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Professional football career. Weathers signed with the Oakland Raiders of the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 1970. Now playing as a linebacker, [3] Weathers played in seven games for the Raiders in 1970, helping them win the AFC West Division title, on their way to the first-ever AFC Championship Game.
Number: 49. Position: LB. Years: 1970-71. School: San Diego State. Renowned actor Carl Weathers of Rocky fame wore the Silver and Black before donning Apollo Creed's red, white and blue boxing...
Feb 2, 2024 · The Raiders Family is mourning the loss of Carl Weathers, who passed away Thursday. Weathers played two seasons with the Silver and Black before embarking on a successful acting career that...
Feb 2, 2024 · Carl Weathers, Apollo Creed in ‘Rocky’ franchise and former Raiders linebacker, dies at 76 - The Athletic. By Vic Tafur and Dan Uthman. Feb 2, 2024. 123. Carl Weathers, the iconic action...
Feb 3, 2024 · Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — he majored in theater — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, for the Oakland Raiders, in 1970. “When I found football, it was a completely different outlet,” says Weathers told the Detroit News.
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Feb 9, 2024 · Weathers, who died Feb. 1, was a linebacker for the Oakland Raiders before becoming an actor. His credits included Action Jackson, Arrested Development and Happy Gilmore . Originally...
Feb 2, 2024 · The actor, who played Apollo Creed in the \"Rocky\" films and faced Arnold Schwarzenegger in \"Predator,\" passed away in his sleep. He also appeared in \"Happy Gilmore,\" \"Arrested Development\" and \"The Mandalorian.\"
