Joaquin Zendejas played college football at the University of La Verne.
10 Facts About Joaquin Zendejas
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Joaquin Zendejas attended Don Antonio Lugo High School, where he played as a forward in soccer.
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Joaquin Zendejas accepted a soccer scholarship from Division III University of La Verne.
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Joaquin Zendejas began to play football as a junior, kicking a school-record 55-yard field goal against Pomona College, while making 22 out of 35 field goal attempts during the season.
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Joaquin Zendejas finished his college career after making 29 out of 52 field goal attempts.
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Joaquin Zendejas was signed as an undrafted free agent by the San Diego Chargers after the 1983 NFL draft.
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Joaquin Zendejas was selected by the Boston Breakers in the 23rd round of the 1983 USFL Draft.
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Joaquin Zendejas was the first of the Zendejas family to reach the NFL.
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Joaquin Zendejas made his only field goal attempt during the preseason.
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Joaquin Zendejas appeared in the last 2 games and became the first kicker in Patriots history, to play in the regular season without kicking in their home stadium.