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1984 USFL Territorial Draft
The 1984 USFL Territorial Draft was the second Territorial Draft of the United States Football League (USFL). It took place on January 4, 1984, at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York. It included six new expansion teams. Player selections , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Dave Oblak, , DT, , West Virginia , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Kevin Owens, , T, , Kutztown , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Tony Paige, , RB, , Virginia Tech , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , James Patterson, , DE, , Virginia Tech , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , James Robinson, , LB, , Virginia Tech , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Eric Schubert, , K, , Pittsburgh , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Mike Shaw, , TE, , Virginia Tech , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Alonzo Smith, , TE, , Virginia Tech , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Jim Sweeney, , C, , Pittsburgh , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Ray Weatherspoon, , DB, , Pittsburgh , - , Pittsburgh Maulers, , Al Wenglikowski, , LB, , Pittsburgh , - , San Antonio Gunslingers, , Alfred A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Roosevelt Hotel (Manhattan)
The Roosevelt Hotel was a hotel at 45 East 45th Street (between Madison Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue) in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. Named in honor of U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt, the hotel was developed by the New York Central Railroad and the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad and operated from 1924 to 2020. The 19-story structure was designed by George B. Post & Son with an Italian Renaissance Revival-style facade, as well as interiors that resembled historical American buildings. The Roosevelt was one of several large hotels developed around Grand Central Terminal as part of Terminal City. The hotel building contains setbacks to comply with the 1916 Zoning Resolution, as well as light courts above the third story on Madison Avenue. The hotel was mostly constructed above Grand Central Terminal's railroad tracks, so different sets of columns were used for the lower and upper stories. The ground level largely contained stores, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fredd Young
Frederick Kimball Young (born November 14, 1961) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for seven seasons in the National Football League (NFL) for the Seattle Seahawks and the Indianapolis Colts. He was selected to four Pro Bowls - two on the special teams and two as linebacker. He was renowned as a heavy hitter and was featured in the NFL film 'The NFL Crunch Course.' Collegiate career Young is a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas, the first high school to produce two Heisman Trophy winners. Young was a 2-year letterman in basketball and football. He received a full athletic scholarship to New Mexico State University (NMSU), was a part of the first-team all- Missouri Valley Conference from 1981 to 1983, the AP honorable mention all-American team in 1983, and the 1983 Sporting News The ''Sporting News'' is a website and former magazine publication owned by Sporting News Holdings, which is a U.S.-based sports media co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quency Williams
Quency Leon Williams (April 10, 1961 – April 2022) was an American gridiron football defensive end who played six seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played college football at Auburn and also had stints with the Birmingham Stallions, Los Angeles Raiders, Arizona Outlaws and BC Lions. He won the 78th Grey Cup with the Blue Bombers. Early life and education Williams was born on April 10, 1961, in Douglasville, Georgia, and grew up there. He attended Douglas County High School, graduating in 1980. He committed to Auburn University and saw immediate playing time as a freshman on the football team. He played in every year of his at the school, and as a senior helped Auburn to the second-best run defense in the conference. His brother Gregg Williams played college football for rival Georgia. Professional career Williams was selected in the 1984 USFL Territorial Draft by the Birmingham Stallions, but ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ed West (American Football)
Edward Lee West, III (born August 2, 1961), nicknamed "the Toolbox", is a former professional American football player. A 6'1", 243-pound tight end from Auburn University, West was never drafted by a National Football League (NFL) team but played in over 200 NFL games in 14 seasons from 1984 to 1997 for the Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia. The Eagles compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) East division. The team play ..., and Atlanta Falcons. A secretive and selective Ed West admiration group is moderated by APH. References 1961 births Living people American football tight ends Atlanta Falcons players Auburn Tigers football players Green Bay Packers players Philadelphia Eagles players People from Colbert County, Alabama Players of American football from Alabama {{tightend-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andre Townsend
Andre Townsend (born October 8, 1962) is a former defensive end who played 7 seasons for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League. He started in Super Bowl XXI and Super Bowl XXII. Townsend starred at the University of Mississippi The University of Mississippi (byname Ole Miss) is a public research university that is located adjacent to Oxford, Mississippi, and has a medical center in Jackson. It is Mississippi's oldest public university and its largest by enrollment. ... after a standout high school career for the Aberdeen, Mississippi High School Bulldogs. 1962 births Living people American football defensive ends Ole Miss Rebels football players Denver Broncos players African-American players of American football Players of American football from Chicago 21st-century African-American people 20th-century African-American sportspeople {{defensive-lineman-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Doug Smith (defensive Lineman)
Douglas Arthur Smith (born June 13, 1960 in Mesic, North Carolina) is a former National Football League defensive tackle A defensive tackle (DT) is a position in American football that will typically line up on the line of scrimmage, opposite one of the offensive guards, however he may also line up opposite one of the tackles. Defensive tackles are typically the la ... who played eight seasons for the Houston Oilers. He was drafted by the Oilers in the second round of the 1984 NFL Draft. He also played for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League. Durring his time with the Oilers, Doug was famous for having timely injuries to provide much needed rest for the defense then return to action two plays later. Many fans considered him a cagey veteran. References External linksNFL.com player page 1960 births Living people People from Pamlico County, North Carolina American football defensive tackles Auburn Tigers football players Houston Oilers p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Buford McGee
Buford Lamar McGee (born August 16, 1960) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played nine seasons for the San Diego Chargers (1984–1986), the Los Angeles Rams (1987–1991) and the Green Bay Packers (1992). During his rookie season, McGee scored the winning touchdown on a 25-yard-run in overtime on November 18, 1984 as the Chargers defeated the 11–0 Miami Dolphins The Miami Dolphins are a professional American football team based in the Miami metropolitan area. They compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member team of the league's American Football Conference (AFC) East division. The team pl ..., 34–28. References 1960 births Living people American football running backs Green Bay Packers players Los Angeles Rams players Ole Miss Rebels football players San Diego Chargers players People from Durant, Mississippi Players of American football from Mississippi {{runningback-1960s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walter Lewis (gridiron Football)
Walter Lewis (born April 26, 1962) is a former American and Canadian football quarterback. He played for the Memphis Showboats of the United States Football League (USFL) and the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Alabama, Where he was the first African American quarterback to start for the Crimson Tide and legendary Hall of Fame coach Bear Bryant. He was also the last quarterback to start for Bryant. At Alabama, Lewis played in 44 games from 1980-1983, passing for 4,257 yards with 29 touchdowns. He was named first team quarterback on the 1983 All-SEC football team The 1983 All-SEC football team consists of American football players selected to the All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) chosen by various selectors for the 1983 NCAA Division I-A football season. Offensive selections Receivers * Dwayne Dixon, Fl .... He was drafted in the third round of the 1984 Supplemental Draft by the New England Patriots. Playing for the Mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joey Jones (American Football)
Joseph Russell Jones (born October 29, 1962) is an American football coach and former player. He is a former special teams coordinator at Mississippi State. He was not retained on Mike Leach's staff after Joe Moorhead was fired. Jones served as the head football coach the University of South Alabama from 2008 to 2017. Playing career Jones is a graduate of Mobile's Murphy High School Murphy High School may refer to: * Murphy High School (Alabama), United States * Murphy High School (North Carolina) Murphy High School (MHS) is a public high school in Murphy, North Carolina, it serves grades 9–12 and is one of only three .... He played college football for coach Bear Bryant at the University of Alabama. Jones lettered with the Alabama Crimson Tide football, Tide from 1979 to 1983, graduating with a degree in business administration. As a wide receiver, he tallied 71 Reception (American football), receptions, 1,386 yards and 15 touchdowns. He ranked third among Alabama' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lionel James
Lionel "Little Train" James (May 25, 1962 – February 25, 2022) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the San Diego Chargers in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Auburn Tigers. Undersized at and , he spent his entire five-year NFL career with the Chargers from 1984 to 1988. His best year as a pro came during the 1985 season, when he set then-NFL season records for receiving yards by a running back and all-purpose yardage. He also led the American Football Conference (AFC) in receptions that year. High school and college career James was born in Albany, Georgia, where he attended Dougherty High School, playing football, basketball, and running track. Because of his small stature of and , Auburn University was the only major college to recruit him. He played college football for the Tigers, sharing the backfield with Bo Jackson. James was Auburn's leading rusher with 561 yards in 1981, head coach P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Donnie Humphrey
Donnie Ray Humphrey (April 20, 1961 – September 1, 2014) was a former nose tackle and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Biography Humphrey was born Donnie Ray Humphrey on April 20, 1961, in Huntsville, Alabama. He played high school football at J.O. Johnson High School in Huntsville, Alabama. He is the father of WNBA player Tasha Humphrey. He died on September 1, 2014, at his Yucca Valley, California, home after an unspecified brief illness. Career Humphrey was drafted in the third round of the 1984 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers and played with the team for three seasons. In college, he was an All-American defensive lineman at Auburn University, playing there from 1979 to 1983. See also *List of Green Bay Packers players The following is a list of notable past or present players of the Green Bay Packers professional American football team. All-time roster * Green Bay Packers players: A-D * Green Bay Packers players: E-K * Green Bay Packers players: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randy Edwards
Randy Edwards is a former professional American football player who played defensive lineman for four seasons for the Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle. The Seahawks compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West, which they rejoined in 2002 as .... References 1961 births Living people American football defensive ends Seattle Seahawks players Alabama Crimson Tide football players {{defensive-lineman-1960s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
