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Last Updated 01-22-2019
Karim Abdul-Jabbar -- b.6/28/1974
NFL Wide ReceiverNames/Places: RN: Sharmon Shah; now known as Abdul Karim al-JabbarMisc: NOT to be confused with Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the L.A. Lakers fame
Ameer Abdullah -- b.6/13/1993 N.S.
NFL Runningback, College Football Player
Gary Ablett Jr. -- b.5/14/1984 N.S.
Australian Rules Football Player, AustralianMisc: regarded as one of the best ARF players of his generation
Clifton Abraham -- b.12/9/1971
NFL Defensive, CFL Figure, XFL Figure, American
Anthony Abrams -- b.2/16/1971
NFL Player
Bobby Abrams -- b.4/12/1967
NFL Player
Mike Adamle -- b.10/4/1949
Journalist, Football Announcer, NFL PlayerTV Shows: NBC Sports
Davante Adams -- b.12/24/1992 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Flozell Adams -- b.5/18/1975
NFL Player
Kenneth Stanley "Bud" Adams -- b.1/3/1923 d.10/21/2013 (90)
NFL OwnerSports Teams: Tennessee Titans (owner, the team was originally known as the Houston Oilers)
Mike Adams -- b.3/25/1974
NFL Wide Receiver
Sam Adams -- b.6/13/1973
NFL Player
Scott Adams -- b.9/28/1966
NFL Player
Vashone Adams -- b.9/12/1973
NFL Defensive
Joseph Addai -- b.5/3/1983
NFL Runningback
Herbert Allen "Herb" Adderley -- b.6/8/1939 N.S.
NFL CornerbackMisc: 5x Pro Bowl, 4x First-Team All-Pro, 5x NFL champ, 3x Super Bowl champ; defensive cornerback and kickoff-return specialist; in the Packers Hall of FameSports Teams: Green Bay Packers (1961-1969), Dallas Cowboys (1970-1972)
William Fritz Afflis -- b.6/27/1929 d.11/10/1991 N.S. (62)
Football Player, WrestlerNames/Places: aka Richard Afflis; ring name:Dick The Bruiser
Ben Agajanian -- b.8/28/1919 N.S. d.2/8/2017 N.S. (97)
NFL Placekicker, College Football PlayerNames/Places: NN:The Toeless Wonder
Ray Agnew -- b.12/9/1967
NFL Defensive End
Louie Aguiar -- b.6/30/1966
NFL Coach, NFL Punter
Chidi Ahanotu -- b.10/11/1970
NFL Defensive End
Troy Aikman -- b.11/21/1966
Sports Commentator, NFL Quarterback, College Football PlayerMisc: 6x Pro Bowl; was the number one overall draft pick in 1989, Aikman played twelve consecutive seasons as quarterback with the Cowboys. During his career he was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, led the team to three Super Bowl victories, and was the Super Bowl XXVII MVP; Cowboys #8 no longer issued (retired?); in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Oklahoma (1984-1985), UCLA (1986-1988), Dallas Cowboys (1989-2000)
Daniel Ray "Danny" Ainge -- b.3/17/1959
MLB Player, NFL Player, NBA Executive, NBA Coach, NBA GuardMisc: made 148 three-point field goals in 1988 (a record)Sports Teams: Phoenix Suns
Jay Ajayi -- b.6/15/1993 N.S.
NFL Runningback, English
Trev Alberts -- b.8/8/1970
NFL Player
Allen Aldridge -- b.5/30/1972
NFL Linebacker
Brent Alexander -- b.7/10/1971
NFL Safety
David Alexander -- b.7/28/1964
NFL Player
Derrick Alexander -- b.11/6/1971
NFL Wide Receiver
Elijah Alexander -- b.8/2/1970 d.3/24/2010 (39)
NFL Linebacker
Kermit Alexander -- b.1/4/1941
NFL Defensive
Kevin Alexander -- b.1/23/1975
NFL Wide Receiver
Patrise Alexander -- b.10/23/1972
NFL Linebacker
Ray Alexander -- b.1/8/1962
NFL Wide Receiver
Shaun Alexander -- b.8/30/1977
NFL Runningback
Tuineau Alipate -- b.8/21/1967
NFL Linebacker, CFL FigureNames/Places: b. in the Kingdom of Tonga, a Polunesian soverign state
Charles Richard "Chuck" Allen -- b.9/7/1939 N.S. d.12/15/2016 N.S. (77)
NFL Linebacker, AFL Figure
Derek Allen -- b.1/30/1971
NFL Player
Eric Allen -- b.11/22/1965
NFL Cornerback
George Allen -- b.4/29/1922 d.12/31/1990 (72)
Football Announcer, NFL Coach, USFL FigureNames/Places: b. in Detroit, MIMisc: coached the L.A. Rams and Washington Redskins and the winningest for those two teams; 3rd best winning % (71.2) in the NFL; 1972 NFC Champ, 1984 USFL Western Conference Champ, 2x AP NFL Coach of the Year, 2x UPI NFL Coach of the YearSports Teams: Morningside College (NCAA), (1948-1950), Whittier College (NCAA), (1951-1956), Los Angeles Rams (1957), Chicago Bears (1958-1965), Los Angeles Rams (1966-1970), Washington Redskins (1971-1977), Chicago Blitz (USFL 1983), Arizona Wranglers (USFL 1984), Long Beach State (NCAA 1990)
Jared Allen -- b.4/3/1982
NFL Player
Keenan Allen -- b.4/27/1992 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver, College Football Player
Larry Allen -- b.11/27/1971
NFL PlayerMisc: 11x Pro Bowl, 7x All-ProSports Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1994-2005), San Francisco 49ers (2006-2007)
Marcus Allen -- b.3/26/1960 N.S.
NFL Runningback, NFL Halfback, College Football PlayerNames/Places: b. in San Diego, CAMisc: Super Bowl XVIII MVP; 6x Pro Bowl, Heisman Trophy (1981); in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Southern California, Los Angeles Raiders (1982-1992), Kansas City Chiefs (1993-1997)
Patrick Allen -- b.8/26/1961
NFL Defensive
Paul Allen -- b.1/21/1953 N.S. d.10/15/2018 N.S. (65)
Philanthropist, Investor, Computer Company Owner, NFL Owner, NBA Owner, Soccer OwnerMisc: Microsoft co-founderSports Teams: Portland Trail Blazers (owner), Seattle Seahawks (owner), Seattle Sounders FC (owner)
Phog Allen -- b.11/18/1885 d.9/16/1974 (88)
College Baseball Player, College Football Coach, College Basketball Player, College Basketball CoachNames/Places: RN: Forrest ClareMisc: was instrumental in making basketball an Olympic sport; in the Basketball and College Basketball Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Kansas (basketball player 1905-1907, baseball player 1906-1907, football coach 1920, basketball coach 1907-1909, 1919-1956, baseball coach 1941-1942, administrative 1919-1937), Warrensburg Teachers (football coach 1912-1917, basketball coach 1912-1919), Baker (KS, basketball coach 1905-1908), Haskell Institute (basketball coach 1908-1909)
Taje Allen -- b.11/6/1973
NFL Cornerback
Terry Allen -- b.2/21/1968
NFL Player
Jeff Alm -- b.3/31/1968 d.12/14/1993 (25)
NFL Defensive
Mack Alston -- b.4/27/1947 d.12/24/2014 (67)
NFL Tight EndMisc: Super Bowl VIISports Teams: Washington Redskins
O'Brien Alston -- b.12/21/1965
NFL Linebacker
Mike Alstott -- b.12/21/1973
NFL FullbackNames/Places: NN: A-Train
John Alt -- b.5/30/1962
NFL Tackle, GermanMisc: 2x Pro Bowl; in the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of FameSports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs (1984-1996)
Barry Alvarez -- b.12/30/1946
College Football Coach, High School Football CoachMisc: won the Rose Bowl in 1994; in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: University of Iowa, University of Notre Dame, University of Wisconsin
Lance Alworth -- b.8/3/1940
NFL Wide ReceiverMisc: career 85 TD passesSports Teams: San Diego Chargers (1962-1970), Dallas Cowboys (1971-1972)
Lyle Martin Alzado -- b.4/3/1949 d.5/14/1992 (43)
TV/Movie Actor, NFL Defensive, NFL TackleSports Teams: Los Angeles Raiders
Ashley Ambrose -- b.9/17/1970
NFL Cornerback
Alan "The Horse" Ameche -- b.6/1/1933 N.S. d.8/9/1988 N.S. (55)
NFL Player, College Football PlayerMisc: Heisman Trophy (1954), 2x NFL champ, 4x Pro BowlSports Teams: University of Wisconsin, Baltimore Colts (1955-1960)
Danny Amendola -- b.11/2/1985 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Chris Anders -- b.9/10/1969
NFL Player
Kimble Anders -- b.9/10/1966
NFL FullbackSports Teams: Kansas City Chiefs
CJ Anderson -- b.2/10/1991 N.S.
NFL Runningback
Darren Anderson -- b.1/11/1969
NFL Defensive
Derek Anderson -- b.6/15/1983
NFL Quarterback
Donny Anderson -- b.5/16/1943
NFL Punter, NFL RunningbackNames/Places: RN:Gary DonnyMisc: Super Bowls I and II; in the Green Bay Packers and College Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Texas Tech, Green Bay Packers (1966-1971), St. Louis Cardinals (1972-1974)
Dunstan Anderson -- b.12/31/1970 d.5/31/2004 N.S. (33)
NFL Defensive End
Eddie Anderson -- b.7/22/1963
NFL Safety
Erick Anderson -- b.10/7/1968
NFL Player
Gary Anderson -- b.7/16/1959
NFL PlayerMisc: Placekicker
Gary Anderson -- b.4/18/1961
NFL Runningback
Jamal Anderson -- b.9/30/1972
NFL Runningback
Ken Anderson -- b.2/15/1949
NFL QuarterbackMisc: led AFC in passing 4 times, 32,838 ydsSports Teams: Cincinnatti Bengals
Morten Anderson -- b.8/19/1960
NFL Placekicker, College Football PlayerNames/Places: aka spelled Morten Andersen; NN: The Great DaneMisc: 7x Pro Bowl, 6x All-Pro; in the Saints and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: Michigan State University, New Orleans Saints (1982-1994), Atlanta Falcons (1995-2000, 2006-2007), New York Giants (2001), Kansas City Chiefs (2002-2003), Minnesota Vikings (2004)
Neal Anderson -- b.8/14/1964
NFL Runningback, College Football PlayerSports Teams: Chicago BearsTV Shows: in the University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame
Ottis "O. J." Anderson -- b.1/19/1957
NFL RunningbackMisc: Super Bowl XXV MVPSports Teams: New York Giants
Richie Anderson -- b.9/13/1971
NFL Coach, NFL Runningback
Stevie Anderson -- b.5/12/1970
NFL Player
Willie "Flipper" Anderson -- b.3/7/1965
NFL Wide Receiver
William Andrews -- b.12/25/1955
NFL RunningbackMisc: 4x Pro Bowl; Falcons #31 retiredSports Teams: Atlanta Falcons
Joe Andruzzi -- b.8/23/1975
NFL GuardMisc: Superbowl XXXISports Teams: Green Bay Packers
Reidel Anthony -- b.10/20/1976
NFL Wide Receiver
Leo Araguz -- b.1/18/1970
NFL Kicker, XFL Figure
Pete Arbogast -- b.12/5/1954
Football AnnouncerSports Teams: USC Trojans (broadcaster)
Lester Archambeau -- b.6/27/1967
NFL Defensive
Mike Archie -- b.10/14/1972
NFL Runningback
Adam Archuleta -- b.11/27/1977
NFL Safety
Billy Ard -- b.3/12/1959
NFL Guard
Bruce Arians -- b.10/3/1952 N.S.
NFL CoachSports Teams: Indianapolis Colts, Arizona Cardinals
Justin Armour -- b.1/1/1973
NFL Wide Receiver
Jessie Armstead -- b.10/26/1970
NFL Linebacker
Antonio Armstrong -- b.10/15/1973 d.7/29/2016 N.S. (42)
NFL Linebacker
Bruce Armstrong -- b.9/7/1965
NFL TackleMisc: 6x Pro Bowl; Patriots #78 retiredSports Teams: New England Patriots (1987-2000)
Neil Armstrong -- b.3/9/1926 d.8/10/2016 N.S. (90)
NFL Coach, NFL Player, CFL FigureNames/Places: NN: Felix the CatSports Teams: Chicago Bears
Otis Armstrong -- b.11/15/1950
NFL Runningback, College Football PlayerMisc: AFC Leading Rusher: [1974]: Super Bowl XII; in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Purdue University, Denver Broncos (1973-1980)
Trace Armstrong -- b.10/5/1965
NFL Defensive EndNames/Places: RN:Raymond LesterSports Teams: Chicago Bears
Tyji Armstrong -- b.10/3/1970
NFL Tight End
Jim Arnold -- b.1/31/1961
NFL Punter
Bill Arnsparger -- b.12/16/1926 d.7/17/2015 (88)
NFL Coach, College Football Coach
Lavar Arrington -- b.6/20/1978
NFL Player
Ron Artest -- b.11/13/1979
NFL PlayerNames/Places: changed his name to Metta World Peace
Mike Arthur -- b.5/7/1968
NFL Player
Herman Arvie -- b.10/12/1970
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Jamie Asher -- b.10/31/1972
NFL Tight End
Darryl Ashmore -- b.11/1/1969
NFL Player, Football Offensive Lineman
Joe Aska -- b.7/14/1972
NFL Runningback, XFL Figure
Chad Askew -- b.1/27/1972
NFL Wide Receiver
Nnamdi Asomugha -- b.7/6/1981 N.S.
NFL Cornerback
Pete Athas -- b.9/15/1946 N.S. d.6/28/2015 N.S. (68)
NFL Cornerback
Dave Atkins -- b.5/18/1949
NFL Player
Doug Atkins -- b.5/8/1930 d.12/30/2015 N.S. (85)
NFL DefensiveNames/Places: b. r. Humboldt, TNMisc: 8x Pro Bowl,, 4x First Team All-Pro; Saints #81 retired, Tennessee Volunteers #91 retired; in the College Football and Pro Football Halls of FameSports Teams: University of Tennessee, Cleveland Browns (1953-1954), Chicago Bears (1955-1966), New Orleans Saints (1967-1969)
Gene Atkins -- b.11/22/1964
NFL Safety
James Atkins -- b.1/28/1970
NFL Player, Football Offensive Tackle
Pervis Atkins -- b.11/24/1935 N.S. d.12/22/2017 N.S. (82)
NFL Runningback, NFL Tight End, College Football PlayerMisc: in the College Football Hall of FameSports Teams: Santa Ana College, New Mexico State, Los Angeles Rams, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders
Butch Atkinson -- b.1/4/1947
NFL SafetyMisc: Super Bowl XISports Teams: Oakland Raiders
Steve Atwater -- b.10/28/1966
NFL Safety
Sherman Augustus -- b.1/10/1959
Actor, NFL PlayerMovie Titles: The Mexican, Logorama, Virus
Miles Austin -- b.6/30/1980 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Raymond Austin -- b.12/21/1974
NFL Player
Tavon Austin -- b.3/15/1991 N.S.
NFL Wide Receiver
Alan Autry -- b.7/31/1952
Politician, TV Actor, Director, NFL QuarterbackNames/Places: aka:Carlos Brown, RN:Carlos Alan AutryMisc: one-time Mayor of Fresno, CaliforniaSports Teams: Green Bay PackersTV Shows: In the Heat of the Night (as Lt./Dep. Bubba Skinner), Sons of Thunder, Hart of DixieMovie Titles: House, Southern Comfort, At Close Range
Darnell Autry -- b.6/19/1976
NFL Runningback
Troy Auzenne -- b.6/26/1969
NFL Tackle
Bob Avellini -- b.8/28/1953
NFL QuarterbackNames/Places: NN: Slow-MoSports Teams: Chicago Bears, New York Jets
Steve Avery -- b.8/18/1966
NFL Player
Robert Awalt -- b.4/9/1964
NFL Player
Brendon Ayanbadejo -- b.9/6/1976
NFL Linebacker, CFL Figure