At the start of Goulds NFL career, he was signed by the New England Patriots during the preseason after going undrafted. He turned 45 in August, according to the NFL. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II), Former Detroit Lions safety Yale Lary stands during a half time ceremony naming the teams 75th season all-time team during an NFL football in Detroit, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008. Hes been the oldest living NFL Hall of Famer since the death of NFL Films founder Ed Sabol in 2015. The Packers chose Crosby in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Age: 38 (Born July 10, 1984) Position: Long Snapper. (National Football League), National Football League Hall of Famer Jackie Smith, a former tight end for the St. Louis Cardinals kneels in front of his star along Delmar Boulevard in University City, Mo., Sunday, May 20, 2001. Dave Pear, former NFL Player - His blog is worth reading. Johannsen, Alice E.(1993). He later had a lengthy NFL coaching career, taking the 1985 New England Patriots to a surprise Super Bowl appearance. David "Deacon" Jones - December 9, 1938. Living under Jim Crow: 'Mother Liddell' tells her . Cecil Sounders Born: Jan. 3, 1921 (100 years old) A high school standout at Bucyrus High School in Ohio, Sounders stayed in-state and went on to star at Ohio State University where he was a three-time All-American. He only stayed with the Lions for a year, before spending the next season with the Texans. Featured Image Photo Credit: Getty Images. Among the 10 oldest active NFL players, four are quarterbacks, three are punters, two are offensive tackles and one is a kicker. He joined the San Francisco 49ers in the fledgling AAFC for the 1946 season. Clark Harris. As for the politician note, he unsuccessfully ran for a state congressional seat in California three times, though he was a legitimate candidate all three times. 2023 draft prospect Joey Porter Jr. is looking to set himself apart in the NFL where his dad, Joey Porter Sr. has previously blazed a trail for the family name. Since Trippi could do so many things and was a versatile player, he played for a few seasons as a left halfback, a quarterback, and offensive haflback. The No. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan), Offensive lineman Ron Mix of the San Diego Chargers poses for a photograph. Retrieved 18 October 2010. Who is the oldest NFL player ever? 'I think it's a yes'. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Years Active in the NFL: 1946 1955 (10 seasons) Before the 49ers, Gould had a brief stint with the Giants, following a decade with the Chicago Bears. On January 3, 2021, Matt Prater set the new NFL record for most career field goals of 50-yards or more. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Along the way, Trippi saw the game transform in front of him, after the $100,000 rookie had paved the way decades and decades ago. 10 of the Oldest Players in NFL History inducted into Ohio States Hall of Fame in 2002, 8 Most Expensive and Valuable Football Cards Ever, Chalino Snchezs 7 Siblings Ranked Oldest to Youngest, The 10 Wayans Siblings Ranked Oldest to Youngest, 10 Oldest Boxing Champions Who Ever Lived. Current Position: Long Snapper Who is the oldest active player in the NFL? Following his playing career, Berry worked as an assistant coach for numerous teams before serving as head coach of the New England Patriots from 1984 to 1989. After being traded from the New Orleans Saints to the Denver Broncos, tight end Adam Trautman revealed he was "hoping to get moved.". Position(s): Linebacker. Sounders was inducted into the Ohio State athletic Hall of Fame in 2002. Perhaps North America's best athlete of all time, the legendary Jim Thorpe once called Trippi the "greatest football player I have ever seen.". Players who have announced their retirement or did not play in the 2020 NFL season were . David E. Weaver, Ohioana Library Association executive director, said that Liddell, 97, was the oldest author ever represented at the festival. Will Levis, projected top-10 pick, not selected in first round of NFL Draft Thursday night. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Jason Peters is currently an offensive tackle for the Chicago Bears. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. How high do Rams climb after win over Cardinals? USA Today. When contract negotiations went south in Philadelphia, he joined the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the CFL where he played four more seasons before moving into the role of head coach at the age of 29. Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles; ^ "Centenarian George Daneel dies". (AP Photo/Mel Evans). 10 Oldest Coaches in NFL (National Football League), In this Nov. 14, 2011 photo, Hall of Fame football player Forrest Gregg shows one of his Super Bowl Championship rings after an interview where he talked about his battle with Parkinson's disease, in Colorado Springs, Colo., (AP Photo/Ed Andrieski), Lenny Moore, Baltimore Colts halfback from Penn State, at the team's summer training camp at Western Maryland College in Westminster, Maryland on July 18, 1960. Who Is The Oldest Living Retired Nfl Player? Football's oldest living Hall of Famers | List Wire We just did the 10 oldest baseball hall of famers, so here are the 10 oldest living Hall of Famers who have been enjoying that honor for decades: Trippi was part of the Chicago Cardinals famed Million Dollar Backfield that won the 1947 NFL championship. Clark Harris is currently a long snapper with the Cincinnati Bengals. Is the secret to a long life losing Super Bowls? He was a member of the Jets team that upset the Colts in Super Bowl III. Matt Prater has been in the NFL for over 16 years and has bounced around various teams. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig), Jim Taylor is shown at the NFL football draft at Radio City Music Hall, Friday, April 29, 2011, in New York. Current Position: Punter Jones remained with the Browns until he retired in 1955. A high school standout at Bucyrus High School in Ohio, Sounders stayed in-state and went on to star at Ohio State University where he was a three-time All-American. Position(s): Quarterback. 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