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FL H9097
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/23/2012
Primary Sponsor
James Grant
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AI Summary
- Designates October 20, 2012, as "Lee Roy Selmon Day" in Florida
- Lee Roy Selmon was a University of Oklahoma defensive end who won back-to-back national championships in 1974 and 1975, received the Lombardi Award and Outland Trophy in 1975, and was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988
- As the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' first draft pick in 1976, Selmon recorded 78.5 sacks and 742 tackles during his nine-year career, was selected to six consecutive Pro Bowls, won the 1979 NFL Defensive Player of the Year award, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995
- After retiring in 1986, Selmon opened eight restaurants in the Tampa Bay area, served as Athletic Director of the University of South Florida from 2001-2004, and received multiple community service awards
- Selmon passed away on September 4, 2011, after suffering a stroke
Legislative Description
Lee Roy Selmon Day
Last Action
Adopted by Publication, companion bill(s) passed, see SR 2110 (Adopted) -HJ 908
2/28/2012
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