George Winslow (American football)

George Winslow (born July 28, 1963) is an American former professional football punter in the National Football League (NFL). In 1987, Winslow was signed as a free agent.[1] He first played with the Cleveland Browns during the 1987 NFL season, but was released during the 1987 season. Buffalo signed Winslow in 1988, but released him in August 1988 during pre-season.[2] After a year away from the NFL, he played with the New Orleans Saints during the 1989 NFL season.[3] The Saints released Winslow in October 1989.[4] In November 1989, he had a tryout with the Eagles, but was not signed.[5]

George Winslow
No. 5, 9
Position:Punter
Personal information
Born: (1963-07-28) July 28, 1963 (age 61)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:La Salle College
(Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania)
College:Wisconsin
Villanova
Undrafted:1987
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Punts:34
Punting yards:1,211
Longest punt:50
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Winslow was voted All-Decade Team and All-Catholic Team for his time at La Salle High School.[6] While in college, one coach stated "The kid had one kick that hung up there for 6.2 seconds."[7]

George's son Ryan Winslow has played in the NFL as a punter as well.[8]

References

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  1. ^ UPI, Dec 13, 1987. [1] Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  2. ^ Berkshire Eagle, Pittsfield, MA, Aug 25, 1988. [2] Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  3. ^ "George Winslow". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  4. ^ Charlotte Observer, Oct 12, 1989. [3] Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  5. ^ Daily News, Lebanon, PA, Nov 21, 1989. [4] Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  6. ^ Philadelphia Daily News, Jan 22, 1990. [5] Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  7. ^ SI, Nov 10, 1986. [6] Retrieved Aug 25, 2021
  8. ^ Sports Illustrated, Jan 25, 2021. [7] Retrieved Aug 22, 2021