Curtis Jordan

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Curtis Jordan
Curtis Jordan Golden Football (NFL Superbowl 50th Anniversary).jpeg
Jordan being honored by the NFL in receiving a Gold NFL Football as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Super Bowl
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Position: Safety
Personal information
Born: (1954-01-25) January 25, 1954 (age 70)
Lubbock, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school: Lubbock (TX) Monterey
College: Texas Tech
NFL draft: 1976  / round: 6 / pick: 158
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:17
Fumble recoveries:9
Defensive TDs:1
Player stats at PFR

Curtis Wayne Jordan (born January 25, 1954) is a former American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins. He played college football at Texas Tech University and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1976 NFL draft.

Since retiring from football in 1986, Jordan has been involved in the restaurant business in Lubbock. His interest in restaurants was sparked during the 1982 NFL players strike. Jordan was involved in the operation of several East Coast restaurants before returning to Lubbock, where he owns Cujo's Sportz Bar, 50th Street Caboose, and the Copper Caboose. In July 2009, he opened the first Five Guys Burgers and Fries chain outlet in Lubbock. Within five weeks, the restaurant was ranked No. 2 in Texas for sales. [1]

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References

  1. "Walt Nett, "Not Just for the Guys: City's newest burger place No. 2 in Texas for sales after five weeks"". Lubbock Avalanche-Journal . Archived from the original on August 27, 2009. Retrieved August 23, 2009.