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In 1963, Gibbs entered the league as the tallest quarterback in NFL history (until 1991 when Dan McGwire broke the record). [1] Being the third string quarterback , he wasn't activated for any game of the season.
McGwire was born in Pomona, California, and is a former Parade Magazine All-American at Claremont High School in Claremont, California.He made Street & Smith ' s top 50 list, was named honorable mention all-America by USA Today, completed 203 of 328 passes (61.9 percent) for 3,172 yards and 33 touchdowns as a senior, punted for a 40-yard average, led his team to California's East Sectional ...
Lee Harold Carmichael (born September 22, 1949) is an American former professional football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for thirteen seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles (1971–1983) and one year for the Dallas Cowboys (1984). Carmichael was the director of player development and alumni for the Eagles from ...
At 285 lb (129 kg), Lorenzen was the heaviest quarterback to play in the NFL. He was nicknamed "The Pillsbury Throwboy" and "Hefty Lefty" because of his weight and being left-handed. [1] [2] Seeing little playing time in the NFL, Lorenzen spent his entire career as a backup, although he was part of the Giants team that won Super Bowl XLII.
Claimed to be the tallest living person from 1940 to 1963. Measured 251.4 cm (8 ft 3 in) tall at his peak. A member of the Finnish Defence Forces, Myllyrinne is also considered the tallest soldier ever. 1909–1963 (54) Vikas Uppal: India: 251 cm: 8 ft 3 in: Was not measured officially by Guinness. [21] Tallest recorded human in Indian history ...
The NFL did not start recognizing quarterback sacks as an official stat until 1982; although the Cowboys have their own records, dating back before the 1982 season. According to the Cowboys' stats, Jones is unofficially credited with a total of 106 quarterback sacks (third most in team history) and officially with 57.5.
These quarterbacks have started at least one game for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. They are listed in order of the date of each player's first start at quarterback for the Saints. Aaron Brooks (2000–2005) Archie Manning (1971–1975, 1977–1981) The number of games they started during the season is listed to the right:
Dual-threat quarterbacks have historically been more prolific at the college level. In the National Football League (NFL), Cam Newton is the NFL's all-time leader in rushing attempts (1,118) and rushing touchdowns (75) for a quarterback, while Michael Vick holds the record for most rushing yards (6,109).