Alex Karras

Brief Facts:

Tackle for the team Detroit Lions. Movies Blazing Saddles, Porky's. TV series Webster. College Football Hall of Fame 1991. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1980. Outland Trophy 1957. Iowa Sports Hall of Fame 1977. Indiana Football Hall of Fame. UPI Lineman of the Year 1957.

Alex Wojciechowicz

South River, New Jersey, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Alexander Francis Wojciechowicz

Nickname(s):

Wojie

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 12, 1915

Death Date:

July 13, 1992

Age at Death:

76, 30 days before his 77^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Offensive lineman and linebacker. Teams Fordham University, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles Hall of Fame 1987. College Football Hall of Fame 1955. National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame. New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame 1995. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1968.

Andre Ware

Real/Birth Name:

Andre Ware

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 31, 1968

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Galveston, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1989, team University of Houston, as quarterback. The first African-American quarterback to win the award. Teams Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, Ottawa Rough Riders, BC Lions, Toronto Argonauts, Berlin Thunder. College Football Hall of Fame 2004. Texas Sports Hall of Fame 2012. Davey O'Brien Award 1989. University of Houston Cougars Hall of Honor 2000. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Anthony Carter

Riviera Beach, Florida, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Anthony Carter

Nickname(s):

AC
A.C.
the Darter

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 17, 1960

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Wide receiver. Teams University of Michigan, Michigan Panthers, Oakland Invaders, Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions. . College Football Hall of Fame 2001. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 2011. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2000. University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor 2002.

Barry Sanders

Real/Birth Name:

Barry Sanders

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 16, 1968

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Wichita, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1988, team Oklahoma State University, as running back. Running back. Team Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 2003. Kansas Sports Hall of Fame 1998. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2003. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2004. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Maxwell Award 1988. Walter Camp Award 1988. Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame 1999. Bert Bell Award 1991. Bert Bell Award 1997. Chic Harley Award 1988. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1994. Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award 1997. NFL Player of the Year 1990.

Bennie Blades

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Horatio Benedict Blades

Also Known As:

Horatio Benedict Blades Sr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 3, 1966

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Cornerback, safety. Teams University of Miami, Detroit Lions, Seattle Seahawks. College Football Hall of Fame 2006. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 2010. University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame 1998. University of Miami Ring of Honor 2009. Jim Thorpe Award 1987.

Bill Dudley

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Real/Birth Name:

William McGarvey Dudley

Nickname(s):

Bullet Bill

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 24, 1921

Death Date:

February 4, 2010

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Bluefield, Virginia, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback/defensive back/punter/kicker. Teams Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins. Virginia House of Delegates. College Football Hall of Fame 1956. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1966. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 1974. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1971. Washington Redskins Ring of Fame. Maxwell Award 1941. Washington DC Sports Hall of Fame. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor 2017. NFL Player of the Year 1946.

Bill Fralic

football, sports analyst, wrestling, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

William P. Fralic Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 31, 1962

Age today:

57, 20 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Height:

6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)

Brief Facts:

Offensive guard, tackle. Teams University of Pittsburgh, Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions. UPI Lineman of the Year 1984. College Football Hall of Fame 1999. Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy 1983. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 2000.

Billy Sims

Real/Birth Name:

Billy Ray Sims

Nickname(s):

Kung Fu Billy Sims

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 18, 1955

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1978, team University of Oklahoma, as running back. Team Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 1995. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1990. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1988. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Walter Camp Award 1978. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Chic Harley Award 1978. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1985.

Bo McMillin

Real/Birth Name:

Alvin Nugent McMillin

Nickname(s):

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 12, 1895

Death Date:

March 31, 1952

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Prairie Hill, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams Centre College, Milwaukee Badgers, Cleveland Indians. Coach, teams Centenary College of Louisiana, Kansas State University, Indiana University, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles. Amos Alonzo Stagg Award 1952. College Football Hall of Fame 1951. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 1964. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1985. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. IU Athletics Hall of Fame 1982.

Bobby Layne

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Lawrence Layne

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 19, 1926

Death Date:

December 1, 1986

Age at Death:

59, 18 days before his 60^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Santa Anna, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback, Teams University of Texas, Chicago Bears, New York Bulldogs, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1963. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1973. College Football Hall of Fame 1968. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 1998. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1966. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1967. Texas Sports Hall of Fame 1960. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor 2017. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Bobby Ross

Real/Birth Name:

Robert Joseph Ross

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 23, 1936

Age today:

82, 33 days before his 83^rd birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Richmond, Virginia, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarter back and defensive back, team Virginia Military Institute. Head football coach at teams The Citadel, University of Maryland, College Park, Georgia Institute of Technology, United States Military Academy, San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions. Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award 1990. Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award 1990. Paul "Bear" Bryant Award 1990. San Diego Chargers Hall of Fame 2002. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 1997. Woody Hayes Trophy 1989. Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame 2007. Walter Camp Coach of the Year Award 1990.

Boss Bailey

football

Real/Birth Name:

Rodney Bailey

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 14, 1979

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Folkston, Georgia, USA

Relationships:

younger brother of

Champ Bailey

Younger than Champ Bailey by 1 year.

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos

Buster Ramsey

Fort Collins, Colorado, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Garard Sliger Ramsey

Also Known As:

Garard S. Ramsey

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 16, 1920

Death Date:

September 16, 2007

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Townsend, Tennessee, USA

Brief Facts:

Guard, linebacker. Teams College of William & Mary, Chicago Cardinals. Coach, teams Chicago Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers. Credited with devising the 4-3 defense. College Football Hall of Fame 1978. Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame 1977. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 1974.

Byron White

football, lawyer, judge, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Byron Raymond White

Nickname(s):

Whizzer

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 8, 1917

Death Date:

April 15, 2002

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Halfback. Team Detroit Lions. Associate Justice in the Supreme Court from 1962 to 1993. College Football Hall of Fame 1954. Presidential Medal of Freedom 2003. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame 1965. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1962. Colorado Athletic Hall of Fame 1998. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1996. National High School Hall of Fame 1987. Theodore Roosevelt Award 1969.

C.J. Mosley

Real/Birth Name:

Calvin Michael Mosley Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 6, 1983

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Fort Knox, Kentucky, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle. Teams Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins. Dick Butkus Award 2013.

Calvin Johnson

football, dancer, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Calvin Johnson Jr.

Nickname(s):

Megatron

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 29, 1985

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Newnan, Georgia, USA

Height:

6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)

Brief Facts:

Wide receiver. Teams Georgia Institute of Technology, Detroit Lions. TV series Dancing with the Stars. College Football Hall of Fame 2018. Fred Biletnikoff Award 2006. Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame 2016. Paul Warfield Trophy 2006. Walter Camp Man of the Year 2017.

Chris Spielman

Real/Birth Name:

Charles Christopher Spielman

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 11, 1965

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Canton, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams Ohio State University, Detroit Lions, Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns. Chic Harley Award 1987. College Football Hall of Fame 2009. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2004. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 2000. Rotary Lombardi Award 1987. Sam B. Nicola Trophy 1983. Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award 2011.

Chuck Knox

Sewickley, Pennsylvania, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Charles Robert Knox

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

April 27, 1932

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Coach, teams Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams, Buffalo Bills. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1996. Seattle Seahawks Ring of Honor 2005.

Chuck Long

Real/Birth Name:

Charles Franklin Long Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 18, 1963

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Normal, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Teams Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams. Head coach at team San Diego State University. College Football Hall of Fame 1999. Maxwell Award 1985. Iowa Sports Hall of Fame 2001. Davey O'Brien Award 1985. Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl Hall of Fame 2008.

Curley Culp

football, wrestling, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Curley Culp

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 10, 1946

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Yuma, Arizona, USA

Brief Facts:

Offensive and defensive lineman, nose tackle. Teams Arizona State University, Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Oilers, Detroit Lions. Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame 1975. Chiefs Hall of Fame 2008. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2013. National High School Hall of Fame 1997. Arizona High School Sports Hall of Fame 2007.

Desmond Howard

Real/Birth Name:

Desmond Kevin Howard

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 15, 1970

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1991, team University of Michigan, as wide receiver. NFL teams Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, Detroit Lions. Analyst for college football channel ESPN. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2007. University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor 2008. Maxwell Award 1991. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 2005. Walter Camp Award 1991. Paul Warfield Trophy 1991. Chic Harley Award 1991.

Dick Lane

Real/Birth Name:

Richard Lane

Also Known As:

Dick "Night Train" Lane

Nickname(s):

Night Train

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

April 16, 1928

Death Date:

January 29, 2002

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Austin, Texas, USA

Relationships:

ex-husband of

Dinah Washington

Younger than Dinah Washington by 3 years.

Brief Facts:

Defensive back. Teams Los Angeles Rams, Chicago Cardinals, Detroit Lions. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1988. Texas Sports Hall of Fame 2001. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1974. Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor 2006.

Dick LeBeau

football, coach, actor, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Charles Richard LeBeau

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 9, 1937

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

London, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Cornerback, free safety. Teams Ohio State University, Detroit Lions. Coach, team Cincinnati Bengals. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2011. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 2009. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2010.

Dick Stanfel

San Francisco, California, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Richard Anthony Stanfel

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

July 20, 1927

Death Date:

June 22, 2015

Age at Death:

87, 28 days before his 88^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Offensive guard. Teams University of San Francisco, Detroit Lions, Washington Redskins. Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2002.

Doak Walker

Real/Birth Name:

Ewell Doak Walker Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 1, 1927

Death Date:

September 27, 1998

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1948, team Southern Methodist University, as halfback. Team Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 1959. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1986. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1967. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1997. Maxwell Award 1947. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 1998. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1973. American Football Kicking Hall of Fame 2011. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Doug English

Real/Birth Name:

Lowell Douglas English

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 25, 1953

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Dallas, Texas, USA

Height:

6 feet 5 inches (195.58 cm)

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle. Teams University of Texas, Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 2011. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1986. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1997. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2014.

Dutch Clark

Real/Birth Name:

Earl Harry Clark

Nickname(s):

Flying Dutchman
Old Master

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 11, 1906

Death Date:

August 5, 1978

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Fowler, Colorado, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams Colorado College, Portsmouth Spartans, Detroit Lions. Coach, teams Colorado College, Colorado Mines, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Rams, Seattle Bombers, Los Angeles Dons, Detroit Titans. College Football Hall of Fame 1951. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1959. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1963.

Earl Morrall

Real/Birth Name:

Earl Morrall

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 17, 1934

Death Date:

April 25, 2014

Age at Death:

79, 22 days before his 80^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Muskegon, Michigan, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Detroit Lions, New York Giants, Baltimore Colts, Miami Dolphins. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 2000. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1979. Dolphins Walk of Fame 2012. MSU Athletics Hall of Fame 1992.

Eddie Murray (football)

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Real/Birth Name:

Edward Peter Murray

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 29, 1956

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Kicker. Teams Detroit Lions, Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Minnesota Vikings. Greater New Orleans Sports Hall of Fame 2006. Tulane Athletics Hall of Fame 1987. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2010.

Eric Davis (football)

Real/Birth Name:

Eric Wayne Davis

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 26, 1968

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Aniston, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Cornerback. Teams Jacksonville State University, San Francisco 49ers, Carolina Panthers, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 2013.

Frank Sinkwich

Real/Birth Name:

Frank Francis Sinkwich

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 10, 1920

Death Date:

October 22, 1990

Age at Death:

70, 12 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Starjak, Croatia

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1942, team University of Georgia, as halfback. Teams Detroit Lions, New York Yankees, Baltimore Colts. College Football Hall of Fame 1954. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 1967. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1969. University of Georgia Athletic Association Circle of Honor 1996. Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame.

Frank Tripucka

Bloomfield, New Jersey, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Francis Joseph Tripucka

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 8, 1927

Death Date:

September 12, 2013

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams University of Notre Dame, Detroit Lions, Chicago Cardinals, Dallas Texans, Ottawa Rough Riders, Denver Broncos, Saskatchewan Roughriders. Colorado Sports Hall of Fame 1983. Denver Broncos Ring of Fame 1986. National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame. New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame 1999.

Garo Yepremian

Real/Birth Name:

Garabed Sarkis Yepremian

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 2, 1944

Death Date:

May 15, 2015

Age at Death:

70, 18 days before his 71^st birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Larnaca, Cyprus

Brief Facts:

Placekicker. Teams Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, New Orleans Saints, Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 1982.

Gene Washington (football 1947)

football, actor, coach, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Gene Washington

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 14, 1947

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Wide Receiver. Teams Stanford University, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 2007. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1995. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2003. Stanford Athletic Hall of Fame.

Gino Torretta

Wellsburg, West Virginia, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Gino LouisTorretta

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 10, 1970

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Pinole, California, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1992, team University of Miami, as quarterback. Teams Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts. College Football Hall of Fame 2009. Florida Sports Hall of Fame 2011. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1998. Maxwell Award 1992. Walter Camp Award 1992. Davey O'Brien Award 1992. National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame 2003. Chic Harley Award 1992. University of Miami Ring of Honor 2008. Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award 1992.

Glenn Davis (track)

track, coach, football, educator, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Glenn Ashby Davis

Nickname(s):

Jeep

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 12, 1934

Death Date:

January 28, 2009

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Olympic Gold Medal 1956 in 440 m hurdles. Olympic Gold Medal 1960 in the 400 m hurdles. Olympic Gold Medal 1960 4x400 relay. Wide receiver team Detroit Lions. United States Olympic Hall of Fame 1986. James E. Sullivan Award 1958.

Golden Tate

Hendersonville, Tennessee, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Golden H. Tate III

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 2, 1988

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Wide receiver and punt returner. Teams University of Notre Dame, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions. Fred Biletnikoff Award 2009.

Harley Sewell

Real/Birth Name:

Harley Edward Sewell

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

April 18, 1931

Death Date:

December 17, 2011

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

St. Jo, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker at Texas. Guard. Teams University of Texas, Detroit Lions, Los Angeles Rams. College Football Hall of Fame 2000. Longhorn Men's Hall of Honor 1975. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013. Texas Sports Hall of Fame.

Harry Colon

football, educator, unusual name

Real/Birth Name:

Harry Lee Colon

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 14, 1969

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Kansas City, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive back. Pro teams New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars

Harry Gilmer

Real/Birth Name:

Harry Vincent Gilmer Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

April 14, 1926

Death Date:

August 20, 2016

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Brief Facts:

Halfback, left halfback, quarterback, kickoff returner, and defensive back. College team University of Alabama. Pro teams Washington Redskins, Detroit Lions. Head coach, team Detroit Lions. Alabama Sports Hall of Fame 1973. College Football Hall of Fame 1993. Rose Bowl Hall of Fame 1995.

Howard Cassady

Real/Birth Name:

Howard Albert Cassady

Nickname(s):

Hopalong

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 2, 1934

Death Date:

September 20, 2019

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Hendrysburg, Ohio, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1955, team Ohio State University, as halfback. Teams Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Philadelphia Eagles. College Football Hall of Fame 1979. Maxwell Award 1955. Ohio State Men's Varsity "O" Hall of Fame 1977. Chic Harley Award 1955.

Hugh McElhenny

Los Angeles, California, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Hugh Edward McElhenny

Nickname(s):

The King
Hurryin' Hugh

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 31, 1928

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Running back. Teams San Francisco 49ers, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, Detroit Lions. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 1982. College Football Hall of Fame 1981. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1970. Husky Fever Hall of Fame 1979. 49ers Hall of Fame 2009. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2003. State of Washington Sports Hall of Fame 1963.

Jamar Fletcher

Real/Birth Name:

Jamar Mondell Fletcher

Also Known As:

Jamar Mondell Israel

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

August 28, 1979

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

St. Louis, Missouri, USA

Brief Facts:

Cornerback. Teams University of Wisconsin, Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Cincinnati Bengals. Jack Tatum Trophy 2000. Jim Thorpe Award 2000. University of Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame 2013.

James Stewart (football)

Real/Birth Name:

James Otis Stewart

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 27, 1971

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Fairfield, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Running back. Teams University of Tennessee, Jacksonville Jaguars, Detroit Lions. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Hall of Fame 1998.

Joe Ferguson

Real/Birth Name:

Joseph Carlton Ferguson Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

April 23, 1950

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Alvin, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams University of Arkansas, Buffalo Bills, Detroit Lions, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Indianapolis Colts, San Antonio Texans. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1994. Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame 1995. Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame 1995. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 1994. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1993.

John Henry Johnson

Waterproof, Louisiana, USA

Real/Birth Name:

John Henry Johnson

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 24, 1929

Death Date:

June 3, 2011

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Running back, fullback. Teams Calgary Stampeders, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Pittsburgh Steelers, Houston Oilers. 49ers Hall of Fame 2009. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 1996. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1977. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1987. Sun Devil Sports Hall of Fame 1976. Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor 2017.

Johnny Holland

Real/Birth Name:

Johnny Ray Holland

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 11, 1965

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Bellville, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams Texas A&M University, Green Bay Packers. Coach, teams Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Houston Texans, Oakland Raiders, BC Lions, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers. Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic Hall of Fame 2000. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 2001.

Lem Barney

Gulfport, Mississippi, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Lemuel Joseph Barney

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 8, 1945

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Cornerback. Teams Jackson State University, Detroit Lions. Black College Football Hall of Fame 2011. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1985. Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum 1986. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1992. Southwestern Athletic Conference Hall of Fame 1992. Jackson State University Sports Hall of Fame 1983.

Leon Hart

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Leon Joseph Hart

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

November 2, 1928

Death Date:

September 24, 2002

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1949, team University of Notre Dame, as end. Team Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 1973. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1997. National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame. Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame 1985. Maxwell Award 1949. Knute Rockne Memorial Trophy 1949.

Lou Creekmur

Hopelawn, New Jersey, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Louis Creekmur

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 22, 1927

Death Date:

July 5, 2009

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Left offensive tackle/guard. Team Detroit Lions. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 2003. National Polish-American Sports Hall of Fame 2001. New Jersey Sports Hall of Fame 1999. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1996. Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 1989.

Marty Schottenheimer

Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Martin Edward Schottenheimer

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 23, 1943

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams Buffalo Bills, Boston Patriots. Defensive coordinator or coach, teams Portland Storm, New York Giants, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, Virginia Destroyers. Chiefs Hall of Fame 2010. Missouri Sports Hall of Fame 2010. Paul Brown Trophy 1986. Paul Brown Trophy 1997. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1993.

Maurice Britt

Real/Birth Name:

Maurice Lee Britt

Nickname(s):

Footsie

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 29, 1919

Death Date:

November 26, 1995

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Carlisle, Arkansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Team Detroit Lions. Lieutenant governor of Arkansas 1967-1971. Medal of Honor 1944. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1972. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1994.

Ndamukong Suh

Real/Birth Name:

Ndamukong Ngwa Suh

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 6, 1987

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

Portland, Oregon, USA

Brief Facts:

Defensive tackle. Teams University of Nebraska, Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins. Bill Willis Trophy 2009. Bronko Nagurski Trophy 2009. Chuck Bednarik Award 2009. Outland Trophy 2009. Rotary Lombardi Award 2009. Nebraska Football Hall of Fame 2010.

Ollie Matson

football, track, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Ollie Genoa Matson II

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 1, 1930

Death Date:

February 19, 2011

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Trinity, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Teams Chicago Cardinals, Los Angeles Rams, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles. Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame 1983. College Football Hall of Fame 1976. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1972. Eagles Hall of Fame 1987. Arizona Cardinals Ring of Honor 2006. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2002.

Pat Summerall

football, sports analyst, tv, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

George Allen Summerall

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

May 10, 1930

Death Date:

April 16, 2013

Age at Death:

82, 24 days before his 83^rd birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Lake City, Florida, USA

Brief Facts:

Placekicker for pro teams Detroit Lions, Chicago Cardinals, New York Giants. American Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame 1999. Chicagoland Sports Hall of Fame. Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame 1971. Reds Bagnell Award 2002. National High School Hall of Fame 1987. Walter Camp Distinguished American Award 2004. University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor 1993. NSMA Hall of Fame 1994.

Pat Swilling

Real/Birth Name:

Patrick Travis Swilling

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 25, 1964

Age today:

55, 26 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Toccoa, Georgia, USA

Brief Facts:

Linebacker. Teams New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, Oakland Raiders. Louisiana House of Representatives. College Football Hall of Fame 2009. Georgia Sports Hall of Fame 2004. Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame 2007. New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame 2000. Senior Bowl Hall of Fame 1992. Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year Award 1991. Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame 1991.

Raymond Berry

Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Raymond Emmett Berry Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

February 27, 1933

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

End, teams Southern Methodist University, Baltimore Colts. As coach, teams Dallas Cowboys, University of Arkansas, Detroit Lions, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots, Denver Broncos. Academic All-America Hall of Fame 1993. Baltimore Ravens Ring of Honor 2000. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1997. Pro Football Hall of Fame 1973. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame 2006. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Reggie Bush

Spring Valley, California, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Reginald Alfred Bush Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 2, 1985

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Given the Heisman in 2005 but forced to return it after 5 years because of alleged gifts received in college. Running back. Teams University of Southern California, New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions. Walter Camp Award 2005. Doak Walker Award 2005. Chic Harley Award 2004. Chic Harley Award 2005. Jim Brown Award 2005.

Rodney Peete

football, actor, hall of fame

Real/Birth Name:

Rodney Peete

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

March 16, 1966

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Mesa, Arizona, USA

Relationships:

husband of

Holly Robinson Peete

Younger than Holly Robinson Peete by 1 year.

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams University of Southern California, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Washington Redskins, Oakland Raiders, Carolina Panthers. Arizona Sports Hall of Fame 2012. Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award 1988.

Ron Kramer

Real/Birth Name:

Ronald J. Kramer

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

June 24, 1935

Death Date:

September 11, 2010

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Girard, Kansas, USA

Brief Facts:

Teams Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 1978. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1975. Michigan Sports Hall of Fame 1971. University of Michigan Athletic Hall of Honor 1979.

Steve Owens

Real/Birth Name:

Loren Everett Owens

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

December 9, 1947

Age today:

71, 19 days before his 72^nd birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Gore, Oklahoma, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1969, team University of Oklahoma, as fullback. Team Detroit Lions. College Football Hall of Fame 1991. Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Orange Bowl Hall of Fame 1992. Walter Camp Award 1969. Federation of Christian Athletes Hall of Champions 1991. Chic Harley Award 1969. Walter Camp Alumni of the Year Award 1991.

Tobin Rote

Real/Birth Name:

Tobin Cornelius Rote

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

January 18, 1928

Death Date:

June 27, 2000

Age at Death:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Capricorn ♑ - the Sea-Goat - people born December 23 through January 20

Birth Place:

San Antonio, Texas, USA

Relationships:

first cousin of

Kyle Rote

first cousin once removed of

Kyle Rote Jr.

Brief Facts:

Quarterback. Teams Rice Institute, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Toronto Argonauts, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos. Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame 1974. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Southwest Conference Hall of Fame 2013.

Ty Detmer

Real/Birth Name:

Ty Hubert Detmer

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

October 30, 1967

Age today:

52, 21 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

San Marcos, Texas, USA

Brief Facts:

Won the Heisman Trophy 1990, team Brigham Young University, as quarterback. Teams Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Cleveland Browns, Detroit Lions, Atlanta Falcons. College Football Hall of Fame 2012. Maxwell Award 1990. Holiday Bowl Hall of Fame 2001. Davey O'Brien Award 1990. Davey O'Brien Award 1991. Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Sammy Baugh Trophy 1991. Texas High School Football Hall of Fame 1997. National High School Hall of Fame 2005.

Wilbert Montgomery

Greenville, Mississippi, USA

Real/Birth Name:

Wilbert Montgomery

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

September 16, 1954

Age today:

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Brief Facts:

Running back. Teams Abilene Christian University, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions. Running back coach, teams St. Louis Rams, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Cleveland Browns. College Football Hall of Fame 1996. Eagles Hall of Fame 1987. Lone Star Conference Hall of Honor 1996. Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame 2011.

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