SettingsPlayers of American football from West Virginia
Alex Hawkins
Clifton Alexander "Alex" Hawkins (born July 2, 1937) is a retired American football player who played running back for the Baltimore Colts and Atlanta Falcons.
Clifton Alexander "Alex" Hawkins (born July 2, 1937) is a retired American football player who played running back for the Baltimore Colts and Atlanta Falcons.
Ben Schwartzwalder
Floyd B. "Ben" Schwartzwalder (June 2, 1909 – June 15, 1993) was a Hall of Fame football coach at Syracuse University, where he trained such future National Football League stars as Jim Br...
Floyd B. "Ben" Schwartzwalder (June 2, 1909 – June 15, 1993) was a Hall of Fame football coach at Syracuse University, where he trained such future National Football League stars as Jim Br...
Bernie Casey
Bernard Terry "Bernie" Casey is a professional actor who initially had a career as an interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional football player.
Bernard Terry "Bernie" Casey is a professional actor who initially had a career as an interscholastic, intercollegiate and professional football player.
Bill Berrehsem
William "Bill" Stewart Berrehsem was a professional American football player for the Columbus Tigers.
William "Bill" Stewart Berrehsem was a professional American football player for the Columbus Tigers.
Bill Stobbs
Thomas William Stobbs, Jr. was a professional American football player for the National Football League's Detroit Tigers.
Thomas William Stobbs, Jr. was a professional American football player for the National Football League's Detroit Tigers.
Bill Winter (American football)
Bill Winter graduated in 1961 from Nitro High Schhol and is one of the greatest athletes the school has ever produced.
Bill Winter graduated in 1961 from Nitro High Schhol and is one of the greatest athletes the school has ever produced.
Billy Reynolds (American football)
William Dean "Billy" Reynolds (July 20, 1931December 2, 2002) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL).
William Dean "Billy" Reynolds (July 20, 1931December 2, 2002) was a professional American football halfback in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL).
Bob Adkins
Robert Grant Adkins (February 17, 1917 - December 6, 1997) was an American football blocking back, defensive end, guard and linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Green Ba...
Robert Grant Adkins (February 17, 1917 - December 6, 1997) was an American football blocking back, defensive end, guard and linebacker in the National Football League who played for the Green Ba...
Bob Hoffman
Wayne (Bob) Robert Hoffman (December 13, 1917 – April 13, 2005) was a U.S. American football running back in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams.
Wayne (Bob) Robert Hoffman (December 13, 1917 – April 13, 2005) was a U.S. American football running back in the NFL for the Washington Redskins and Los Angeles Rams.
Bob Pruett
Bob Pruett is best known as the former head football coach of the Marshall University Thundering Herd for nine seasons from 1996 to 2004.
Bob Pruett is best known as the former head football coach of the Marshall University Thundering Herd for nine seasons from 1996 to 2004.
Bobbie Howard
Bobbie Allen Howard, Jr. (born June 14, 1977) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for three seasons for the Chicago Bears.
Bobbie Allen Howard, Jr. (born June 14, 1977) is a former professional American football player who played linebacker for three seasons for the Chicago Bears.
Bryan Randall
Bryan Randall is a professional gridiron football quarterback who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League.
Bryan Randall is a professional gridiron football quarterback who currently plays for the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League.
Bull Smith
Lewis Oscar "Bull" Smith, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.
Lewis Oscar "Bull" Smith, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder.
Bullet Baker
Roy Marlon Baker (November 44, 1900 – June 18, 1961) was a professional football player in the National Football League and the first American Football League.
Roy Marlon Baker (November 44, 1900 – June 18, 1961) was a professional football player in the National Football League and the first American Football League.
Buzz Nutter
Madison Monroe "Buzz" Nutter was an American football center in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Madison Monroe "Buzz" Nutter was an American football center in the National Football League for the Baltimore Colts and Pittsburgh Steelers.
Calvin Wallace
Calvin Wallace is a former defensive end in the National Football League.
Calvin Wallace is a former defensive end in the National Football League.
Carey Bailey
Carey Bailey is an American Football Coach, former player, and an 18-year coaching veteran in the collegiate ranks.
Carey Bailey is an American Football Coach, former player, and an 18-year coaching veteran in the collegiate ranks.
Carl Lee (American football)
Carl Lee III (born February 6, 1961 in South Charleston, West Virginia) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League.
Carl Lee III (born February 6, 1961 in South Charleston, West Virginia) is a former American football cornerback in the National Football League.
Chris Jennings
Chris Jennings (born December 12, 1985) is a gridiron football running back who is currently a free agent.
Chris Jennings (born December 12, 1985) is a gridiron football running back who is currently a free agent.
Chris Massey
Christopher Todd Massey is an American football long snapper who is currently on Chicago Bears.
Christopher Todd Massey is an American football long snapper who is currently on Chicago Bears.
Cory Jackson
Cory Jackson is an American football fullback who is currently a member of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League.
Cory Jackson is an American football fullback who is currently a member of the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League.
Darrion Scott
Darrion Scott (born October 25, 1981) is an American football defensive end who is currently a member of the Washington Redskins.
Darrion Scott (born October 25, 1981) is an American football defensive end who is currently a member of the Washington Redskins.
Dick Huffman
Richard (Dick) Huffman was an American gridiron football offensive tackle/defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Richard (Dick) Huffman was an American gridiron football offensive tackle/defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Dick Leftridge
Jack Richard "Dick" Leftridge (April 14, 1944 February 27, 2007) was an American football player.
Jack Richard "Dick" Leftridge (April 14, 1944 February 27, 2007) was an American football player.
Doc Holliday (American football)
John "Doc" Holliday is the current head coach of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team.
John "Doc" Holliday is the current head coach of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team.
Doug Legursky
Wayne Douglas "Doug" Legursky is an American football center and right guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
Wayne Douglas "Doug" Legursky is an American football center and right guard for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League.
Eric Smedley
Eric Alan Smedley (born July 23, 1973) is a former professional American football defensive back in the National Football League.
Eric Alan Smedley (born July 23, 1973) is a former professional American football defensive back in the National Football League.
Frank Gatski
Frank Gatski (March 18, 1919 – November 22, 2005) was an American football player.
Frank Gatski (March 18, 1919 – November 22, 2005) was an American football player.
Fred Wyant
Frederick Mount "Fred" Wyant, Jr. is a former American football quarterback who went on to serve as an American football official in the National Football League for 27 years from 1966 through 1...
Frederick Mount "Fred" Wyant, Jr. is a former American football quarterback who went on to serve as an American football official in the National Football League for 27 years from 1966 through 1...
Fulton Walker
Fulton Luther Walker (born April 30, 1958, Martinsburg, West Virginia) is a former professional American football defensive back who played for the Miami Dolphins (1981-1985) and Los Angeles Rai...
Fulton Luther Walker (born April 30, 1958, Martinsburg, West Virginia) is a former professional American football defensive back who played for the Miami Dolphins (1981-1985) and Los Angeles Rai...
Garry Lyle
Garry Thomas Lyle (born October 20, 1945 in New Martinsville, West Virginia) is a former American football safety in the National Football League.
Garry Thomas Lyle (born October 20, 1945 in New Martinsville, West Virginia) is a former American football safety in the National Football League.
Gene Corum
Gene Corum (May 29, 1921 - January 2, 2010) was the head football coach for West Virginia University from 1960 to 1965.
Gene Corum (May 29, 1921 - January 2, 2010) was the head football coach for West Virginia University from 1960 to 1965.
Gene Trosch
Eugene Lloyd Trosch (born June 7, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio) is a former American collegiate and Professional Football defensive lineman.
Eugene Lloyd Trosch (born June 7, 1945 in Steubenville, Ohio) is a former American collegiate and Professional Football defensive lineman.
Gibby Welch
Gilbert Laverne "Gibby" Welch (December 24, 1904 – February 10, 1984) was an American football player who played college football for the University of Pittsburgh.
Gilbert Laverne "Gibby" Welch (December 24, 1904 – February 10, 1984) was an American football player who played college football for the University of Pittsburgh.
Gino Marchetti
Gino John Marchetti is a former professional American football player in the National Football League.
Gino John Marchetti is a former professional American football player in the National Football League.
Glenn Davis (athlete)
Glenn Davis was an Olympic hurdler and sprinter who won a total of three gold medals in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic games.
Glenn Davis was an Olympic hurdler and sprinter who won a total of three gold medals in the 1956 and 1960 Olympic games.
Greasy Neale
Alfred Earle "Greasy" Neale (November 5, 1891 – November 2, 1973) was an American football and baseball player and coach.
Alfred Earle "Greasy" Neale (November 5, 1891 – November 2, 1973) was an American football and baseball player and coach.
Harry Jones (American football)
Harry Lee Jones (born July 25, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League.
Harry Lee Jones (born July 25, 1945 in Huntington, West Virginia) is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League.
Harry Young (American football)
Harry "Cy" Young (March 8, 1893 – September 24, 1977), a native of Charleston, West Virginia, attended three colleges and participated in the athletic programs of all three.
Harry "Cy" Young (March 8, 1893 – September 24, 1977), a native of Charleston, West Virginia, attended three colleges and participated in the athletic programs of all three.
Herman Ball
Herman Ball was a football player and coach who was a long-time assistant in the National Football League and served as head coach of the Washington Redskins from 1949 to 1951.
Herman Ball was a football player and coach who was a long-time assistant in the National Football League and served as head coach of the Washington Redskins from 1949 to 1951.
Howard Yerges
Howard Frederick Yerges, Jr. was an American football player who played quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team in 1943 and the University of Michigan Wolverines football teams fro...
Howard Frederick Yerges, Jr. was an American football player who played quarterback for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team in 1943 and the University of Michigan Wolverines football teams fro...
Jackie Hunt
John Seva "Jackie" Hunt (February 17, 1920June 21, 1991) was an American football fullback/halfback.
John Seva "Jackie" Hunt (February 17, 1920June 21, 1991) was an American football fullback/halfback.
James Jett
James S. Jett (born December 28, 1970), is a former American football wide receiver and Olympic sprinter who played nine seasons for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders from 1993 to 2002, in the Nat...
James S. Jett (born December 28, 1970), is a former American football wide receiver and Olympic sprinter who played nine seasons for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders from 1993 to 2002, in the Nat...
Jason Rader
Jason Rader is an American football tight end who is currently a member of the Atlanta Falcons.
Jason Rader is an American football tight end who is currently a member of the Atlanta Falcons.
Jeff Casteel
Jeff Casteel is the current defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Arizona Wildcats football team.
Jeff Casteel is the current defensive coordinator and linebackers coach for the Arizona Wildcats football team.
Jeff West
Jeffrey Harold West (born April 6, 1953 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is a former National Football League punter and tight end from (1975-1985) for three teams.
Jeffrey Harold West (born April 6, 1953 in Wheeling, West Virginia) is a former National Football League punter and tight end from (1975-1985) for three teams.
Jim Aiken
James Wilson "Jim" Aiken (1900 – October 31, 1961) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball.
James Wilson "Jim" Aiken (1900 – October 31, 1961) was an American football player and coach of football and basketball.
Jim Keane
James Patrick "Jim" Keane (January 11, 1924 – March 8, 2011) was a professional American football end in the National Football League.
James Patrick "Jim" Keane (January 11, 1924 – March 8, 2011) was a professional American football end in the National Football League.
Jim Kincaid (American football)
James Davis Kincaid (born August 11, 1930 in Ansted, West Virginia) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
James Davis Kincaid (born August 11, 1930 in Ansted, West Virginia) is a former American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.
Jim Sypult
Jim Sypult is the current head football coach for Methodist University Monarchs football team in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Jim Sypult is the current head football coach for Methodist University Monarchs football team in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Jimbo Fisher
John James "Jimbo" Fisher (born October 9, 1965) is an American college football coach and former player.
John James "Jimbo" Fisher (born October 9, 1965) is an American college football coach and former player.
John Kellison
John Snowden Kellison was a professional football player in the National Football League with the Canton Bulldogs and the Toledo Maroons.
John Snowden Kellison was a professional football player in the National Football League with the Canton Bulldogs and the Toledo Maroons.
John McKay (American football)
John Harvey McKay (July 5, 1923 – June 10, 2001) was an American football coach.
John Harvey McKay (July 5, 1923 – June 10, 2001) was an American football coach.
Marc Magro
Marc Anthony Magro is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.
Marc Anthony Magro is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent.
Marshall Glenn
Marshall "Little Sleepy" Glenn (April 22, 1908 – October 11, 1983) was a player and coach of American football and basketball and a physician.
Marshall "Little Sleepy" Glenn (April 22, 1908 – October 11, 1983) was a player and coach of American football and basketball and a physician.
Marshall Goldberg
Marshall Goldberg (October 25, 1917 – April 3, 2006) was an American football halfback with the Chicago Cardinals in the National Football League.
Marshall Goldberg (October 25, 1917 – April 3, 2006) was an American football halfback with the Chicago Cardinals in the National Football League.
Mike Barber (wide receiver)
Michael Dale Barber (born June 19, 1967 in Winfield, West Virginia) is a former American football wide receiver who played college football at Marshall University.
Michael Dale Barber (born June 19, 1967 in Winfield, West Virginia) is a former American football wide receiver who played college football at Marshall University.
Oscar Lambert
Oscar Parmenas "Paddy" Lambert (October 25, 1890 – May 27, 1970) was an American football and baseball player.
Oscar Parmenas "Paddy" Lambert (October 25, 1890 – May 27, 1970) was an American football and baseball player.
Randy Moss
Randy Gene Moss is an American professional American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League.
Randy Gene Moss is an American professional American football wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League.
Red Kirkman
Roger Randolph Kirkman was a professional American football player for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Roger Randolph Kirkman was a professional American football player for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Rich Braham
Rich Braham (born November 6, 1970) is a former National Football League center who played for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Rich Braham (born November 6, 1970) is a former National Football League center who played for the Cincinnati Bengals.
Rick Tolley
Rickey Dale Tolley was the head coach of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team during the 1969 and 1970 seasons.
Rickey Dale Tolley was the head coach of the Marshall University Thundering Herd football team during the 1969 and 1970 seasons.
Robert Alexander (American football)
Robert Alan Alexander is a former American football running back who played collegiately for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Robert Alan Alexander is a former American football running back who played collegiately for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Robert Walker (American football)
Robert Walker (born June 26, 1972 in Huntington, West Virginia) was an American football running back for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Robert Walker (born June 26, 1972 in Huntington, West Virginia) was an American football running back for the West Virginia Mountaineers.
Rod Martin
Rod Martin (born April 7, 1954 in Welch, West Virginia) is a retired National Football League linebacker who played for the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders from 1977 to 1988.
Rod Martin (born April 7, 1954 in Welch, West Virginia) is a retired National Football League linebacker who played for the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders from 1977 to 1988.
Russ Bailey
Russel Brooks "Russ" Bailey was a professional American football center in the National Football League.
Russel Brooks "Russ" Bailey was a professional American football center in the National Football League.
Sam Huff
Robert Lee "Sam" Huff is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins.
Robert Lee "Sam" Huff is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League for the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins.
Scott Mayle
Scott Mayle (born October 14, 1983 in Philippi, West Virginia) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.
Scott Mayle (born October 14, 1983 in Philippi, West Virginia) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent.
Shane Burton
Franklin Shane Burton (born January 18, 1974) is a former American football defensive tackle who played eight seasons in the National Football League.
Franklin Shane Burton (born January 18, 1974) is a former American football defensive tackle who played eight seasons in the National Football League.
Tod Goodwin
Charles Tod Goodwin December 5, 1911January 7, 1997) was a professional American football End in the National Football League.
Charles Tod Goodwin December 5, 1911January 7, 1997) was a professional American football End in the National Football League.
Tom Pridemore
Larry Thomas Pridemore is a former safety from West Virginia who played eight seasons in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons and a legislator.
Larry Thomas Pridemore is a former safety from West Virginia who played eight seasons in the NFL for the Atlanta Falcons and a legislator.
Tommy Bowden
Tommy Bowden (born July 10, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American football coach who served as the head coach at Clemson University from 1999 until October 13, 2008.
Tommy Bowden (born July 10, 1954 in Birmingham, Alabama) is an American football coach who served as the head coach at Clemson University from 1999 until October 13, 2008.
Tracy Gravely
Tracy Gravely (born April 24, 1968), a native of Kimball, West Virginia, is a former all star linebacker in the Canadian Football League.
Tracy Gravely (born April 24, 1968), a native of Kimball, West Virginia, is a former all star linebacker in the Canadian Football League.
Tre Smith
Lyle C. (Tre) Smith III (born April 4, 1984 in Elkins, West Virginia) is an American football running back currently playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
Lyle C. (Tre) Smith III (born April 4, 1984 in Elkins, West Virginia) is an American football running back currently playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League.
Walt Barnes
Walter Lee Barnes born January 26, 1918 in Parkersburg, West Virginia died January 6, 1998 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, was an American football offensive lineman in the National ...
Walter Lee Barnes born January 26, 1918 in Parkersburg, West Virginia died January 6, 1998 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, was an American football offensive lineman in the National ...
Walt Brewster
Walt Southgate Brewster (born 1907, date of death unknown) was a professional American football player with the National Football League's Buffalo Bisons in 1929.
Walt Southgate Brewster (born 1907, date of death unknown) was a professional American football player with the National Football League's Buffalo Bisons in 1929.
Walter Mahan
Walter Everett Mahan was a professional football player in the National Football League for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1926 NFL season.
Walter Everett Mahan was a professional football player in the National Football League for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1926 NFL season.
William Flanagan (American football)
William Harold "Hoot" Flanagan (April 27, 1901 - ???) was a professional football player from Buckhannon, West Virginia who played during the early years of the National Football League with the...
William Harold "Hoot" Flanagan (April 27, 1901 - ???) was a professional football player from Buckhannon, West Virginia who played during the early years of the National Football League with the...