Calvin Muhammad facts for kids
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| Born: | December 10, 1958 Jacksonville, Florida |
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| Died: | January 4, 2023 (aged 64) Jacksonville, Florida |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Wide receiver |
| College | Texas Southern |
| NFL draft | 1980 / Round: 12 / Pick: 322 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1982 | Los Angeles Raiders |
| 1984 | Washington Redskins |
| 1987 | San Diego Chargers |
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Calvin Saleem Muhammad was an American football player. He was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played for teams like the Los Angeles Raiders, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers. His birth name was Calvin Vincent Raley. He played college football before joining the NFL.
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Calvin Muhammad's Football Journey
Early Life and College Years
Calvin Muhammad was born on December 10, 1958. His birth name was Calvin Vincent Raley. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida. He went to college at Texas Southern University. While in college, he decided to convert to Islam. This is when he changed his name to Calvin Saleem Muhammad.
After his college football career, Calvin Muhammad was chosen in the NFL Draft. This is an event where NFL teams pick new players. He was drafted in the 12th round of the 1980 NFL Draft.
Playing in the National Football League
Calvin Muhammad played as a wide receiver. This position catches passes from the quarterback. He played for a few different teams in the NFL.
His first team was the Los Angeles Raiders. He played for them from 1982 to 1983. After that, he joined the Washington Redskins. He played with the Redskins during the 1984 and 1985 seasons. Later in his career, in 1987, he played for the San Diego Chargers.
Family and Later Life
Calvin Muhammad had a family with five children. He had three daughters named Khaleelah, Bekkah, and Jean. He also had two sons named Ibin and Vincent.
Calvin Muhammad passed away on January 4, 2023. He was 64 years old when he died.
