IND TEN LAC HOU SD NYG PHI ARZ SFO PIT TB GB CHR HST RAM LA RAI BOS CIN DEN ARI DET OAK COW SDG NO ATL LVR DAL TEX JAC CRD IND TEN LAC HOU SD NYG PHI ARZ SFO PIT TB GB CHR HST RAM LA RAI BOS CIN DEN ARI DET OAK COW SDG NO ATL LVR DAL TEX JAC CRD

Sylvester Croom

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Position: OL
Date of Birth: September 25, 1954
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 235 lbs
First Team: NO (1975)
Last Team: NO (1975)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Sylvester Croom - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: September 25, 1954
Position: Offensive Lineman (OL)
Teams Played For: New Orleans Saints (1975)

Career Highlights

  • Drafted by the New Orleans Saints in 1975.
  • Played for the Saints during the 1975 NFL season.
  • Position played primarily as an Offensive Lineman, contributing to the team's protection schemes and run blocking.

Post-NFL Career

  • After his playing career, Sylvester Croom transitioned into coaching.
  • He became the head coach at Mississippi State University from 2004 to 2008, where he was the first African American head coach in the program's history.
  • Under his leadership, the team achieved notable victories and improvements in performance.

Legacy

  • Sylvester Croom is recognized for his contributions both on the field as a player and off the field as a coach.
  • His journey reflects the challenges and successes faced by many players transitioning to coaching roles in professional football.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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