Born: October 24, 1950, Cohoes, NY
Height: 6-0 Weight: 180
College: Syracuse University
Acquired: Signed as a free agent on April 4, 1984
Pro Bio: (1984
season) Joined the team on April 4, 1984, after the Gambler loss to Oklahoma in overtime... Played in the final 11 games and
started the last five... Was a key force in the maturation of the defense... Had 50 solo tackles, 11 assists, 4 1/2 sacks,
two fumble recoveries and three interceptions... Made six tackles and recorded a sack in his first game versus the Federals
on April 9... His season best was against San Antonio in week 17 when he had 11 tackles.
Enters 12th pro season
in 1985 with the Gamblers... Competed for the New Orleans Saints from 1972-1981... Original third-round draft choice (74th
player selected) of New Orleans in 1972... Played in a total of 136 games, recording a career 36 interceptions for 621 yards
and two TDs... Played in the NFL Pro-Bowl following the 1979 season... Also returned 21 punts for 135 yards (6.4 yard average)...
Recovered two fumbles and one blocked punt for touchdowns... Missed the entire 1982 season with a shoulder injury...
Released by New Orleans and signed with Buffalo in 1983, but waived by the Bills during the 1983 pre-season.
College
Bio: Defensive back for the Syracuse Orangemen.
Personal: Attended New Britain High School in Connecticut... Received
a degree in physical education from Syracuse.
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