Relatives that played in the NFL

TexSkins · 02-13-2012, 12:53 PM

Just wanted to see if any forum member is related to a former or current NFL player. I also wanted to share my connection and maybe take a break from this mayhem called the offseason.

My Great Uncle J.D. Smith (OT) played for the Eagles (don't hate him) & Lions back in the 60's. He won the 1960 Championship and Offensive Rookie of the Year. His team was the only team to beat Lombardi's Packers in the Playoffs. He played on the same team as Sonny Jurgensen, Norm Van Brocklin & Chuck Bednarik. His career didn't last long after he suffered a broken leg.

It was amazing to hear his stories of his wars on the line. It was also nice to see him honored during the Packers-Eagles game (2010) at halftime.

SmootSmack · 02-13-2012, 01:06 PM

I know RobH has a cousin in the NFL (I think he's still in the NFL)

That's pretty awesome about your uncle. You should ask him if he'd like to share some stories with us

TexSkins · 02-13-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I know RobH has a cousin in the NFL (I think he's still in the NFL)

That's pretty awesome about your uncle. You should ask him if he'd like to share some stories with us

I wish I could but he's a good ol boy that doesn't go on the net too much. Maybe I could interview him and post it on youtube. Funny thing is, he doesn't watch football anymore.

Post some questions you want me to ask him.

Another HoFer he played with: WR Tommy McDonald

firstdown · 02-13-2012, 02:15 PM

I have a cousin who is an announcer for FOX and does NFL games.

EARTHQUAKE2689 · 02-13-2012, 02:19 PM

Mohammed Massaquai and Mike Tolbert are a couple relatives of mine. Mohammed I grew up with, Mike haven't seen too much of him recently.

SBXVII · 02-13-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

I have a cousin who is an announcer for FOX and does NFL games.

Hope it's not Aikman.

Lotus · 02-13-2012, 02:22 PM

Roger Staubach is my grandmother.

TexSkins · 02-13-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SBXVII

Hope it's not Aikman.

or Moose

TexSkins · 02-13-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EARTHQUAKE2689

Mohammed Massaquai and Mike Tolbert are a couple relatives of mine. Mohammed I grew up with, Mike haven't seen too much of him recently.

I wouldn't mind if Tolbert became a Skin. Maybe you could recruit him :cool-smil

TexSkins · 02-13-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Lotus

Roger Staubach is my grandmother.

Sorry to hear that

Ruhskins · 02-13-2012, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TexSkins

or Moose

or Joe Buck, ugh.

mooby · 02-13-2012, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Ruhskins

or Joe Buck, ugh.

This. lol. I don't have any relatives who play in the NFL but I do share the same last name as someone who plays for the Trail Blazers.

Alvin Walton · 02-13-2012, 03:29 PM

I'm Reggie Roby.

SmootSmack · 02-13-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Alvin Walton

I'm Reggie Roby.

You need to work on your jokes

ArtMonkDrillz · 02-13-2012, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I know RobH has a cousin in the NFL (I think he's still in the NFL)

That's pretty awesome about your uncle. You should ask him if he'd like to share some stories with us

Yeah, it's Joey Haynos who was a Terp. He's how RobH and I figured out we're quasi-related: Joey is my great-aunt's nephew through marriage or something like that.

My uncle's godfather was Big Jim Ricca.

02-13-2012, 12:53 PM	#1
TexSkins Camp Scrub Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Pipe Creek, Texas Posts: 72	Relatives that played in the NFL Just wanted to see if any forum member is related to a former or current NFL player. I also wanted to share my connection and maybe take a break from this mayhem called the offseason. My Great Uncle J.D. Smith (OT) played for the Eagles (don't hate him) & Lions back in the 60's. He won the 1960 Championship and Offensive Rookie of the Year. His team was the only team to beat Lombardi's Packers in the Playoffs. He played on the same team as Sonny Jurgensen, Norm Van Brocklin & Chuck Bednarik. His career didn't last long after he suffered a broken leg. It was amazing to hear his stories of his wars on the line. It was also nice to see him honored during the Packers-Eagles game (2010) at halftime.

02-13-2012, 01:06 PM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Relatives that played in the NFL I know RobH has a cousin in the NFL (I think he's still in the NFL) That's pretty awesome about your uncle. You should ask him if he'd like to share some stories with us __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

02-13-2012, 02:15 PM	#4
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 60 Posts: 15,817	Re: Relatives that played in the NFL I have a cousin who is an announcer for FOX and does NFL games.

02-13-2012, 02:19 PM	#5
EARTHQUAKE2689 You did WHAT?!? Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In The Kitchen With Dyna. Age: 35 Posts: 14,169	Re: Relatives that played in the NFL Mohammed Massaquai and Mike Tolbert are a couple relatives of mine. Mohammed I grew up with, Mike haven't seen too much of him recently. __________________ https://open.spotify.com/artist/1NG9zNxqMP8cYNP72QqUQT Shameless self-promotion. It is what it is.

02-13-2012, 02:22 PM	#7
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Relatives that played in the NFL Roger Staubach is my grandmother. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny

02-13-2012, 03:29 PM	#13
Alvin Walton Pro Bowl Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Holland, Michigan Posts: 5,741	Re: Relatives that played in the NFL I'm Reggie Roby. __________________ REDSKINS FAN SINCE 1968

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