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Reggie Slack
No. 8, 10, 17
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1968-05-02) May 2, 1968 (age 57)
Milton, Florida, U.S.
Career information
High school: Milton
College: Auburn
NFL Draft: 1990 / Round: 12 / Pick: 321
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-SEC (1988)
  • 1990 Hall of Fame Bowl MVP

Reginald "Reggie" Slack (born May 2, 1968) is a former American football player. He was a talented quarterback who played in several professional leagues. These included the Canadian Football League (CFL). Before turning professional, he played college football for the Auburn Tigers.

Reggie Slack's College Football Career

Reggie Slack grew up in Milton, Florida. He played high school football at Milton High School. After high school, he went to Auburn University. There, he became a star quarterback for the Auburn Tigers football team.

College Achievements

Reggie Slack had a great college career. In 1988, he was named to the First-team All-SEC. This means he was one of the best players in his college league. He also won the 1990 Hall of Fame Bowl MVP award. This award goes to the most valuable player in that specific bowl game.

Professional Football Journey

After his time at Auburn University, Reggie Slack was chosen in the 1990 NFL draft. The Houston Oilers picked him in the 12th round. He was the 321st player chosen overall.

Playing in Different Leagues

Reggie Slack played for the Houston Oilers from 1990 to 1992. He also played in the World League of American Football (WLAF). There, he was a player for the New York/New Jersey Knights.

Later, he moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for several teams in the CFL. These teams included the Winnipeg Blue Bombers and the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

Grey Cup Appearance

In 1997, Reggie Slack led the Saskatchewan Roughriders to the Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the CFL. It's like the Super Bowl for Canadian football.

Life After Football

After retiring from playing football, Reggie Slack started a new chapter. In 2014, he opened his own pizza restaurant. His restaurant is located in Navarre, Florida.

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