Calvin Nicholas facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||
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| Born: | June 11, 1964 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | McKinley (Baton Rouge) | ||||
| College: | Grambling State (1982–1986) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 11 / Pick: 301 | ||||
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Calvin Lewis Nicholas is a former American football player. He was born on June 11, 1964. Calvin played as a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. This team is part of the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the top professional football league in the United States. He was picked by the 49ers in the 1987 NFL draft. Before that, he played college football at Grambling State University.
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Early Life and College Football
Growing Up in Louisiana
Calvin Lewis Nicholas was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This city is located in the southern United States. He went to McKinley Senior High School. This high school is also in Baton Rouge.
Playing for Grambling State
Calvin played college football for the Grambling State Tigers. He was a student at Grambling State University. He played for the team from 1982 to 1986. In 1985, he was "redshirted." This means he did not play in games that year. It allowed him to practice and keep his college eligibility for another season.
Professional Football Career
Joining the San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers chose Calvin Nicholas in the 1987 NFL draft. He was the 301st player picked overall. This happened in the 11th round of the draft. He officially signed his contract with the team on July 22, 1987.
Time with the 49ers
Calvin was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 1987. This meant he could not play for the entire 1987 season. He played in seven games for the 49ers during the 1988 season. In those games, he caught one pass for 14 yards. The 49ers released him from the team on November 22, 1988.
Short Time with the Packers
Calvin Nicholas signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 31, 1989. However, his time with the Packers was short. He was released by the team on July 29, 1989.
Life After Football
Career as a School Principal
After his football career, Calvin Nicholas became a school principal. He has worked at several high schools. In 2015, he faced a challenge while working as a principal. He was later able to resolve the situation. A court reversed the decision in 2017. By then, he had already started a new job. He became the principal at East Iberville Elementary and High School.
Family Life
Calvin Nicholas has a son named Calvin Spears. His son also became a football player.
