Terry Randolph Explained

Terry Randolph
Position:Cornerback
Number:23
Birth Date:17 July 1955
Birth Place:New York City, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:184
High School:Samuel J. Tilden (NY)
Draftyear:1977
Draftround:11
Draftpick:290
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:14
Pfr:RandTe20

Terry Randolph (born July 17, 1955) is a former American football cornerback. He played college football for the American International Yellow Jackets, where he was a two-time All-New England selection. He then was selected in the 11th round (290th overall) of the 1977 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers and played that season with them before being released prior to the 1978 season. Randolph later had a brief stint with the New York Jets in 1979 before ending his career.

Early life

Randolph was born on July 17, 1955, in New York City.[1] He is the brother of Major League Baseball (MLB) player Willie Randolph.[2] [3] The two brothers played baseball growing up and Terry said that Willie "was always better than me."[2] He noted that he "wasn't a good hitter" and quit the sport in favor of track and field; then he switched to football.[2] The two Randolphs attended Samuel J. Tilden High School in Brooklyn, New York; Terry was a quarterback in football and was teammates with his brother for one year, although Willie focused on baseball.[2] Terry Randolph is one of six Samuel J. Tilden alumni to play in the NFL.[4]

College career

Randolph began attending American International College in 1973 and was a four-year starter in football.[5] [6] He is one of only eight players in the school's history to play in the NFL.[7] From 1973 to 1975, Randolph played as a safety, earning All-New England honors.[2] [6] His position was changed to running back as a senior in 1976 and he earned All-New England honors after running for over 900 yards; he led New England in rushing, scoring and in kick return yards while also seeing time at return specialist.[6] Randolph was named the 1978 President's Cup winner as the top senior athlete at American International.[6]

Professional career

Randolph was selected in the 11th round (290th overall) of the 1977 NFL draft by the Green Bay Packers, being their final selection the draft.[8] He was converted to cornerback, a position he had never played before, upon joining the team.[2] Despite facing an "uphill battle" due to his low draft selection and new position, Randolph was able to make the final roster.[2] He made his NFL debut against the New Orleans Saints in week 1 and went on to appear in every game for the Packers over the 1977 season, mainly being used as a special teams player as the Packers went .[2] [9] [10]

Randolph was released on August 22, 1978.[11] As the 1978 season progressed, he had tryouts with the New York Jets, New England Patriots and New York Giants, but went unsigned by each.[12] [13] He was later signed by the Jets in May 1979.[14] He was waived/injured by the Jets on August 21 that year.[15] They were the last team of his career.[13]

Later life

Randolph was inducted into the American International Athletics Hall of Fame in 2013.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Terry Randolph Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com. March 28, 2018. March 3, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224159/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RandTe20.htm. live.
  2. News: A Willie Randolph Fan. Green Bay Press-Gazette. Newspapers.com. October 12, 1977. 27. Christl, Cliff. September 25, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194427/https://www.newspapers.com/article/green-bay-press-gazette/132247700/. live.
  3. News: Randolphs go separate ways. Newspapers.com. The La Crosse Tribune. O'Brien, Mike. Associated Press. October 12, 1977. 30. September 25, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194443/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-la-crosse-tribune/132248494/. live.
  4. Web site: Samuel J. Tilden (Brooklyn, NY) Alumni Pro Stats. Pro-Football-Reference.com. September 22, 2023. July 4, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220704211044/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/high_schools.cgi?id=93b90edc. live.
  5. Web site: Terry Randolph Stats. Pro Football Archives. September 22, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194427/https://www.profootballarchives.com/playerr/rand02800.html. live.
  6. Web site: Terry Randolph. American International Yellow Jackets. September 22, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194430/https://www.aicyellowjackets.com/Hall_of_Fame/Bios/TERRY_RANDOLPH. live.
  7. Web site: American Int. Players/Alumni. Pro-Football-Reference.com. September 22, 2023. May 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230514110147/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/americanint/. live.
  8. Web site: 1977 NFL Draft. Pro Football Archives. September 22, 2023. September 16, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230916165640/https://www.profootballarchives.com/1977nfldraft.html. live.
  9. Web site: Terry Randolph Career Game Log. Pro-Football-Reference.com. September 22, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194430/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/R/RandTe20/gamelog/. live.
  10. Web site: 1977 Green Bay Packers (NFL). Pro Football Archives. September 22, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194510/https://www.profootballarchives.com/1977nflgb.html. live.
  11. News: Transactions. Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Newspapers.com. August 23, 1978. 70. September 25, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194443/https://www.newspapers.com/article/fort-worth-star-telegram/132249697/. live.
  12. News: Giants Give a Randolph a Tryout. The New York Times. Katz, Michael. December 7, 1978. September 22, 2023. March 15, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180315144232/https://www.nytimes.com/1978/12/07/archives/giants-give-a-randolph-a-tryout-waiting-for-a-call-key-game-for.html. live.
  13. Web site: Terry Randolph NFL Transactions. Pro Football Archives. September 22, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927194536/https://www.profootballarchives.com/transactionsr/rand02800.html. live.
  14. News: Willie Wood joins Argonauts staff. The Montreal Star. Newspapers.com. May 8, 1979. 30. September 25, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927195433/https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-montreal-star/132250115/. live.
  15. News: Transactions. Hartford Courant. Newspapers.com. August 22, 1979. 83. September 25, 2023. September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927195433/https://www.newspapers.com/article/hartford-courant/132250497/. live.

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