Tracy Randolph Porter (born June 1, 1959) is an American social activist, entrepreneur and former professional

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player. He played as a

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for the

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and Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts in the

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(NFL). Porter studied Business Administration at

Louisiana State University Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as Louisiana State University (LSU), is an American Public university, public Land-grant university, land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louis ...

in 1983. He played

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for the

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. He now serves as the CEO of Premiere Solutions, a fleet-management company based in California. Porter is on the executive committee of the

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fraternity where he heads the national initiative to increase African-American diversity on company boards and serves as the chairman of the board at the

National Football League Alumni The NFL Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization composed of former National Football League (NFL) players, coaches, team staff members, and associate members who work voluntarily to raise funds for youth-oriented causes and engage ...

Association. He is not related to former New Orleans Saints cornerback Tracy Porter, although the younger Porter is a native of

Port Allen, Louisiana Port Allen is a city in, and the parish seat of, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. Located on the west bank of the Mississippi River, it is bordered by Interstate 10 and US Highway 190. The population was 4,939 in 2020. It is ...

, which sits on the opposite bank of the

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from Baton Rouge,, the elder Porter's hometown and home to LSU.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Tracy 1959 births Living people Players of American football from Baton Rouge, Louisiana American football wide receivers Detroit Lions players Baltimore Colts players Indianapolis Colts players LSU Tigers football players