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AL HR326
Resolution
Status
Passed
6/2/2015
Primary Sponsor
Marcel Black
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Ozzie Newsome, a native of Colbert County, Alabama, for his outstanding integrity, character, and lifetime achievements.
- Won state championships in football, basketball, and baseball at Colbert County High School and started all four years at the University of Alabama under Coach Bear Bryant, earning the nickname "Wizard of Oz".
- Drafted by the Cleveland Browns in 1978 as a tight end, named Offensive Player of the Year his rookie year, and won the Ed Block Courage Award for never missing a game despite injuries.
- Received the Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award in 1990 and is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, National High School Sports Hall of Fame, and Little League Hall of Excellence.
- Served as the first Black General Manager in NFL history and architected the Baltimore Ravens' two Super Bowl Championships.
Legislative Description
Newsome, Ozzie, outstanding achievements, commended
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Joint Rule 11
6/2/2015
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