Scott Galbraith
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| Position: | Tight End | ||||||||
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| Date of birth: | January 7, 1967 | ||||||||
| Place of birth: | Sacramento, California | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 258 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | North Highlands (CA) | ||||||||
| College: | USC | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1990 / Round: 7 / Pick: 178 | ||||||||
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Alan Scott Galbraith (born January 7, 1967 in Sacramento, California) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League for nine seasons for the Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Washington Redskins, and Green Bay Packers. As a member of the Cowboys, he was part of the Super Bowl XXVIII championship team over the Buffalo Bills.
Early years
Galbraith played tight end for North Highlands High School in North Highlands, California. He played college football for the Trojans of the University of Southern California. He became a starter as a junior after replacing an injured Paul Green. In his last year he earned All-Pac-10 honors and was a part of the 1990 Rose Bowl winning team. He finished his college career with 51 receptions for 571 yards and 5 touchdowns.
Professional career
Cleveland Browns
Galbraith was selected in the seventh round (178th overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. He became a regular starter at tight end in his second season. In 1992, he was relegated to a backup role after the team signed free agent Mark Bavaro. He was waived on August 31, 1993, after Brian Kinchen passed him on the depth chart.[1]
Dallas Cowboys (first stint)
On November 11, 1993, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys.[2] During his time with the team he was mainly used as a backup to Jay Novacek and as a blocker. He was a part of the Super Bowl XXVIII championship team.
Washington Redskins
On May 16, 1995, he signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins and started all 16 games.[3] The next year he started 6 games. He was released on June 4, 1997.[4]
Dallas Cowboys (second stint)
In 1997, he was signed as a free agent by the Dallas Cowboys to provide depth at tight end after the retirement of Jay Novacek and the release of Kendell Watkins.[5]
Green Bay Packers
On December 23, 1998, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers to provide depth at tight end after Mark Chmura suffered a pulled right calf muscle.[6]
Personal life
Galbraith is currently the Chaplain of the Sacramento Kings. He is also the General Manager of the Cafe Barista Coffee House.
References
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1346&dat=19930803&id=6qpNAAAAIBAJ&sjid=g_wDAAAAIBAJ&pg=4060,2479400&hl=en
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1314&dat=19931112&id=brsyAAAAIBAJ&sjid=3_ADAAAAIBAJ&pg=2997,612699&hl=en
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1298&dat=19950517&id=ff4yAAAAIBAJ&sjid=vwcGAAAAIBAJ&pg=2665,3106696&hl=en
- ↑ http://www.nytimes.com/1997/06/05/sports/transactions-483354.html
- ↑ https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1817&dat=19970713&id=m0ogAAAAIBAJ&sjid=PqYEAAAAIBAJ&pg=6652,2735930&hl=en
- ↑ http://articles.latimes.com/1998/dec/27/sports/sp-58114
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