Zack Valentine facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | May 29, 1957 Edenton, North Carolina, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | John A. Holmes (NC) | ||||
| College: | East Carolina | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1979 / Round: 2 / Pick: 56 | ||||
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Zack Valentine was born on May 29, 1957. He is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States. Valentine played for four seasons with two different teams.
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Zack Valentine's Playing Career
Zack Valentine started his NFL journey in 1979. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. A linebacker is a defensive player. Their job is to stop the other team from scoring. They tackle players and try to get the ball back.
Super Bowl Champion
In his very first year, Zack Valentine achieved something amazing. He helped the Steelers win Super Bowl XIV. This is the championship game of the NFL season. Winning a Super Bowl is a huge accomplishment for any football player. He played for the Steelers until 1981.
Philadelphia Eagles
After his time with the Steelers, Valentine moved to another team. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1982. He played for one season with the Eagles before ending his professional playing career.
High School and College
Before joining the NFL, Zack Valentine played football in school. He went to John A. Holmes High School. This high school is located in Edenton, North Carolina. After high school, he played college football for East Carolina University.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Zack Valentine became a football coach. He coached at Woodbury High School. This school is in Woodbury, New Jersey. He was the head football coach there for many years.
Coaching Success
Valentine coached Woodbury High School from 2002 until 2012. During his time as coach, his teams won many games. He had a great record of 82 wins and 37 losses. This made him the coach with the second-most wins in the school's history. He also led his team to win three state sectional titles. This means his team was the best in their section of the state three times.
Notable Player Coached
One of the players Zack Valentine coached was Chris Pressley. Chris Pressley later became an NFL player himself. He played for Valentine from 2000 to 2003 in high school. Zack Valentine now lives in Logan Township.
