Freeman McNeil was born on April 22,1959 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League.
10 Facts About Freeman McNeil
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Freeman McNeil was selected by the Jets in the first round of the 1981 NFL draft with the third overall pick.
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In four seasons at UCLA, Freeman McNeil rushed for 3,195 yards and 21 touchdowns, with an average of more than 5 yards per carry.
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Freeman McNeil played in 12 NFL seasons for the New York Jets from 1981 to 1992.
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In 1982, Freeman McNeil led the NFL in rushing with 786 yards.
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Freeman McNeil was the first Jet to the lead the league in rushing.
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Freeman McNeil is one of a few running backs in NFL history to average at least 4.0 yards per carry in every season he played.
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From 1990 to 1992 Freeman McNeil was the lead plaintiff in a case won by jury verdict that struck down the NFL's Plan B free agency system, under which teams could protect 37 players.
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However, Freeman McNeil was not one of the four plaintiffs awarded damages.
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In 2005, Freeman McNeil was inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame.