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American football player
Arthur Ray Strahan
Personal information
Born: (1943-07-17) July 17, 1943 (age 81)
Newton, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Booker T. Washington
(Newton, Texas)
College:Texas Southern University
Position:
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Art Strahan (born July 17, 1943) is a former American football player who played defensive end/defensive tackle for the Houston Oilers, Atlanta Falcons, Orlando Panthers, and Alabama Hawks.

Early life

Arthur Ray Strahan was born on July 17, 1943, in Newton, Texas. Strahan grew up in Houston, Texas.

Strahan attended Booker T. Washington High School in Newton. He was the co-captain of his high school football team.

College career

Strahan played as a defensive end and offensive lineman for four years at the Texas Southern University. He made all-conference teams his last two seasons.

Professional career

Strahan played with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League in 1965. He then played for the Orlando Panthers of the Continental Football League in 1966 and 1967, their first two seasons in Orlando.

The Panthers then sold Strahan's contract to the Dallas Cowboys on March 13, 1968. Strahan was cut by the Cowboys and picked up off the waiver wire by the Atlanta Falcons on August 28, 1968. The Falcons released Strahan on September 3, 1968, and sent him to play for the Continental Football League's Alabama Hawks. On November 16, 1968, Strahan was added back to the active roster of the Falcons.

Strahan was cut by the Falcons in September 1969, and returned to the Orlando Panthers for the 1969 season.

Strahan was signed by the Los Angeles Rams on May 16, 1970. He was subsequently released on September 4, 1970. He played 2 games with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 1970.

Personal life

Strahan married Delores Jean and together they had two sons, Andre and Derrick, and one daughter.

He is the uncle of Michael Strahan. Michael Strahan would follow his uncle in attending the Texas Southern University and becoming a defensive end in the NFL.

References

  1. ^ "Art Strahan". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. ^ Hayes, Ed (December 10, 1967). "Art Strahan And The Good Life -- On Field And Off". Orlando Sentinel. p. 2-D. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Rams Sign Veteran Tackle". The Odessa American. Odessa, TX. May 16, 1970. p. 14. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ "Meet The Men Who Represent Orlando In The CFL". Orlando Evening Star. September 2, 1966. p. 6-D. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Davis Places 2nd". Fort Worth Star-Telegram. March 14, 1968. p. 4-C. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Ground Power Given Falcons By McCarthy". The Jackson Sun. Jackson, TN. August 29, 1968. p. 14. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ^ Knudsen, Larry (September 8, 1968). "Against Orlando - Or Mother - Strahan Does Job". Orlando Sentinel. p. 3-D. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. "The Atlanta Falcons trimmed..." Tampa Bay Times. September 3, 1968. p. 3-C. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. "Long Lost To Falcons". Statesman Journal. Salem, OR. November 16, 1968. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  10. "Art Is Back". Orlando Evening Post. September 27, 1969. p. 10. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  11. "Released". Tallahassee Democrat. September 4, 1970. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  12. ^ Litsky, Frank (May 2, 1993). "PRO FOOTBALL; And Speaking of Coming a Long Way". New York Times. Retrieved June 9, 2021.

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