profootballhof.com - 4/27/2008
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Class of 2001 Tackle >>> 6-4, 277 (Jackson State) 1976-1995 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams Jackie Ray Slater . . .Rams' third-round draft pick, 1976. . . Played 20 seasons, 259 games. . .Retired tied for third most seasons played. . .Games played were most ever by offensive lineman at time of retirement . . . Blocked for seven different 1,000-yard rushers. . .Named first- or second- team All-Pro ...
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Patriots pick UCLA wide receiver Matt Slater at 153
Projo Pats Blog —
... Other than now being a member of the New England Patriots, Matt Slater's other claim to fame is that he is the son of Hall of Fame offensive lineman Jackie Slater. ...
The New England Patriots welcome WR Matt Slater
Pats Pulpit —
... "It might make it easier; I’m not real sure. But I know that’s something I have experience in and something that I love to do, and I’m not sure if everybody feels that same way when it comes to special teams. I know that that’s something I’m looking forward to contributing at and luckily I have been around there and I’m looking forward to continuing it in New England."
Oh, did I mention his father is HoF'er Jackie Slater ? Given his success at UCLA, Matt projects to have good genes.
Matt ...
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