Harry Newsome
Harry Newsome (born January 25, 1963) is a former professional American football player who played punter for nine seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings. He was drafted by the Steelers in the eighth round of the 1985 NFL Draft.[1] Harry holds the record for the longest punt in Three Rivers Stadium of 84 yards. He shares with Herman Weaver the NFL record for most of his own punts blocked in a career with 14. In 1988, he set the NFL record for most of his own punts blocked in a season with 6.[2]
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| Position: | Punter | ||||||||||
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| Born: | January 25, 1963 Cheraw, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) | ||||||||||
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| College: | Wake Forest | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1985 / Round: 8 / Pick: 214 | ||||||||||
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Today, Newsome lives in his hometown, Cheraw, SC with his wife, Beth. Together, they have three children: Josh, Laurin, and Cody. After retirement, Newsome founded his own landscaping company.
References
- "1985 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
- Loede, Matt (2013). 100 Things Steelers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Triumph Books. p. 42. ISBN 9781623683016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
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