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14 Facts About Art Strahan

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Art Strahan was born on July 17,1943 and is an American former professional football player who played defensive end and defensive tackle in the National Football League.

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Art Strahan played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers.

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Art Strahan played professionally for the Houston Oilers, Atlanta Falcons, Orlando Panthers, and Alabama Hawks.

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Arthur Ray Strahan was born on July 17,1943, in Newton, Texas.

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Art Strahan was the co-captain of his high school football team.

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Art Strahan played with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League in 1965.

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Art Strahan then played for the Orlando Panthers of the Continental Football League in 1966 and 1967, their first two seasons in Orlando.

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Art Strahan was cut by the Cowboys and picked up off the waiver wire by the Atlanta Falcons on August 28,1968.

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On November 16,1968, Art Strahan was added back to the active roster of the Falcons.

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Art Strahan was cut by the Falcons in September 1969, and returned to the Orlando Panthers for the 1969 season.

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Art Strahan was signed by the Los Angeles Rams on May 16,1970.

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Art Strahan played 2 games with the Toronto Argonauts of the CFL in 1970.

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Art Strahan married Delores Jean and together they had two sons, Andre and Derrick, and one daughter.

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Michael Art Strahan would follow his uncle in attending the Texas Southern University and becoming a defensive end in the NFL.