15 Facts About Chris McAlister

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Christopher James McAlister was born on June 14,1977 and is a former American college and professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League for eleven seasons.

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Chris McAlister played college football for the University of Arizona, and was recognized as an All-American.

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Chris McAlister was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 1999 NFL Draft, and played for the Ravens for ten seasons before playing his final season with the New Orleans Saints.

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Chris McAlister won the conference player of the year and California's Most Valuable Player award in his senior year.

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Chris McAlister played basketball and, under Coach Bill Duwe, won the CIF championship in 1995.

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Chris McAlister had an illustrious career at Arizona where he won unanimous All-America first-team honors and was a first-team All-Pac-10 selection for 3 straight seasons.

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Chris McAlister is only the 7th player in college football history to return a kickoff, punt and interception for touchdowns in the same season.

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Chris McAlister had a solid rookie season in which he recorded 47 tackles, 5 interceptions, and 16 passes deflected.

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Chris McAlister made his NFL debut at the St Louis Rams on September 12,1999.

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Chris McAlister set an NFL record for the longest play when he returned a missed field goal 107 yards for a touchdown during Monday Night Football against the Denver Broncos on September 30,2002.

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Chris McAlister had arguably the best season of his career in 2006.

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Chris McAlister had two touchdowns that year and made his third Pro Bowl.

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Chris McAlister had his contract terminated by the Baltimore Ravens on February 16,2009.

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On November 17,2009, Chris McAlister signed with the New Orleans Saints.

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Chris McAlister finished 2009 with 4 tackles and the forced fumble.