7 Facts About Ozzie Newsome

1. In 2003, Ozzie Newsome received the United States Sports Academy's highest honor, the Eagle Award, in recognition of his significant contributions to international sport.

2. On November 22, 2002, Ozzie Newsome was named the first general manager of the Ravens, making him the first African-American to occupy that position in the NFL.

3. In 1999 Ozzie Newsome was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

4. In 1986, Ozzie Newsome won the Ed Block Courage Award for playing with injuries, and in 1990 won the Byron "Whizzer" White NFL Man of the Year Award for his community service.

5. In 1984, Ozzie Newsome set a franchise record for receiving yards in a game that stood for 29 years until it was broken in 2013 by Josh Gordon (who recorded 237 and 261 yards in back-to-back games).

6. In 1994, Ozzie Newsome was enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame.

7. In total, Ozzie Newsome amassed 102 receptions for 2,070 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns.