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词条 Gary Padjen
释义

  1. Early years

  2. Professional career

     Dallas Cowboys  Washington Redskins  Baltimore Colts / Indianapolis Colts 

  3. References

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Gary Anthony Padjen (born July 2, 1958) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis Colts. He played college football at Arizona State University.

Early years

Padjen attended Kearns High School, where he practiced football and track. In football, he was a member of two unbeaten teams. As a senior, he was one of the team's captains and received All-State honors at defensive tackle.

He accepted a football scholarship from Arizona State University. As a freshman, he was a backup at middle guard. As a sophomore, he was converted into a linebacker and was named the starter at middle linebacker.

As a junior, he ranked sixth on the team in tackles. As a senior, he developed a reputation as one of the hardest hitters on the team and ranked first with 123 tackles.[1]

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Padjen was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 11th round (300th overall) of the 1980 NFL Draft. He was waived on August 25.[2]

Washington Redskins

On April 6, 1981, he was signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins.[3] He was released on August 27.[4]

Baltimore Colts / Indianapolis Colts

On March 20, 1982, he was signed as a free agent by the Baltimore Colts, reuniting with his former college head coach Frank Kush.[5][6] He started 3 contests at inside linebacker during the strike shortened season. He missed the game against the Miami Dolphins with an ankle injury.

Padjen played mainly on special teams. In 1984, the franchise moved to Indianapolis and he was named the special teams captain. He was released on August 27, 1985.[7]

On February 24, 1986, he signed a contract with the Arizona Outlaws of the United States Football League, reuniting with his former college head coach Frank Kush.[8] He did not have an opportunity to play, after the league folded before the start of the season.

In 1987, after the NFLPA strike was declared on the third week of the season, those contests were canceled (reducing the 16 game season to 15) and the NFL decided that the games would be played with replacement players. On September 24, Padjen was signed to be a part of the Colts replacement team.[9] He played in one game, before suffering a thigh injury. He announced his retirement on October 19.[10]

References

1. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/6641454/ | title=Landry thinks Roe will be key for Cowboys | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
2. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/120043932/ | title=Dolphins trade 2 for fullback DuBose | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
3. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/04/06/Rookie-linebacker-Farley-Bell-who-left-training-camp-last/6395355381200/ | title=Rookie linebacker Farley Bell, who left training camp last... | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
4. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1985/08/28/nfl-transactions/ac8b6989-b3a0-42ef-bd72-62a3e0ea7a9e/ | title=Transactions | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
5. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/120023835/ | title=Maroon tint follows Colts to Tempe | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
6. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.nytimes.com/1982/03/21/sports/transactions-football.html | title=Transactions | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
7. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/08/27/Tuesdays-Sports-Transactions/5917493963200/ | title=Tuesday's Sports Transactions | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
8. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/106241595/ | title=Dowhower hopes owners approve use of replays | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
9. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/154791183/ | title=Padjen's back | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
10. ^{{cite web| url=https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/2598881/ | title=Indianapolis Colts | accessdate=January 12, 2019}}
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