Joshua Lamar Gaines was born on September 27,1985 and is a former gridiron football defensive end.
15 Facts About Josh Gaines
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Josh Gaines was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2009.
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In 2007 Josh Gaines helped lead the defense to a number two ranking in quarterback sacks and a seventh ranking in total defense.
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Josh Gaines was named a team captain for the Nittany Lions as a senior, and finished his career at Penn State with 105 tackles, 8.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries.
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Josh Gaines earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Studies from Penn State in 2008.
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Josh Gaines is a charter member of the Eta Alpha chapter of Iota Phi Theta fraternity.
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Josh Gaines trained for the NFL Scouting Combine at Power Train Sports Performance in Millersville, Pennsylvania.
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Josh Gaines was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on April 27,2009, as an undrafted free agent following the 2009 NFL draft.
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Josh Gaines was a 2008 team captain at Penn State His interception return for a touchdown was the final play of the inaugural Flight Night, a live preseason inter-squad scrimmage held at Lincoln Financial Field on August 8,2009.
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Josh Gaines signed a practice roster agreement with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on October 8,2009.
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Josh Gaines was signed to the Tiger-Cats' active roster on May 27,2010.
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On October 19,2010, Josh Gaines signed with the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League.
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Josh Gaines was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list on March 5,2011.
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Josh Gaines was then placed on Injured Reserve on March 9,2011, where he stayed for the rest of the 2011 season.
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Josh Gaines is one of 11 children: when he was six years old his mother, Wilma, and stepfather, James, adopted six children from an underprivileged home in their hometown of Fort Wayne, Indiana.