George Winslow (American football)

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Position:Punter (football)
Personal information
Born: (1963-07-28) July 28, 1963 (age 60)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school: La Salle College
(Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania)
College: Wisconsin, Villanova
Undrafted: 1987
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Punts:34
Punting yards:1,211

George Winslow (born July 28, 1963) is a former punter in the National Football League. 1987 Winslow was signed as a free agent. [1] He first played with the Cleveland Browns during the 1987 NFL season. Released during the 1987 season. Buffalo signed Winslow in 1988, but released him August 1988 during pre-season. [2] After a year away from the NFL, he played with the New Orleans Saints during the 1989 NFL season. [3] The Saints released Winslow October 1989. [4] November 1989 he had a tryout with the Eagles, but was not signed. [5]

Winslow was voted All-Decade Team and All-Catholic Team for his time at La Salle High School. [6] While in college, one coach stated "The kid had one kick that hung up there for 6.2 seconds." [7]

George's son Ryan Winslow has played in the National Football League (NFL) as a punter as well. [8]

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References

  1. UPI, Dec 13, 1987. Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  2. Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, MA, Aug 25, 1988. Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  3. "George Winslow". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  4. Charlotte Observer, Oct 12, 1989. Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  5. Daily News, Lebanon, PA, Nov 21, 1989. Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  6. Philadelphia Daily News, Jan 22, 1990. Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  7. SI, Nov 10, 1986. Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  8. Sports Illustrated, Jan 25, 2021. Retrieved Aug 22, 2021