kids encyclopedia robot

Kevin House facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Kevin House
refer to caption
House, c. 1982
No. 89, 83
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1957-12-20) December 20, 1957 (age 67)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 181 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school: University City
(University City, Missouri)
College: Southern Illinois
NFL Draft: 1980 / Round: 2 / Pick: 49
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 299
Receiving yards: 5,169
Touchdowns: 34
Player stats at PFR

Kevin Nathaniel House was born on December 20, 1957. He is a former American football player. Kevin played as a wide receiver, which is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. He was chosen by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the 1980 NFL Draft. Kevin played in the NFL for eight seasons, from 1980 to 1987. He played for the Buccaneers and the Los Angeles Rams.

Kevin House's Football Career

Kevin House was a talented wide receiver. He played college football at Southern Illinois University. In 1980, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked him in the second round of the NFL Draft. This was a big step for his career.

Playing for the Buccaneers

Kevin spent most of his career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He was known for catching many passes and gaining lots of yards. His best season was in 1981. That year, he caught 56 passes for 1,176 yards. He also scored 9 touchdowns, which was a career high. He was a key player for the Buccaneers during his time there.

Time with the Los Angeles Rams

In 1986, Kevin House joined the Los Angeles Rams. He played for them for two seasons. After the 1987 season, he finished his professional football career. Overall, he caught 299 passes for 5,169 yards and scored 34 touchdowns in his NFL career.

Life After Football

After he stopped playing professional football, Kevin House started a new chapter. He opened and ran a hair salon for some time. Later, he sold the salon. He then worked as a recruiter for a company called T-Mobile. After that, he worked for Bank of America. Kevin House is now retired.

kids search engine
Kevin House Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.