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12 Facts About Calvin O'Neal

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Calvin O'Neal was born on October 6,1954 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for the Baltimore Colts of the National Football League in 1978.

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Calvin O'Neal played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, earning first-team All-American honors while serving as team co-captain in 1976.

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Calvin O'Neal was teammates with quarterback Tom Slade both at Saginaw High School and at the University of Michigan.

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Calvin O'Neal attended the University of Michigan on a football scholarship.

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Calvin O'Neal served as co-captain along with Rob Lytle and Kirk Lewis.

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Calvin O'Neal made ten tackles in his first game for the Wolverines, was twice named an All-Big Ten linebacker and was a Consensus All-American and team co-captain in 1976.

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Calvin O'Neal was a team leader on defense, setting a season record with 151 tackles in 1975, and had a record 378 tackles for his career.

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Calvin O'Neal combined strength and speed from his inside linebacking spot, and had three interceptions in 1976 for 60 return yards and a touchdown.

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Calvin O'Neal was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft.

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Calvin O'Neal played in 15 games for the Colts in 1978.

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Calvin O'Neal is the founder of Lifestyle Business Affairs, an enrichment program for high school and collegiate student-athletes.

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Calvin O'Neal was inducted into the Saginaw County Sports Hall of Fame in 2003.