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Andre Francis Andre Francis ( born 5 October 1961 in Kingston , Jamaica ) was a cornerback in the Canadian Football League for eleven years . He played college football at New Mexico State University . Francis was selected to the British Columbia Lions ' 2004 50th Anniversary Dream Team .
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Bobby Dillon Bobby Dan Dillon ( born February 23 , 1930 ) was an American football defensive back for the Green Bay Packers . Despite only having one working eye , Bobby Dillon is the all - time Green Bay Packer ' s career interceptions leader with 52 . He had 9 interceptions in one season three times . He was the second player in NFL history to record 50 interceptions . Bobby played for Temple High School and then for The University of Texas , where he was an All - American .
1969 Philadelphia Eagles season The 1969 Philadelphia Eagles season was their 37th in the league . They improved on their previous output of 2 – 12 , winning four games . Despite the improvement , the team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season . Offseason . 1969 NFL Draft . The 1969 National Football League Draft was part of the Common Draft , the third and final year in which the NFL and American Football League ( AFL ) held a joint draft of college players . The draft took place on January 28 – 29 , 1969 . The Philadelphia Eagles would alternate with the Atlanta Falcons in picking 2nd and 3rd in the 17 rounds . The draft began with first overall pick of O . J . Simpson , the Heisman - Trophy winning running back from USC , by the American Football League ' s Buffalo Bills . In a 14 game season the Eagles would have no wins until Nov 28th in week 12 when they defeated the Detroit Lions ( 4 – 8 – 2 ) in Detroit 12 – 0 , and on Dec 8th in week 13 the New Orleans Saints ( 4 – 9 – 1 ) in Philadelphia 29 – 17 . This gave the Eagles a better record than the Buffalo Bills ( 1 – 12 – 1 ) by half a game , and equaled the record of the Atlanta Falcons ( 2 – 12 ) who would win the coin flip for the rights to the second pick in the draft , George Kunz OT from Notre Dame . Future Hall of Famer " Mean " Joe Greene DT from North Texas would go as a 4th pick , by the Pittsburgh Steelers ( 2 – 11 – 1 ) .
Emile Fritz Emile Fritz , Jr . was an American football player . Fritz was selected in the thirteenth round of the 1947 NFL Draft . In the late 1930s , Fritz attended Vanderbilt University , where he played on the football team as a guard . He then served overseas in the United States military for 25 months , before enrolling again in college , this time at the University of Maryland . At Maryland in 1945 , Fritz played under the legendary head coach , Paul " Bear " Bryant , who had been an assistant coach for Fritz at Vanderbilt before the war . In 1946 , the Associated Press named Fritz an honorable mention All - American . Fritz was selected in the thirteenth round of the 1947 NFL Draft ( 115 overall ) by the Chicago Bears . At Maryland , Fritz was a member of the Delta Phi chapter of the Sigma Nu fraternity .
Fred Lane Fred Brown Lane , Jr . ( September 6 , 1975 – July 6 , 2000 ) was an American football running back in the NFL for the Carolina Panthers . Early life . Lane was born and raised in Franklin , Tennessee . His father , Fred Lane , Sr . , was a star at the old Natchez High School ( which later desegregated with Franklin High ) . Attending Franklin Junior High School , it was noticed that Lane possessed uncommon speed and agility for such a young player . Lane attended Franklin High School , amassing over 1 , 000 yards his senior year , while averaging 7 . 5 yards per carry . His number , 28 , is retired by the school . College career . Lane attended Lane College in Jackson , Tennessee . He finished his career with 3 , 612 rushing yards , just ten yards behind Tre Rowland . Pro career . Lane was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Panthers before the 1997 NFL season . He set a then - team record that year with a 147 rushing yard performance . During his three years with the Panthers , he accumulated 2 , 001 rushing yards ( the most in franchise history at the time ) and 13 touchdowns . In 1998 , Lane was late for the team ' s charter plane to Dallas , and was benched as punishment . Later that season , he celebrated a touchdown by grabbing his crotch . The gesture was not seen on national television , but was captured by WBTV in Charlotte . When the Panthers saw it , they benched Lane for the next week ' s game . Lane also embarrassed himself and the Panthers by putting on another elaborate celebration of a touchdown — in a game where the New York Jets defeated Carolina 52 - 24 . In April 2000 , his wife Deidra Lane filed a complaint against him for domestic violence . Shortly thereafter , he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts , where he was set to back up Edgerrin James . Death . On July 5 , 2000 , Lane made a phone call to his father telling him that he wanted to sell his motorcycle because he needed the cash . On July 6 , 2000 , he was shot and killed by his wife Deidra during an alleged domestic dispute . Law enforcement investigators believe Deidra Lane shot her husband moments after he arrived at their Mecklenburg home for the $ 5 million in life insurance he carried . Deidra pled guilty to voluntary manslaughter . She claimed that Fred emotionally and physically abused her ; however , the judge ruled that the shooting was premeditated and that she deliberately shot Fred twice , even though the first shot rendered him helpless . The judge determined that those factors outweighed the alleged abuse and gave her eight years in prison , the maximum sentence allowed . She served her sentence at Raleigh Correctional Center for Women . She was released on March 3 , 2009 .
Stump Mitchell Lyvonia Albert " Stump " Mitchell ( born March 15 , 1959 ) is an American football coach and former running back . He is currently the head coach of the Jaguars of Southern University . Early years . Mitchell ' s football career began at Camden County High School , Camden County , Georgia . Professional playing career . Mitchell was selected by the St . Louis Cardinals in the 9th round of the 1981 NFL Draft . A 5 ' 9 " , 188 lbs . running back from The Citadel , Mitchell played his entire NFL career with the Cardinals from 1981 – 1989 . His best year as a pro was during the 1985 season when he rushed for 1 , 006 yards and 7 touchdowns . As a kick returner and running back , Mitchell accumulated over 10 , 000 career all - purpose yards , and holds the Cardinals franchise record for all - purpose yards . Coaching career . Mitchell served as head coach at Casa Grande Union High School in Casa Grande , Arizona from 1994 to 1995 . He was the head coach at Morgan State University from 1996 to 1998 , compiling a record of 8 – 24 . He then served as the Running Backs Coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 – 2007 . He took the running backs coaching position on the Redskins staff in 2008 . Mitchell accepted the head coaching position at Southern University on January 11 , 2010 . In 2010 , Mitchell led Southern to a 2 - 9 record . Personal . Mitchell is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity , Inc . His nickname came from the fact that he played football with guys two to four years older than he was when he was a kid . Being from a small country town they said he was tougher than a stump . He does not have part of his ring finger missing as was previously stated .
2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic The 2001 Silicon Valley Football Classic was a post - season college football bowl game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Fresno State Bulldogs on December 31 , 2001 , at Spartan Stadium in San Jose , California . It was the second time the Silicon Valley Football Classic was played and the final game of the 2001 NCAA Division I - A football season for both teams . Michigan State defeated Fresno State 44 - 35 .
1910 Kansas State Aggies football team The 1910 Kansas State Aggies football team represented Kansas State Agricultural College ( now Kansas State University ) in the 1909 college football season . In their sixth and final year under head coach Mike Ahearn , the Aggies compiled a 10 – 1 record , and outscored their opponents by a combined total of 336 to 28 .
1980 St . Louis Cardinals ( NFL ) season The 1980 St . Louis Cardinals season was the 61st season the team was in the league . The team matched their previous output of 5 - 11 . The team failed to reach the playoffs for the fifth consecutive season .
2002 Edmonton Eskimos season The Edmonton Eskimos finished 1st in the West division with a 13 – 5 – 0 record , but lost the Grey Cup at Commonwealth Stadium to the Montreal Alouettes . Regular season . Season schedule . Total attendance : 343 , 447 Average attendance : 38 , 161 ( 63 . 5 % )
Al Graham Alfred Graham ( September 27 , 1905 – October 1969 ) was a guard who played nine seasons in the National Football League , mainly for the Dayton Triangles . He was born in Miamisburg , Ohio and died in Dayton , Ohio . Despite being a lineman , he twice scored touchdowns via fumble recoveries , once in 1927 and again in 1929 ( this one capping the only scoring drive for the 0 - 6 Triangles ) .
Jeff Stover Jeff Stover was a defensive lineman for the San Francisco 49ers American football team during the 1980s . History . Stover finished in 3rd place in the NCAA shotput competition in 1979 . In 1980 , while attending the University of Oregon , he was named Pac - 10 champion shot - putter . With record - breaking statistics , Stover made it to the 1980 Olympic trials . However , as a result of the 1980 Summer Olympics boycott by the United States ( held that year in Moscow ) , he never had the opportunity to compete . Stover had an extreme desire to play professional football , and earned a tryout with the San Francisco 49ers shortly after they won Super Bowl XVI . He was signed by the 49ers , but played sparingly during his first few seasons . In 1984 , he was named the team ' s starting left end , but a knee injury during the first regular season match against the Detroit Lions caused him to miss several games . In 1985 , he finally played a full , healthy season in a starting role , and registered 10 sack s . In 1986 , in 15 games , he registered 11 sacks . He is one of only seven 49ers defensive linemen ( along with Dwaine Board , Charles Haley , Dana Stubblefield , Chris Doleman , Roy Barker , and Bryant Young ) to register ten or more sacks more than once during their tenure with the team since the statistic started being recorded in 1982 . . . Stover remained a free agent through all of training camp and preseason in 1987 ( in the midst of talk of a possible strike by the players ) , but signed before the season began . However , this proved to be a turning point in his career , as he was out of shape and posted only 3 . 5 sacks . In 1988 , he failed to register even half a sack for the first time in his career , but still was able to play in the Super Bowl against the Cincinnati Bengals . He retired following the season and now owns the Chico Sports Club in Chico , California . He became interested in medicine and rehabilitation largely because he was plagued by injuries in his own career . Playing style . Stover had rare size and power for a defensive end during his time period . Listed at 275 pounds but probably closer to 290 , he was capable of simply overpowering opposing linemen . He could play defensive end in the 3 - 4 and defensive tackle in the 4 - 3 , and regardless of where he played , he would simply try to run over his opponents rather than beat them with speed . In 1984 , Bill Walsh called him his " most consistent defensive player . "
Robert Tate Robert Tate ( born October 19 , 1973 ) was a star wide receiver and kick returner in college for the University of Cincinnati . Tate played nine seasons of professional football in the NFL . Originally a wide receiver , he was converted to defensive back upon entering the NFL . Tate played at Cincinnati with notable NFL players Artrell Hawkins , Sam Garnes and Jason Fabini . Tate played with professional NFL teams : Minnesota Vikings , Baltimore Ravens and the Arizona Cardinals .
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Tyron Brackenridge Tyron Lyle Brackenridge ( born June 30 , 1984 in Pasadena , California ) is a Canadian Football League cornerback who is currently a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders . He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2007 . He played college football at Washington State . Brackenridge has also been a member of the New York Jets and Jacksonville Jaguars . Professional career . Kansas City Chiefs . Brackenridge signed a free agent contract with the National Football League ' s Kansas City Chiefs on May 7 , 2006 . In week 4 of the 2007 season , Brackenridge scored the first touchdown of his career as he returned a fumble . Brackenridge was released by the Chiefs during final cuts on August 31 , 2008 . He was re - signed on October 30 after cornerback Dmitri Patterson was released . The Chiefs released Brackenridge again November 5 . New York Jets . Brackenridge was signed to a contract by the New York Jets on February 19 , 2009 . He was waived on May 19 , 2009 . Jacksonville Jaguars . Brackenridge was claimed off waivers by the Jacksonville Jaguars on May 20 , 2009 . Due to injuries to fellow Jaguars cornerback Rashean Mathis , Brackenridge started 5 games in 2009 . He made 33 tackles with 5 passes defended in his run as the starting corner opposite Derek Cox . After two seasons in Jacksonville , he was released on July 29 , 2011 . Saskatchewan Roughriders . Tyron Brackenridge signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League . He saw limited playing time in his first season in the CFL . However , in his second season with the Roughriders , Brackenridge accumulated 77 tackles and 2 interceptions . Following his breakout 2012 CFL season the Roughriders resigned Brackenridge on February 15 2013 .
Herb Stein Herbert A . Stein ( March 27 , 1898 – October 25 , 1980 ) was an American football player . He later made his professional debut in the National Football League in 1922 with the Buffalo All - Americans . He played for Buffalo , Toledo Maroons , Frankford Yellow Jackets , and the Pottsville Maroons over the course of his six - year career . Herb later joined his brother , Russ as a member of the 1925 Pottsville Maroons team that won the 1925 NFL Championship , before it was stripped from the team due to a disputed rules violation . He grew up in Warren , Ohio and attended high school at Niles McKinley High School and later Kiski Prep , located in Saltsburg , Pennsylvania . After high school , Stein attended the University of Pittsburgh and served as the team ' s center from 1918 until 1921 . He was a consensus All - American for Pitt in both his junior and senior years and served as the team captain in 1920 . He was often regarded as one of the team ' s greatest offensive and defensive centers . His efforts at Pitt earned him induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1967 .
Fred Barnett Fred Lee Barnett ( born June 17 , 1966 in Gunnison , Mississippi ) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles and Miami Dolphins . He played college football at Arkansas State University and was drafted by the Eagles in the third round of the 1990 NFL Draft . Barnett played in eight NFL seasons from 1990 to 1997 for the Eagles and the Dolphins . He made the Pro Bowl following the 1992 season and was known for his ability to make acrobatic catches . He was the receiver on one of the Eagles ' longest plays of all time , a 95 - yard touchdown pass from Randall Cunningham in a 1990 game against the Buffalo Bills . Barnett ' s cousin Tim Barnett played the same position , WR , with the Kansas City Chiefs .
Thurman " Fum " McGraw Thurman " Fum " McGraw is a former collegiate football defensive tackle and 1981 inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame . Biography . He was born in Garden City , Kansas . Standing 6 ' 5 " and weighing 235 lbs . , McGraw was fresh from action with the U . S . Marine Corps in World War II when he enrolled at Colorado State University in 1946 , when it was known as Colorado A & M . It did not take long before he began making his mark as an exceptional football talent . Working diligently at his game , McGraw called upon lessons learned as a boxer and wrestler to fashion himself into a special breed of football player . His arm strength was crushing to opposing players and his agile style developed through wrestling served him well when fending off enemy linemen . Colorado A & M finished a dismal 2 - 7 - 0 in McGraw ' s freshman season , but things would change quickly . As a sophomore , McGraw helped his Rams post a 5 - 4 - 1 mark - the team ' s best record in 11 years . Then , in 1948 , everything came together for the Aggies , who posted surprising upsets over rivals Utah State , Wyoming , Brigham Young and arch rival Colorado . The 1949 campaign , McGraw ' s last as a four - year letterman , was even better for the Aggies as they logged an impressive 9 - 1 - 0 record marred only by a loss to Wyoming . After graduation , McGraw joined the Detroit Lions and captured Rookie of the Year and All - Pro honors . In 1981 he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame . While at Colorado State University , McGraw was the school ' s first consensus football All - American in 1948 and 1949 . When he returned to CSU in later years as a staff member , he also served as the athletic director from 1976 - 86 .
Steve Ramsey ( American football ) Stephen Wayne Ramsey ( April 22 , 1948 – October 15 , 1999 ) was a professional American football quarterback who played in seven National Football League seasons from 1970 - 1976 for two different teams , the New Orleans Saints and the Denver Broncos . Ramsey attended W . W . Samuell High School in Dallas , Texas and The University of North Texas in Denton , Texas .
1962 Buffalo Bills season The 1962 Buffalo Bills season was the team ’ s third season . During the offseason , the Bills hired Lou Saban as their new head coach . The Bills finished the season with a 7 – 6 – 1 record , good for third place in the AFL East .
Charlie Stukes Charlie Stukes ( born September 13 , 1943 in Chesapeake , Virginia ) , is a former professional American Football defensive back . He started in Super Bowl V for the Baltimore Colts . He previously worked as an Assistant Principal at Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake , Virginia . He currently works at the same school as an Administrative Assistant .
Dwight Garner ( American football ) Dwight Eugene Garner ( born October 25 , 1964 in San Francisco , California ) is a former American football running back . He played college football at California and had a brief stint as a kick returner for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League during the 1986 season . Garner is best known for his participation in The Play during the Big Game on November 20 , 1982 , while he was at Cal , in which he made the third of five Cal lateral pass es on a kickoff return to score a game - winning touchdown over Stanford . Garner ' s pass , as well as the final lateral pass of The Play , have been heavily scrutinized over whether they were legal ; Garner made his pass while being tackled by several Stanford players , who maintain that Garner ' s knee touched the ground before he passed the ball , thereby ending the play at that point .
1990 Minnesota Golden Gophers football team The 1990 season was the Golden Gophers ' fifth season under head coach John Gutekunst . The Golden Gophers won six games and lost five . Total attendance for the season was 243 , 511 , which averaged out to 40 , 585 per game . The season high for attendance was against the Iowa . Center Chris Thome was named All - Big Ten first team . Offensive tackle Mike Sunvold and defensive back Sean Lumpkin were named All - Big Ten second team . Quarterback Scott Schaffner and linebacker Joel Staats were named Academic All - Big Ten . Mike Sunvold was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Award and Carl Eller Award . Quarterback Marquel Fleetwood was awarded the Bruce Smith Award . Cornerback Kenneth Sebree was awarded the Bobby Bell Award . Cornerback Frank Jackson was awarded the Butch Nash Award . Running back Jim King was awarded the Paul Giel Award .
Josh Robinson Josh Robinson ( born January 8 , 1991 ) is an American football cornerback for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League . He played college football for the University of Central Florida . Robinson earned numerous Freshman All - American honors in 2009 , and was regarded as one of the best cornerbacks in his class . He was selected by the Vikings in the 3rd round of the 2012 NFL Draft , with the 66th overall selection . Professional career . Minnesota Vikings . Robinson signed with the Minnesota Vikings on July 25 , 2012 . He recorded his first career interception on September 23 , 2012 against QB Alex Smith of the San Francisco 49ers .
Hal Norris Harold Norris ( born November 4 , 1931 in Baton Rouge , Louisiana ) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins . He played college football at the University of California and was drafted in the sixteenth round of the 1955 NFL Draft .
Ernest Dixon ( American football ) Ernest James Dixon ( born October 17 , 1971 in York , South Carolina ) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League . He played six seasons for the New Orleans Saints , the Oakland Raiders , and the Kansas City Chiefs .
Steve Apke Steven James Apke ( born August 3 , 1965 in Cincinnati , Ohio ) is a former professional American football linebacker in the National Football League ( NFL ) . He was a " replacement " player whose career spanned three games during the NFL ' s 1987 player ' s strike .
Steve Towle Stephen Richards " Steve " Towle ( born October 23 , 1953 in Kansas City , Kansas ) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League . He was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the 1975 NFL Draft . He played college football at Kansas . Professional career . Towle was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 6th round of the 1975 NFL Draft . He holds the Dolphins record for a tackles in a season with 217 in 1976 and was the teams MVP during that season .