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'''Roland Bert Woolsey''' (born August 11, 1953 in ]) is a former professional ] player who played in four ] seasons from 1975-1978 for four different teams.


'''Roland Bert Woolsey''' (born August 11, 1953) is an American former professional ] ] in the ] (NFL). Selected by the ], he also played for the ], ], and ]. From rural ], he played ] at ].
⚫ ==Early years==
⚫ At Grandview High School (Idaho), he practiced ] and ]. He received a ] scholarship to ], but eventually made his way to the football team, where he became a starter at ] and received All-] honors in 1974, after recording 72 tackles and six interceptions .<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1873&dat=19760118&id=0sMeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=k8oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6377,958321</ref> In ] he set school records in the 220-yard dash, the 440-yard dash and the spring and mile relay teams.


⚫ ==Early life==
In 1988 he was inducted into the ] Hall of Fame. Sports Illustrated named him one of the greatest Idaho athletes of the 20th century.<ref>http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/1999/states/idaho/</ref>
Born in ], Woolsey was raised in ], attended Grand View High School, where he competed in ], ], and ].

⚫ He received a ] scholarship to ], but eventually made his way to the ], where he became a starter at ] and received ] honors in 1974, after recording 72 tackles, 6 interceptions (led the team) and leading his team in punt returns.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1873&dat=19760118&id=0sMeAAAAIBAJ&sjid=k8oEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6377,958321 | title=Landry: Rookies Reason We're Here | access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> In ] he set school records in the ], the ] and the spring and mile relay teams.

In 1988, he was inducted into the BSU Hall of Fame. ] named him one of the greatest Idaho athletes of the 20th century.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://vault.si.com/vault/1999/12/27/the-master-list-the-50-greatest-sports-figures-of-the-century-from-each-of-the-50-states | title=The 50 greatest sports figures of the century from each of the 50 states | access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>


==Professional career== ==Professional career==


===Dallas Cowboys=== ===Dallas Cowboys===
Woolsey was selected by the ] in the sixth round of the ], also known as the ]. As a rookie he was used mainly in ] and became the first ] graduate to play in a ]. Woolsey was selected by the ] in the sixth round (148th overall) of the ], also known as the ]. As a rookie, he was used mainly on ] and became the first Boise State graduate to play in a ].


===Seattle Seahawks=== ===Seattle Seahawks===
The ] selected him from the Cowboys roster in the ] and went on to have 4 interceptions that year.<ref>http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=860&dat=19760331&id=UMU0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=jI8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4958,4654740</ref> Injuries affected his play in ] and was waived before the start of the ]. The ] selected him from the Cowboys roster in the ]. He missed four pre-season games with a knee injury,<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=888&dat=19760903&id=_8NaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=fV0DAAAAIBAJ&pg=5420,2236804 | title=Player say fire Garvey | access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> but was able to play in 14 games (11 starts), registering 59 tackles and 4 interceptions (tied for the team lead).<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=860&dat=19760331&id=UMU0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=jI8DAAAAIBAJ&pg=4958,4654740 | title=Two different philosophies in draft | access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> His play was affected after never fully recovering from his previous knee injury and was waived on August 29, ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1338&dat=19770830&id=fPpLAAAAIBAJ&sjid=7_gDAAAAIBAJ&pg=2552,3673447 | title=Trio Timmed by Seahawks | access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>


===Cleveland Browns=== ===Cleveland Browns===
Woolsey signed with the ] for the ] and was one of the NFL's leading punt returners, returning 32 for 290 yards. He was waived before the start of the ]. On September 14, {{nfly|1977}}, he was signed by the ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1243&dat=19770915&id=MvtXAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v_YDAAAAIBAJ&pg=6603,4248693 | title=More big names cut By pro clubs | access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref> He was one of the NFL's leading punt returners with 32 returns for 290 yards, but was released on August 22, ].<ref>{{cite web| url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1454&dat=19780823&id=vbssAAAAIBAJ&sjid=LBMEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3562,4284900 | title=Transactions | access-date=April 30, 2023}}</ref>


===Saint Louis Cardinals=== ===St. Louis Cardinals===
In ], he played for the ] in 2 games. In December {{nfly|1978}}, he was signed by the ] and played in 2 games as a returner on ] .


==References== ==References==
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==External links== ==External links==
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Latest revision as of 18:59, 24 December 2024

American football player (born 1953)

American football player
Rolly Woolsey
No. 45, 25, 44
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1953-08-11) August 11, 1953 (age 71)
Provo, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:182 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:Grand View (ID)
College:Boise State
NFL draft:1975 / round: 6 / pick: 148
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Games played - started:44 - 11
Interceptions:5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Roland Bert Woolsey (born August 11, 1953) is an American former professional football cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). Selected by the Dallas Cowboys, he also played for the Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns, and St. Louis Cardinals. From rural Idaho, he played college football at Boise State University.

Early life

Born in Provo, Utah, Woolsey was raised in Grand View, Idaho, attended Grand View High School, where he competed in track, eight-man football, and basketball.

He received a track scholarship to Boise State, but eventually made his way to the football team, where he became a starter at safety and received All-Big Sky honors in 1974, after recording 72 tackles, 6 interceptions (led the team) and leading his team in punt returns. In track he set school records in the 220-yard dash, the 440-yard dash and the spring and mile relay teams.

In 1988, he was inducted into the BSU Hall of Fame. Sports Illustrated named him one of the greatest Idaho athletes of the 20th century.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Woolsey was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (148th overall) of the 1975 NFL draft, also known as the Dirty Dozen draft. As a rookie, he was used mainly on special teams and became the first Boise State graduate to play in a Super Bowl.

Seattle Seahawks

The Seattle Seahawks selected him from the Cowboys roster in the 1976 NFL Expansion Draft. He missed four pre-season games with a knee injury, but was able to play in 14 games (11 starts), registering 59 tackles and 4 interceptions (tied for the team lead). His play was affected after never fully recovering from his previous knee injury and was waived on August 29, 1977.

Cleveland Browns

On September 14, 1977, he was signed by the Cleveland Browns. He was one of the NFL's leading punt returners with 32 returns for 290 yards, but was released on August 22, 1978.

St. Louis Cardinals

In December 1978, he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals and played in 2 games as a returner on special teams .

References

  1. "Landry: Rookies Reason We're Here". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  2. "The 50 greatest sports figures of the century from each of the 50 states". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  3. "Player say fire Garvey". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  4. "Two different philosophies in draft". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  5. "Trio Timmed by Seahawks". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  6. "More big names cut By pro clubs". Retrieved April 30, 2023.
  7. "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2023.

External links

Dallas Cowboys 1975 NFL draft selections
Seattle Seahawks 1976 inaugural season roster
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