Brian Ransom (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Quarterback |
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| Born: | July 9, 1960 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) |
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| High school: | Nashville (TN) North |
| College: | Tennessee State (1979–1982) |
| Undrafted: | 1983 |
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Brian Anthony Ransom was a talented American football player. He was born on July 9, 1960. Brian played as a quarterback, which is a key position in football. He played college football at Tennessee State University. Later, he played professionally for the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was also part of the Houston Oilers in the National Football League (NFL), but he didn't play in any games for them.
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Brian Ransom's Early Life and College Football
Brian Anthony Ransom was born in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up and went to North High School in Nashville, Tennessee. He finished high school in 1979. Years later, in 2011, he was honored for his sports achievements. He was added to the Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools Sports Hall of Fame.
College Football Career
Brian played college football for the Tennessee State Tigers. He was a key player for four years, from 1979 to 1982. Being a "letterman" means he played well enough to earn a special award. In 1981, he was recognized as an All-American. This means he was one of the best college players in the country. Both the "Sheridan Poll" and The Sporting News named him an All-American.
Brian Ransom's Professional Football Journey
After college, Brian Ransom hoped to play in the NFL. He was not chosen in the 1983 NFL draft. This means no team picked him directly. However, he still got a chance to play.
Time with the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers
On April 28, 1983, Brian signed with the Dallas Cowboys. This was a big step for him. But he was released from the team on August 29, 1983.
Later that year, on September 29, 1983, the Houston Oilers signed him. He stayed with the Oilers for a few years. He was released and then brought back to the team in 1985. This happened after another quarterback, Oliver Luck, got injured. However, Brian Ransom did not play in any official games for the Oilers. He was released again on September 11, 1985.
Playing for the Montreal Alouettes
In 1986, Brian Ransom moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). He joined the Montreal Alouettes. He played in all 18 games for the team that season.
- He completed 247 of 494 passes. This means he threw the ball to his teammates successfully about 50% of the time.
- He threw for a total of 3,204 yards.
- He scored nine touchdowns by throwing the ball.
- He also ran with the ball 37 times, gaining 141 yards.
- He scored two touchdowns by running.
The Alouettes finished the 1986 season with a record of 4 wins and 14 losses.
