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| ⚫ | '''Roland Bert Woolsey''' (born August 11, 1953) is a former professional ] ] in the ]. Drafted by the ], he also played for the ], ], and ]. From rural ], he played ] at ]. | ||
| ⚫ | '''Roland Bert Woolsey''' (born August 11, 1953 |
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| ==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
| Woolsey attended |
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 football team, 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 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> In ] he set school records in the ], the ] and the spring and mile relay teams. | 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 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> In ] he set school records in the ], the ] and the spring and mile relay teams. | ||
| In 1988, he was inducted into the |
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://www.si.com/vault/1999/12/27/271866/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 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> | ||
| ==Professional career== | ==Professional career== | ||
| ===Dallas Cowboys=== | ===Dallas Cowboys=== | ||
| 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 |
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 ]. 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&hl=en | title=Player say fire Garvey | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</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 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</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&hl=en | title=Trio Timmed by Seahawks | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> | 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&hl=en | title=Player say fire Garvey | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</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 | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</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&hl=en | title=Trio Timmed by Seahawks | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> | ||
| ===Cleveland Browns=== | ===Cleveland Browns=== | ||
| On September 14, |
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&hl=en | title=More big names cut By pro clubs | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</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&hl=en | title=Transactions | accessdate=April 30, 2017}}</ref> | ||
| ===St. Louis Cardinals=== | ===St. Louis Cardinals=== | ||
| In December |
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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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | (1953-08-11) August 11, 1953 (age 71) Provo, Utah | ||||||
| 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 | |||||||
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Roland Bert Woolsey (born August 11, 1953) is a former professional American football cornerback in the NFL. Drafted 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 years
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
- "Landry: Rookies Reason We're Here". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "The 50 greatest sports figures of the century from each of the 50 states". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Player say fire Garvey". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Two different philosophies in draft". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Trio Timmed by Seahawks". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "More big names cut By pro clubs". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Transactions". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- Boise State Hall of Fame bio
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