1979 NFL draft, the Glossary
The 1979 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players.[1]
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33 relations: Bill Cowher, Buffalo Bills, Canadian Football League, College football, Dan Hampton, Joe Montana, Kellen Winslow, List of first overall NFL draft picks, Montreal Alouettes, Mr. Irrelevant, National Football League, New York (state), New York City, New York Giants, NFL draft, O. J. Simpson, Ohio State Buckeyes football, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame, San Francisco 49ers, Tom Cousineau, Waldorf Astoria New York, 1978 NFL draft, 1979 Buffalo Bills season, 1979 Houston Oilers season, 1979 New York Jets season, 1979 NFL season, 1979 Oakland Raiders season, 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers season, 1979 San Francisco 49ers season, 1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season, 1979 Washington Redskins season, 1980 NFL draft.
- 1979 National Football League season
- 1979 in American football
- 1979 in sports in New York City
- May 1979 sports events in the United States
Bill Cowher
William Laird Cowher (born May 8, 1957) is an American sports analyst, former football player and coach.
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Buffalo Bills
The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo–Niagara Falls metropolitan area.
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The Canadian Football League (CFL; Ligue canadienne de football—LCF) is a professional sports league in Canada.
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College football is gridiron football that is played by teams of amateur student-athletes at universities and colleges.
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Dan Hampton
Daniel Oliver Hampton (born September 19, 1957) is an American former football defensive tackle who played for twelve seasons with the Chicago Bears from 1979 to 1990 in the National Football League (NFL).
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Joe Montana
Joseph Clifford Montana Jr. (born June 11, 1956) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 16 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers.
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Kellen Winslow
Kellen Boswell Winslow Sr. (born November 5, 1957) is an American former professional football tight end who played in the National Football League (NFL).
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List of first overall NFL draft picks
The National Football League draft is an annual sports draft in which NFL teams select newly eligible players for their rosters.
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Montreal Alouettes
The Montreal Alouettes (French: Les Alouettes de Montréal) are a professional Canadian football team based in Montreal, Quebec.
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Mr. Irrelevant
Mr. 1979 NFL draft and Mr. Irrelevant are NFL draft.
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The National Football League (NFL) is a professional American football league that consists of 32 teams, divided equally between the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC).
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New York (state)
New York, also called New York State, is a state in the Northeastern United States.
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New York City
New York, often called New York City (to distinguish it from New York State) or NYC, is the most populous city in the United States.
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New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area.
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NFL draft
The NFL draft, officially known as the Annual Player Selection Meeting, is an annual event which serves as the most common source of player recruitment in the National Football League.
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O. J. Simpson
Orenthal James Simpson (July 9, 1947 – April 10, 2024) was an American football player, actor, and media personality who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 11 seasons, primarily with the Buffalo Bills.
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The Ohio State Buckeyes football team competes as part of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision, representing the Ohio State University in the Big Ten Conference.
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Pro Bowl
The National Football League All-Star Game (1939–1942), Pro Bowl (1951–2022), or Pro Bowl Games (since 2023) is an annual event held by the National Football League (NFL) featuring the league's star players.
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The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio.
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San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners and nicknamed the Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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Tom Cousineau
Thomas Michael Cousineau (born May 6, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons during the 1970s and 1980s.
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Waldorf Astoria New York
The Waldorf Astoria New York is a luxury hotel and condominium residence in Midtown Manhattan in New York City.
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1978 NFL draft
The 1978 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. 1979 NFL draft and 1978 NFL draft are 1970s in Manhattan, American football in New York City, NFL draft, Sporting events in New York City and sports in Manhattan.
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1979 Buffalo Bills season
The 1979 Buffalo Bills season was the franchise's 10th season in the National Football League, and 20th overall.
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1979 Houston Oilers season
The 1979 Houston Oilers season was the franchise's 20th overall and the tenth in the National Football League.
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1979 New York Jets season
The 1979 New York Jets season was the 20th season for the franchise and its tenth in the National Football League. 1979 NFL draft and 1979 New York Jets season are 1979 in sports in New York City.
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1979 NFL season
The 1979 NFL season was the 60th regular season of the National Football League. 1979 NFL draft and 1979 NFL season are 1979 National Football League season.
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1979 Oakland Raiders season
The 1979 Oakland Raiders season was their 10th in the league, and 20th overall.
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1979 Pittsburgh Steelers season
The 1979 Pittsburgh Steelers season was the franchise's 47th season in the National Football League (NFL).
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1979 San Francisco 49ers season
The 1979 San Francisco 49ers season was the franchise's 30th season in the National Football League and their 34th overall.
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1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season
The 1979 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the franchise's 4th season in the National Football League.
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1979 Washington Redskins season
The Washington Redskins season was the franchise's 48th season in the National Football League.
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1980 NFL draft
The 1980 NFL draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. 1979 NFL draft and 1980 NFL draft are American football in New York City, NFL draft, Sporting events in New York City and sports in Manhattan.
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See also
1979 National Football League season
- 1979 All-Pro Team
- 1979 NFL draft
- 1979 NFL season
- 1979–80 NFL playoffs
- 1980 Pro Bowl
- NFL on television in the 1970s
- Super Bowl XIV
1979 in American football
- 1979 American football Bundesliga
- 1979 NFL draft
- 1979 National Football League season
- 1979 Pro Bowl
- 1979 college football season
- Super Bowl XIII
1979 in sports in New York City
- 1978–79 New York Knicks season
- 1978–79 New York Rangers season
- 1978–79 St. John's Redmen basketball team
- 1979 Avon Championships
- 1979 Challenge Cup (ice hockey)
- 1979 Columbia Lions football team
- 1979 NBA draft
- 1979 NFL draft
- 1979 National Invitation Tournament
- 1979 New York City Marathon
- 1979 New York Jets season
- 1979 New York Mets season
- 1979 New York Yankees season
- 1979 Stanley Cup Finals
- 1979 US Open (tennis)
- 1979 WBL draft
- 1979–80 Fordham Rams men's basketball team
- 1979–80 New York Knicks season
- 1979–80 New York Rangers season
- 1979–80 St. John's Redmen basketball team
May 1979 sports events in the United States
- 1979 Eastern 8 Conference baseball tournament
- 1979 Indianapolis 500
- 1979 Kentucky Derby
- 1979 NBA Finals
- 1979 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships
- 1979 NCAA Division I lacrosse tournament
- 1979 NCAA Division I tennis championships
- 1979 NCAA men's volleyball tournament
- 1979 NFL draft
- 1979 Preakness Stakes
- 1979 Southeastern Conference baseball tournament
- 1979 Stanley Cup Finals
- 1979 Trans America Athletic Conference baseball tournament
- 1979 Women's College World Series
- 1979 World Championship Tennis Finals
References
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1979_NFL_draft
Also known as 1979 National Football League Draft, The 1979 NFL Draft.