Junior Championshipsbefore a career-ending injury at 29. Brandon Williams DT Ravens Summit/Missouri Southern. In only his second season, his peers awarded him with the Lester B. Pearson Award (now the Ted Lindsay Award), given to the leagues MVP by the NHL Players Association. >> Herm Wedemeyer, Back, 5-10, 178, Los Angeles Dons/Baltimore Colts, 1948-49 (25) Nine players who graduated from high school in Hawaii are currently in the NFL Marcus Mariota, Tyson Alualu, Kamalei Correa from Saint Louis, Kaimi Fairbairn, DeForest Buckner and Manti Te'o from Punahou, Max Unger from Hawaii Prep, Shawn Lauvao from Farrrington, and Kamu Grugier-Hill from Kamehameha. Here's a look at other NFL players who have become high school coaches. Archie Moore >> The Old Mongoose won 185 of his 219 fights over the span of a long and impressive career, and holds the record for the most career knockouts. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. The circumstances surrounding his death, at age 38, remain a mystery. Brian Hill RB Falcons Belleville West/Wyoming. Overall, there are 120 players from 35 different schools who have played in at least one regular-season game at footballs highest level, according to pro-football-reference.com. RB Eddie Lacy, Gretna Some high schools are prep baseball factories with pipelines to the major leagues. James Cool Papa Bell >> The St. Louis Star center fielder was said to be so fast, he could turn off the lights and be under the covers before the room got dark. Tala Esera-Dolphins >> Pio Sagapolutele, DT/DE, 6-6, 297, Cleveland/New England/New Orleans, 1991-97 (92) Adoree Jackson (IR) CB Titans Belleville East/USC. RB Leonard Fournette, New Orleans Lola: Consider an omelet-stuffed crepe or biscuits and crawfish gravy to give you the energy necessary for the game. Christian Kirksey (IR) LB Packers Hazelwood East/Iowa. He played for. Quarterback Marcus Mariota is one of 16 Saint Louis alumni to play in the NFL. of the 2002 NFL Draft. >> Kamu Grugier-Hill, OLB, 6-2, 230, Philadelphia, 2016-present (43) >> Tim Manoa, RB, 6-1, 227, Cleveland/Indianapolis, 1987-1991 (53) Baseball player for the St. Louis Browns (1890) Born in East St. Louis Hank Bauer: Jul 31, 1922: Feb 9, 2007: . Thanks. Al Trost >> The St. Louis native helped SLU win back-to-back championships before playing on the 1972 U.S. Mens National Team. Rookie backup had first NFL sack vs. Rams on Sept. 27; averaging 15 plays a game. BOX 191606 >> Ray Austin, DB, 5-11, 190, New York Jets/Chicago, 1997-99 (43) Hover to zoom. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Erma Bergmann >> Bergie threw a perfect game in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, years before becoming a police officer. This page was last edited on 29 December 2022, at 16:20. Baileys Range: Order a made-from-scratch burger, and add a shake. Continuing from 1998 Saint Louis went on to win the HHSAA Football Championship in 1999, 2002, 2010, 2016, 2017, 2018, and most recently in 2019. 1 in the NFL draft, but the Rams knew the 6-foot-7 offensive tackle was worth it when St. Louis selected him in 1997. >> Sam Hipa, E, 5-11, 165, Dayton Triangles, 1927-28 (5) >> Ashley Lelie, WR, 6-3, 200, Denver/San Francisco/Atlanta/Oakland, 2002-08 (107) >> Daniel Teo-Nesheim, 6-3, 250, Philadelphia/Tampa Bay, 2010-13 (39), McKinley Tigers (2) Former teammate Grover Cleveland Alexander once said, Personally, I dont think a more skillful man ever stepped up to the plate. The Hall of Famers playing career began and ended in St. Louisfirst with the Cards and later with the Browns. Joe Germaine was a backup quarterback for the St. Louis Rams, Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals and San Diego Chargers from 1999-2004. . Wright was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. Orlando Lamar Pace (born November 4, 1975) is an American former professional football player who was a tackle for 13 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the St. Louis Rams.Pace played college football at Ohio State University, where he twice received unanimous All-American honors, and was selected by the Rams first overall in the 1997 NFL Draft. Manti Teo is playing for the New Orleans Saints, not Houston. >> Maake Kemoeatu, DT, 6-5, 335, Baltimore/Carolina/Washington, 2002-12 (136) June 11, 2022 Posted by: Charles Sonny Liston >> After serving time in the state pen, The Big Bear began a boxing career. Back with Big Red after 1 seasons with Giants; 6-year pro, 2 double-digit sack years. 9 Paul VI (Haddonfield, N.J.) 63-61 in a Garden . After stellar college career (4,287 yards), Hill backs up Todd Gurley in Atlanta. QB Bert Jones, Ruston. Nine players who graduated from high school in Hawaii are currently in the NFL Marcus Mariota, Tyson Alualu, Kamalei Correa from Saint Louis, Kaimi Fairbairn, DeForest Buckner and Manti Teo from Punahou, Max Unger from Hawaii Prep, Shawn Lauvao from Farrrington, and Kamu Grugier-Hill from Kamehameha. Harry Gallatin. He made the Pro Bowl four consecutive years from 1974-77 and was named first team All-Pro in 1975. His 1922 season with the Brownsin which he batted .420; led the AL in hits, stolen bases, and triples; and did a stellar job fielding first baseis still considered among the greatest single-season performances ever. Has matched his single-season career high with 3 interceptions in 8 games this season. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Craig Virgin >> After winning nine Big Ten Conference championships and an NCAA cross country championship while at the University of Illinois, Virgin became the only American to qualify for the Olympics three times in the 10,000 meters event. Jones is famous for his game-saving tackle made on Kevin Dyson of the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. DE Michael Bennett, Avondale >> Blane Gaison, DB, 6-0, 185, Atlanta, 1981-84 (54) Or write about sports? Rusty Wallace >> The Arnold nativewhose family is synonymous with racingwon 200-plus short-track races before moving to NASCAR and finishing second in his debut race. The end result could be a new NFL team in St. Louis, eventually. >> Mitchell Loewen, DE, 6-5, 275, New Orleans, 2017-18 (3), Molokai Farmers (1) Overall, NFL players hail from high schools in 47 states and the District of Columbia, four countries - Australia, Canada, England and the United States - and a U.S. territory (American. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Three former Raiders have signed since the . Giu 11, 2022 | narcissistic withdrawal. While pitching for his 125th career save in 1989which would have tied him with Sutter for the franchise recordhe damaged a ligament in his right elbow. Major League Soccer games streamed on Apple outlets are not included in ratings. Tim McCarver >> Now as well known for calling games on FOX with St. Louisan Joe Buck, the former Cardinals catcher first gained notoriety for hitting the winning homer in Game 5 of the 1964 World Series. (AP Photo/NFL Photos), 2001 NFL Draft, first round, Cincinnati Bengals -- Smith played seven seasons for the Bengals (2001-07) and seven seasons for the San Francisco 49ers (2008-2014). Rooster: Since Roosters expansion last year, you can grab a crepe with no wait. >> Joe Francis, QB/HB, 6-1, 195, Green Bay, 1958-59 (24), Farrington Governors (11) >> Jake Ingram, LS, 6-3, 232, New England/New Orleans, 2009-10 (25) In spring it competes in baseball, golf, judo, tennis, track, and volleyball. NBA Career: 1948-1958. Any help would be appreciated. He was a 15-time All-Star, a 13-time Gold Glove winnerand his home run in Game 5 of the 1985 National League Championship Series prompted Jack Bucks unforgettable call: Go crazy, folks! Johnny Mize >> Before World War II, The Big Cat played first base for the Cardinals, leading the National League with a .349 batting average and 28 home runs in 1939. A tireless ambassador of the sport, he was ranked third on the PBAs 2008 list of the 50 Greatest Players in PBA History., Pete Weber >> Though Pete finished one spot behind his dad on the PBAs aforementioned list, that ranking could change, since he won a record fifth U.S. Open this February. Next comes Kamehameha and Kahuku tied with 13 each. Facebook. EJ Reid-Rams RB Matt Forte, Lake Charles He has committed to Illinois Fighting Illini. He ranks second all-time among catchers in RBIs, with nearly 1,400. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Dave Kopay Running back Dave Kopay, who signed with the San Francisco 49ers in. RB Matt Forte, Lake Charles As a skipper, he helped the team win the 1967 Fall Classicand he coached the winning teams in 64 and 82. >> Taase Faumui, DE, 6-3, 278, Pittsburgh, 1994-95 (8) C $1.35. The folks in St. Louis have a tiger by the tail. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? Do you have a sports website? Don Carter >> Growing up here, the late Carter learned to bowl while working as a pinsetter. >> Mario Fatafehi, DT, 6-2, 300, Arizona/Carolina/Denver, 2001-04 (45) All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Some were off-the-radar talents. 2-rated rookie D-lineman by Pro Football Focus behind No. An alphabetical, info-packed, anything-but-exhaustive list of players who made their marks here. 2002 Pac-10 Co-Offensive Player of The Year with Carson Palmer. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. (AP Photo/Charles W. Harrity), 1979 NFL Draft, first round, San Diego Chargers -- Winslow played nine seasons for the Chargers (1979-1987). I need some help with getting a list of successful quarterbacks from St. Louis HS. Markus Golden OLB Cardinals Affton/Missouri. Barclay Plager >> The Blues were once considered the Plagers team, with brothers Barclay, Bob, and Bill on the ice. The St. Louis XFL team took the town by storm during its short run in 2020, and it faces more competition this time. Super Bowl 53 champ with Patriots; set Falcons single-game mark in 17 with 6 sacks. But unlike their football and basketball counterparts that send players to the NFL and NBA, the baseball high schools are spread throughout North America and include schools from cities outside of the United States. Lou Brock >> The left fielder broke Ty Cobbs stolen-bases record, helped the Cards win two World Series, and was a six-time All-Star. In winter it competes in canoe paddling, basketball, soccer, swimming and diving, riflery, tennis and wrestling. John David Crow >> A first-round draft pick for the Cardinals, the Heisman Trophywinning running back played for the Big Red from 1958 to 1964 and completed more passes than any other non-quarterback in the history of the NFL. California is the only other state with at least five schools. It was founded in 1846 to serve Catholics in the former Kingdom of Hawaii. But beyond winning championships with the Cards in 1942 and 1946, his accomplishments include 1,820 games played and 1,148 RBIsespecially impressive feats considering that he missed three seasons while serving in World War II. At age 32, he was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, setting a record as the youngest player to earn the honor. Albert Pujols >> Despite his departure to Anaheim, Prince Albert will go down as one of the Redbirds all-time greats, having won two World Series and three National League MVP titles with the team, as well as holding the franchise record for grand slams. Vince Coleman >> Forgoing a career as an NFL kicker, Coleman set the single-season record for stolen bases in the baseball minors before leading the National League in that category for all six years that he played for the Redbirds. A Historical Analysis / Return To Players by Birthplace Player: Born In: Date of Birth: Debut Year: Final Year: Bill Abstein: St. Louis, Missouri 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Kristin Folkl-Kaburakis >> The St. Josephs Academy grad led her basketball and volleyball teams to state championships all four years, won three NCAA volleyball titles at Stanford University, and played in the WNBA before joining the St. Louis Sports Commission. Grade 5 was reinstated and added to the middle school. Forever be an Icon and Legend, Missing so much from kahuku. Ezekiel Elliott RB Cowboys John Burroughs/Ohio State. Blaine Gabbert QB Bucs Parkway West/Missouri. >> Augie Cabrinha, Wingback, 5-8, 170, Dayton Triangles, 1927 (3), Punahou Buffanblu (15) His 90 career shutouts remain a National League record. Roy Sievers >> The St. Louis native began his big-league career in his hometown with the Browns, being named American League Rookie of the Year in 1949. Selections by Dennis Dillon, Words by Jarrett Medlin, P.O. The seven-time Pro Bowler was at the heart of The Greatest Show on Turf.. Known for his colorful personality, the Cardinals ace later became a sports commentator and was portrayed in the 1952 movie The Pride of St. Louis. Sometimes it fields members in the Pac-5, an alliance of Honolulu-area private academies. Blondies: Before walking to the Dome, order a Blonde Benedict and bloody Mary while sitting on the patio. Lori Chalupny >> The Nerinx Hall High School grad won an NCAA soccer title in North Carolina before playing for the now-defunct Saint Louis Athletica and helping the U.S. win Olympic gold in 2008. 6-4, 250, Detroit, 1980 (12), Aiea Na Alii (1) Whether it's local legends in high school football, stars at the college football level, or Super Bowl champions in the NFL, players born in The Pelican State are truly different. He was a member of the 49ers team that advanced to Super Bowl XLVII. Henry Armstrong >> The late Henry Jackson Jr. learned to box here before becoming the only boxer to be world champion in three divisions at the same time. >> Pete Noga, LB, 6-0, 212, St. Louis Cardinals, 1987 (3) Attended East St. Louis High School Kerry Glenn: Jan 3, 1962: Cornerback for the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins: Born in East St. Louis, Illinois Terry Hawthorne: Jan 1, 1990: RB Warrick Dunn, New Orleans Hale Irwin >> A native of Joplin, Irwin was a standout football player and an NCAA champion in golf at the University of Colorado before going on to the PGA, where he won three U.S. Saint Louis was the last high school football team in Hawaii to play a game in 2019, back when the Crusaders had their 38-game win streak snapped by Florida's St. Thomas Aquinas in Las Vegas as . >> Kealoha Pilares, WR, 5-10, 213, Carolina, 2011-12 (20) Career: 2017-2022. Twitter. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Stars such as wide receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, offensive tackle Andrew Whitworth, cornerback Morris Claiborne, safety Landon Collins and quarterback Dak Prescott dominate the league today. The St. Louis native played defensive back at the University of Missouri-Columbia and was drafted by the Detroit Lions. Williams was a wide receiver from 1967 to 1973 in the NFL and played for the San Diego Chargers, now in Los Angeles, Pittsburgh Steelers and St. Louis Cardinals, now in Arizona. Unprecedented Access >> We once stood in line for a hot dog behind a player at a River City Rascals gamecloser than even front-row seats. He rushed for over 12,000 yards and scored more than 100 touchdowns in the NFL with the Colts and St. Louis Rams. >> Kaipo McGuire, WR, 5-10, 182, Indianapolis, 1997-98 (4) Bob Pettit >> The NBAs first-ever recipient of the MVP Award, the man once nicknamed Dutch was selected as an All-Star every year he played. He remains the only man to win 100-plus singles titles and held the record for reaching the most major quarterfinals. Billingsley will be in his first season at East St. Louis. Beginning in 1949, it dropped the lower grade levels one at a time, concentrating on a curriculum as a high school serving grades 9 through 12. 2 overall in 1994 by Indianapolis and became one of the greatest dual-threat players in NFL history during a 12-year career with the Colts and Rams. They exist everywhere and come from all over the country. >> Donovan Raiola, C, 6-2, 293, Tampa Bay, 2010 (1) WR Mike Wallace, New Orleans >> Rockne Freitas, T, 6-6, 270, Detroit/Tampa Bay, 1968-78 (134) He was named Rookie of the Year in 1984 and took home the Winston Cup Series title five years later. Before he shined as an all-time wide receiver with the Colts, and before starring at Miami, Reggie Wayne was the pride of John Ehret High School in Marrero, Louisiana.