targets of Ken Ploen , a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame . Together , they were major factors in Winnipeg ' s six Grey Cup appearances ( 1957 , 1958 , 1959 , 1961 , 1962 , 1965 ) , including four victories : 1958 , 1959 , 1961 , 1962 and two losses : 1957 , 1965 . After the 1962 Grey Cup win , he was already acknowledged as an elite receiver in the league , a Western all - star 3 times . Before the 1963 season , Pitts ' individual accomplishments in a season include catching 68 passes , with 1126 yards received and 16 touchdown passes . He once caught 5 touchdown passes in one game and scored on a 107 - yard touchdown pass play . From 1965 to 1969 , Winnipeg also featured Ken Nielsen at wide receiver . BC . Pitts ended his career with the BC Lions in 1970 . Sudden death . Pitts died suddenly in 1970 , shot in a domestic dispute in Denver Colorado .
Jerico Nelson Jerico Nelson ( born September 19 , 1989 ) is an American Football strong safety who is currently playing for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League ( NFL ) . Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent in 2012 . Nelson played College football at Arkansas . Early years . Nelson attended Destrehan High School in Louisiana . Nelson was ranked as 23th athlete in the nation and was ranked as the 9th overall prospect in the state of Louisiana by Rivals . com . He also was ranked as the No . 51 running back in the nation by Scout . com . College career . He played College football at Arkansas . He finished college with 268 tackles , 10 . 5 Sacks , 4 Interceptions , 12 Pass Deflections , 2 Forced fumbles . In his Freshman season , He finished with 37 tackles and 3 . 5 sacks . In his Sophomore season , He finished the season with 74 Tackles , 2 . 5 Sacks , one Interception and a Forced fumble . In his Junior season , He finished the season with 87 tackles , 2 . 5 Sacks , one Interception in which it was returned for a touchdown and a forced fumble . In his Senior season , He finished his Senior season with 70 Tackles , 2 sacks and 4 pass deflections . Professional career . New Orleans Saints . On April 30 , 2012 , Nelson signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent . On August 31 , 2012 , He was released . On September 1 , 2012 , He was signed to the practice squad . On December 15 , 2012 , He was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad after the team placed safety Malcolm Jenkins and Offensive tackle Charles Brown on injured reserve .
Amp Lee Anthonea Wayne " Amp " Lee ( born October 1 , 1971 ) is an American football coach and former professional running back who played nine seasons in the National Football League . He is currently the running backs coach for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League . Playing career . Lee was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft . A 5 ' 11 " , 200 - lb . running back from Florida State University , Lee played in nine NFL seasons from 1992 to 2000 . His best year as a professional came during the 1995 season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings when he caught 71 receptions . In 1997 , Lee was named team MVP for the St . Louis Rams . Lee caught Joe Montana ' s final touchdown pass for the 49ers in 1992 .
1926 Michigan Wolverines football team The 1926 Michigan Wolverines football team represented the University of Michigan in the college football season of 1926 . The team ' s head football coach was Fielding H . Yost in his last season as head coach after 26 years at the institution ( 25 as head coach ) . The 1926 team compiled a record of 7 – 1 and tied for the Big Ten Conference championship . Players . Varsity letter winners . The following players won varsity letters for their work on the 1926 football team : aMa letter winners . The following players won aMa letters for their work on the 1926 football team :
1915 Massillon Tigers season The 1915 Massillon Tigers football season was their sixth season in existence , and their first season since 1907 . The team posted a 5 - 2 record and obtained a share of the 1915 Ohio League Championship , with the Canton Bulldogs and the Youngstown Patricians .
Steve Watson ( American football ) Steve Ross Watson ( born May 28 , 1957 in Baltimore , Maryland ) is a former American football wide receiver and current wide receivers coach . After high school at St . Mark ' s High School in Wilmington , Delaware , Watson attended Temple University and entered the National Football League as an undrafted free agent in 1979 . A wide receiver for the Denver Broncos , Watson played his entire career in Denver . Watson was in the NFL for 9 years and played in 125 games . During his career he caught 353 passes for 6 , 112 yards and 36 touchdowns . Watson was voted in as a player in the 1981 Pro Bowl . He retired after the 1987 season . In 1993 , Watson was inducted into the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall of Fame . In 2000 he rejoined the Broncos as a defensive assistant . Since 2003 he has been a wide receivers coach . In 2010 , he was hired by the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team to be their wide receivers coach .
Rogers Beckett Rogers Beckett ( born January 31 , 1977 ) is a former American football safety . He played for the San Diego Chargers and the Cincinnati Bengals in his professional football career . After retiring from professional football , he completed his Masters Degree in Public Administration . Beckett currently resides in Apopka , Florida . He has one daughter , Astoria , and two sons Bralen and Camren . His cousin is screenwriter / filmmaker Lauren C . King .
Danny Noonan ( American football ) Danny Noonan ( born July 14 , 1965 ) is a former American football defensive lineman in the National Football League . He played professionally for the Dallas Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers and Denver Broncos . High School career . Playing both defensive line and offensive tackle at Lincoln Northeast High School in Lincoln , Nebraska , Danny is considered to this day one of the best in the history of Nebraska high school football players . He was picked to play in the state ’ s 1983 All - Star Shrine Bowl football game played at the University of Nebraska Memorial stadium . College career . Noonan was recruited by the University of Nebraska and played as a defensive end during his freshman year . During his junior season , defensive coordinator coach Charlie McBride moved Danny to defensive nose tackle . His senior year , he won numerous awards and honors , including the Big 8 Athlete - of - the - Year , First - Team All - American ( AP , UPI , FWAA , Kodak , Walter Camp , Football News ) All Star Japan Bowl and Big 8 Player - of - the - Week ( Florida State ) . Danny was also named the game ' s Most Valuable Player in the 1986 Sugar Bowl . He was coached at Nebraska by Tom Osborne the most successful and highly regarded coaches in college football history . He is a member of the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame . In 2005 Danny was selected by the Omaha World - Herald as one of Nebraska ' s Top 100 athletes . Professional career . Noonan was the Dallas Cowboys ' first pick in the 1987 National Football League Draft , and was moved to defensive tackle , where he was a backup to Cowboy legend Randy White . He played for six seasons , playing for the Dallas Cowboys from 1987 to 1992 and for the Green Bay Packers in 1992 and Denver Broncos in 1993 . Noonan ' s best year statistically was in 1988 , as he ran back an interception for a touchdown and recorded 7 . 5 sacks . Noonan was named All - NFL Strength Team in 1990 . He would retire in 1993 with the Denver Broncos . Personal . Noonan married his wife Julie Noonan in 2002 . They have five children , Sydney , Sam , Maverick , Alec and Branson . He graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science Degree and has an MBA from Columbia Southern University with a concentration in E - Business and Technology . Noonan is President of the NFLPA ( National Football League Players Association ) retired player chapter in Nebraska and organizes visits to the children ’ s hospital in Omaha with current and former NFL players .
Julius Wilson Julius Wilson ( born October 17 , 1983 in Bradenton , Florida ) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a member of the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League . He was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2007 . He played college football at UAB . Wilson has also been a member of the St . Louis Rams , Tampa Bay Buccaneers , Florida Tuskers and Omaha Nighthawks . On December 14 , 2010 , Wilson worked out for the Baltimore Ravens , but was not signed .
Grayson Hajash Grayson " Mickey " Hajash was a running back with the Calgary Stampeders in the Canadian Football League . Hajash , perhaps the first CFL player born in Hungary , was a star with the Alberta Golden Bears . He played one season with the Stamps , including the 1949 Grey Cup . He later established the " Grayson ( Mickey ) Hajash Athletic Award " . An engineer , he had a long career in oil exploration .
Marshay Green Marcus " Marshay " Kentrill Green ( born January 14 , 1986 ) is an American football cornerback and return specialist for the Indianapolis Colts . He was signed by the Arizona Cardinals as an undrafted free agent in 2010 . He played college football at Ole Miss . Green was the 2009 Defensive MVP in the nationally - televised Cotton Bowl .
Jim Shuck James L . Shuck ( born August 23 , 1954 ) is a former American football player and coach . He was the 25th head football coach for the Virginia Military Institute Keydets located in Lexington , Virginia and he held that position for five seasons , from 1989 until 1993 . His career coaching record at VMI was 14 wins , 40 losses , and 1 ties . This ranks him eighth at VMI in total wins and 22nd at VMI in winning percentage .
Dek Bake Donald " Dek " Bake ( born February 6 , 1984 in Sacramento , California ) is an American football defensive end who was formerly a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders . He was originally signed by the New York Giants as an undrafted free agent in 2007 but spent the entire campaign on the injured reserve list . He played college football at Texas Tech . Early years . Bake played high school football at Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova , California .
1953 Auburn Tigers football team The 1953 Auburn Tigers football team represented Auburn University in the 1953 college football season . It was the Tigers ' 62nd overall and 21st season as a member of the Southeastern Conference ( SEC ) . The team was led by head coach Ralph " Shug " Jordan , in his third year , and played their home games at Cliff Hare Stadium in Auburn , the Cramton Bowl in Montgomery and Ladd Memorial Stadium in Mobile , Alabama . They finished with a record of seven wins , three losses and one tie ( 7 – 3 – 1 overall , 4 – 2 – 1 in the SEC ) and with a loss to Texas Tech in the Gator Bowl .
Adam DiMichele Adam DiMichele ( ; born July 26 , 1985 ) is a professional quarterback who is currently a free agent . He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009 . He played college football at Temple . DiMichele has also been a member of the Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers . Early years . Born to Dominic and Natalie DiMichele , Adam had one of the best high - school careers in the history of Pennsylvania as the Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League ' s all - time leading passer , breaking records set by Joe Montana , Dan Marino and Joe Namath . His basketball teams at Sto - Rox High School went 105 - 15 . He earned first - team All - State honors in three sports : baseball , basketball and football , while being cited as the State Player of the Year in both football and basketball . After signing with Penn State to play football in February 2004 , he decided he wanted to go elsewhere and play college baseball instead . College career . DiMichele attended to Okaloosa - Walton College in Niceville , Florida for the 2004 - 05 and 2005 - 06 academic years played two seasons of baseball as an outfielder and pitcher . He was transferred to Temple University in 2006 . He was named team captain in 2007 and 2008 . DiMichele threw for 5 , 024 yards , finishing fourth on the Owls ' all - time list , adding 45 touchdowns . He majored in sport and recreation management . Professional career . Philadelphia Eagles . After going undrafted in the 2009 NFL Draft , DiMichele was offered a tryout with the Philadelphia Eagles and was subsequently signed by the team . DiMichele was waived by the Eagles on June 11 , 2009 . He re - joined to the Eagles on August 12 after backup Kevin Kolb suffered a knee sprain during training camp . He was waived again on August 25 . Calgary Stampeders . DiMichele signed with the Calgary Stampeders ' practice roster on September 21 , 2009 only to be released on September 23 . Winnipeg Blue Bombers . DiMichele was signed to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers practice roster on September 25 , 2009 . Erie Explosion . DiMichele was signed by the Erie Explosion of the Southern Indoor Football League on December 17 , 2010 . During the 2011 season , DiMichele commanded an offense that led the league in multiple categories , including average passing yards per game ( 270 . 6 ) , team points per game ( 70 . 2 ) and total team offensive yards per game ( 260 ) . He completed 55 percent of his passes ( 235 - of - 427 ) for 3 , 247 yards and would throw a league - best 91 touchdowns to just 7 interceptions . For his efforts in leading the Explosion to a 9 - 3 record and a division title , he was named to the SIFL ' s First - Team Offense and was named league MVP . Philadelphia Soul . DiMichele has signed with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League , for the 2012 season . Personal . His younger brother Alex DiMichele played fullback with him at Temple , before transferring to Robert Morris University . His other younger brother , Anthony DiMichele , is currently a defensive back for the College of the Holy Cross .
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Jeff Christy Jeffrey Allen Christy ( born February 3 , 1969 ) was an American football center for the Arizona Cardinals , the Minnesota Vikings , and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers . He now helps coach for the Freeport Senior High School football team . Early life . Christy was a starter during all four of his years at the Freeport Senior High School , playing as a fullback , linebacker , kicker and punter . During this time , he rushed for 2 , 842 total yards , made 340 career tackles , and scored 337 points . He also set nine school records , including the most points in a season ( 208 , which was also a state record ) and career , most touchdowns in a season ( 26 ) and career ( 45 ) , and most field goals in a season ( 6 ) . Christy attended the University of Pittsburgh , where he received all - Big East first - team honors as a senior . On September 21 , 2007 , the Freeport Senior High School retired Jeff Christy ' s number , 40 . It was the first ever number retirement in the school ' s history . Professional Career . In 1992 , Christy was drafted with the 91st overall pick in the 4th round by the Phoenix Cardinals . He was cut by the team and would miss the entire 1992 season . He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 1993 and played there until 1999 . During this span he selected to both the Pro Bowl and All - Pro teams in 1998 and 1999 . Christy signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2000 . That season , he was selected to a third Pro Bowl and started every game , including Super Bowl XXXVII against the Oakland Raiders . Christy played for the Buccaneers until his retirement in 2003 .
Harry Young ( American football ) Harry K . " Cy " Young ( March 8 , 1893 – September 24 , 1977 ) , a native of Charleston , West Virginia , attended three colleges and participated in the athletic programs of all three . In 1910 – 11 , Young matriculated to Marshall College ( now Marshall University ) , where he played varsity football , track & field , and baseball . He attended the University of Michigan where he played for the junior varsity football team for one year , and then transferred to Washington & Lee University , where he was a four - sport player , lettering 16 times . During his football career at Washington & Lee , Young led the team in scoring four straight years and served as captain of the team in 1916 . At that time , W & L played such powerhouses as Army , Navy , Georgia Tech , Indiana , North Carolina and Cornell . Young ’ s basketball career equaled his football , playing four years at Washington & Lee where he led the team in scoring three of the four years , serving as captain in 1915 . The Helms Foundation selected him in 1917 as an All - American basketball player . Young ’ s baseball career also covered a four - year period whereby he led the team in runs scored and in stolen bases each of the four years . He was captain of the 1917 team . Young was also head coach for the William & Mary Tribe men ' s basketball team for the 1917 – 18 season . He produced a 6 - 11 record during that time . Young also coached the football team in 1907 and finished 3 – 5 . Cy Young ’ s track record also covered a span of four years where he ran the 100 and 220 - yard dashes . He only lost one race during his college career and held many of the school ’ s track records some of which still stand . Following his playing days , he served in the Army in World War I , 1917 – 18 . Later in life , he returned to athletics , coaching baseball at William & Mary College ( 1930 – 33 ) and basketball at Washington & Lee ( 1934 – 39 ) . He retired as Washington & Lee Alumni Secretary in 1958 . Young was selected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1958 and to the West Virginia Sportswriters Hall of Fame in 1966 . He is also an inductee of the Marshall University and Washington & Lee University halls of fame .
Len Younce Leonard Alonzo Younce ( January 8 , 1917 – March 26 , 2000 ) was an American football player and coach . Playing career . Born in Dayton , Oregon , Younce attended Roosevelt High School in Portland and then played college football at Oregon State University . He was selected in the eighth round ( 67th overall ) by the New York Giants in the 1941 NFL Draft , and played a variety of positions , including linebacker , offensive lineman , placekicker , and punter . Coaching career . After retiring from playing , Younce was an assistant coach at Oregon State University from 1949 to 1954 , and with the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Eskimos . Later years . Younce was coaxed out of retirement to coach high school football for one year at Joseph High School in Joseph , Wallowa County , Oregon , in 1992 . He intended to continue , but health problems prevented his return . Younce was an inaugural inductee of the Oregon Sports Hall of Fame in 1980 , and was inducted into the OSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 1988 . He died in Portland , Oregon on March 26 , 2000 .
Shalon Baker Shalon Baker ( born August 22 , 1973 in Seattle , Washington ) was an award winning Canadian Football League player and was a player / coach in the Arena Football League . Playing with the University of Montana Grizzlies between 1991 and 1994 , Baker caught passes for 2 , 561 yards ( 3rd best in school history ) and 26 touchdown receptions ( a team record . ) He went to Canada , playing with the Edmonton Eskimos . In his first season , 1995 , he had 79 catches gaining 1 , 156 yards and 5 touchdowns , and won the CFL ' s Most Outstanding Rookie Award . He played in the CFL for 2 more years , but did not enjoy the same success and after one season with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 1997 , he left the CFL . Baker started playing with the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League in 1998 as a wide receiver / linebacker . This was the beginning of a 7 year career , in which Baker would catch 261 passes for 3551 yards and 61 touchdowns . He would also make 128 tackles and 7 interceptions . Baker ended his playing career as the All - Time leader in assisted tackles and ranks in the top 10 in 9 categories for the San Jose Sabercats . In 2006 he began a new career as the Offensive Coordinator of the World Champion San Jose Sabercats . Under Baker ' s direction the 2006 Sabercats became the most prolific offense in the history of the Arena Football league . Baker is now a single father of daughters Kailyn , Quincy and Kendal . He owns an import / export business and was a football conditioning coach as well as an offensive quality control coach at Chandler High School in Chandler , Arizona . He recently was hired by his alma mater , the University of Montana , as the Grizzlies Wide Receivers Coach . Childhood . Baker grew up in Vancouver , Washington , and graduated from Evergreen High School in 1991 .
Ottawa Rough Riders seasons ( 1960 – 1969 ) During the decade , Russ Jackson never missed a game due to injury . Every year in the decade , Jackson led the Rough Riders to the playoffs . From 1963 to 1969 , he was the Eastern Division Passing Leader . 1963 . In 1963 , Russ Jackson was the first double winner of the Schenley Outstanding Canadian and Outstanding Player Awards .
Erie Vets The Erie Vets were an American Association football team that played during the 1950 season , the last of the American Association . That year , they went 5 - 3 in the six - team league , finishing second behind only the Richmond Rebels . They then played in the league championship , losing 35 - 7 to the Rebels . Prior to their tenure in the American Association , the Vets were an independent team .