Anthony Bass (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
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| Born: | March 27, 1975 St. Albans, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 192 lb (87 kg) |
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| High school: | South Charleston (South Charleston, West Virginia) |
| College: | Bethune–Cookman (1994–1997) |
| Undrafted: | 1998 |
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Anthony Emmanuel Bass (born March 27, 1975) is an American former professional football defensive back who played two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Bethune–Cookman University.
Early life and college
Anthony Emmanole Bass was born on March 27, 1975, in St. Albans, West Virginia. He attended South Charleston High School in South Charleston, West Virginia.
He lettered for the Bethune–Cookman Wildcats from 1994 to 1997.
Professional career
Bass signed with the Minnesota Vikings on May 1, 1998, after going undrafted in the 1998 NFL draft. He was released on August 24, 1998.
He was signed to the practice squad of the Green Bay Packers on September 9, 1998, but was released three days later on September 12.
Bass was then signed to the Vikings' practice squad on September 17, 1998. He was promoted to the active roster on November 10 and played in three games that season without recording any statistics. He appeared in 14 games, starting three, for the Vikings during the 1999 season, totaling 17 solo tackles, three assisted tackles, one interception, and one pass breakup. Bass was released by the Vikings on August 14, 2000.
Personal life
Bass is a pastor and founded the Endurance Church in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.
