Quick Info
| Profession | American Football Player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/08/1968 |
| Age | 48 years (died on 23, May, 2017) |
| Birthplace | Osceola, Arkansas |
| Date of Death | 23/05/2017 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Cortez Kennedy |
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| Nickname | Not Known |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 191 cm |
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| Weight | 133 kg |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | N/A (Bald) |
Personal Life
| School | Rivercrest High School, Wilson, Arkansas |
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| College | Northwest Mississippi Community College, University of Miami |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Divorced | ||||
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| Wife | Nicole Sanders (div. 1996) | ||||
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Family
| Father | Joe Harris (step-father) | ||||
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| Mother | Ruby Harris | ||||
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Career
| Professional Debut | When Seattle Seahawks signed him in the 1990 NFL Draft |
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| Jersey Numbers | #96, #99 |
| Position | Defensive Tackle |
| Coach/Mentor | Jimmy Johnson |
| Records/Achievements |
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Favourites
| Hobbies | Listening to music |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Kennedy earned All-American honors at the University of Miami in 1986. | |
| 2. He was the third overall pick in the 1990 NFL draft. | |
| 3. Kennedy wore a #96 jersey, later switching to #99 to honor Jerome Brown during a season. | |
| 4. In August 2002, he officially retired from professional football. | |
| 5. After retiring, Kennedy served as an advisor for the New Orleans Saints. | |
| 6. SI.com dubbed him the greatest athlete to wear the #96 jersey in 2007. | |
| 7. Upon signing his initial contract, Kennedy splurged on six cars as a new millionaire. |