Kevin House facts for kids
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House, c. 1982
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | December 20, 1957 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 181 lb (82 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | University City (University City, Missouri) |
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| College: | Southern Illinois | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49 | ||||||
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Kevin Nathaniel House Sr. was born on December 20, 1957. He is a former American football player. Kevin House played as a wide receiver. This position means he was a player who catches passes from the quarterback. He was known for his speed and ability to make big plays.
Kevin House was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round of the 1980 NFL draft. The NFL draft is an event where professional football teams pick new players from college. He played for eight seasons in the NFL. He played for the Buccaneers from 1980 to 1986. Then, he played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1986 to 1987. His son, Kevin House Jr., also played professional football as a cornerback.
Playing in the NFL
Kevin House was a very important player for his teams. He was known for catching many passes. He also gained a lot of yards for his teams.
Key Achievements
- In 1981, he had his best year. He caught 56 passes for 1,176 yards. He also scored 9 touchdowns that season.
- In 1984, he caught 76 passes. This was the most catches he made in a single season.
- During his career, he caught a total of 299 passes.
- He gained 5,169 receiving yards in total.
- He scored 34 touchdowns during his time in the NFL.
Kevin House played in some important playoff games too. These are special games after the regular season. In 1986, he scored a touchdown in a playoff game for the Los Angeles Rams.
Life After Football
After he stopped playing professional football, Kevin House started a new career. He opened and ran a hair salon for some time. Later, he worked as a recruiter for a company called T-Mobile. He also worked for Bank of America. Kevin House is now retired.
