Art Strahan

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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
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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.[1] Strahan grew up in Houston, Texas.[2][3]

Strahan attended Booker T. Washington High School in Newton.[1] He was the co-captain of his high school football team.[4]

College career

Strahan played as a defensive end and offensive lineman for four years at the Texas Southern University.[4] He made all-conference teams his last two seasons.[4]

Professional career

Strahan played with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League in 1965.[2][3][4] He then played for the Orlando Panthers of the Continental Football League in 1966 and 1967, their first two seasons in Orlando.[2][3][4]

The Panthers then sold Strahan's contract to the Dallas Cowboys on March 13, 1968.[5] Strahan was cut by the Cowboys and picked up off the waiver wire by the Atlanta Falcons on August 28, 1968.[6][7] The Falcons released Strahan on September 3, 1968, and sent him to play for the Continental Football League's Alabama Hawks.[3][7][8] On November 16, 1968, Strahan was added back to the active roster of the Falcons.[9]

Strahan was cut by the Falcons in September 1969, and returned to the Orlando Panthers for the 1969 season.[3][10]

Strahan was signed by the Los Angeles Rams on May 16, 1970.[3] He was subsequently released on September 4, 1970.[11] He played 2 games with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 1970.[citation needed]

Personal life

Strahan married Delores Jean and together they had two sons, Andre and Derrick, and one daughter.[2]

He is the uncle of Michael Strahan.[12] Michael Strahan would follow his uncle in attending the Texas Southern University and becoming a defensive end in the NFL.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Art Strahan". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 9, 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d 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. ^ a b c d e f "Rams Sign Veteran Tackle". The Odessa American. Odessa, TX. May 16, 1970. p. 14. Retrieved June 9, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ^ a b c d e "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. ^ a b 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. ^ a b Litsky, Frank (May 2, 1993). "PRO FOOTBALL; And Speaking of Coming a Long Way". New York Times. Retrieved June 9, 2021.