George Winslow (American football) explained
George Winslow |
Position: | Punter (football) |
Number: | 5, 9 |
Birth Date: | 28 July 1963 |
Birth Place: | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 4 |
Weight Lbs: | 205 |
High School: | La Salle College (Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania) |
College: | Wisconsin, Villanova |
Undraftedyear: | 1987 |
Pastteams: |
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Statlabel1: | Punts |
Statvalue1: | 34 |
Statlabel2: | Punting yards |
Statvalue2: | 1,211 |
George Winslow (born July 28, 1963) is a former punter in the National Football League. 1987 Winslow was signed as a free agent.[1] He first played with the Cleveland Browns during the 1987 NFL season. Released during the 1987 season. Buffalo signed Winslow in 1988, but released him August 1988 during pre-season.[2] After a year away from the NFL, he played with the New Orleans Saints during the 1989 NFL season.[3] The Saints released Winslow October 1989.[4] November 1989 he had a tryout with the Eagles, but was not signed.[5]
Winslow was voted All-Decade Team and All-Catholic Team for his time at La Salle High School.[6] While in college, one coach stated "The kid had one kick that hung up there for 6.2 seconds."[7]
George's son Ryan Winslow has played in the National Football League (NFL) as a punter as well.[8]
Notes and References
- UPI, Dec 13, 1987. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1987/12/13/The-Cleveland-Browns-have-waived-rookie-punter-George-Winslow/5323566370000/// Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
- Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, MA, Aug 25, 1988. https://www.newspapers.com/image/533403864/?terms=punter%20George%20Winslow&match=1// Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
- Web site: George Winslow . January 27, 2011 . Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Charlotte Observer, Oct 12, 1989. https://www.newspapers.com/image/625583282/?terms=George%20Winslow%20cut&match=1// Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
- Daily News, Lebanon, PA, Nov 21, 1989. https://www.newspapers.com/image/518992854/?terms=George%20Winslow&match=1// Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
- Philadelphia Daily News, Jan 22, 1990. https://www.newspapers.com/image/186286806/?terms=punter%20George%20Winslow&match=1// Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
- SI, Nov 10, 1986. https://vault.si.com/vault/1986/11/10/a-wonderful-throwback-gordie-lockbaum-the-only-60-minute-man-in-major-college-football-is-evoking-another-age-this-autumn-at-holy-cross// Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
- Sports Illustrated, Jan 25, 2021. https://www.si.com/nfl/packers/.amp/news/packers-sign-challenger-for-scott// Retrieved Aug 22, 2021