Russ Jensen was born on 13 July 1961 and was a former professional American Football player most noted for his time in the British leagues where he is considered one of the greatest players ever.
12 Facts About Russ Jensen
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Russ Jensen had spent time in the NFL before his time in UK.
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Russ Jensen set NAIA playoff records in pass attempts, pass completions and passing yards, but tied the record for interceptions with 7.
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Russ Jensen was an NAIA All-American Honorable Mention in 1982 and set Kingsmen records in passing yardage and passing touchdowns.
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Russ Jensen was not drafted in the 1983 NFL draft, but was selected in the USFL Territorial Draft by the Los Angeles Express.
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Russ Jensen spent most of his time buried beneath Frank Seurer and future NFL Hall of Famer Steve Young, and during his time with the Express threw just 6 passes, for 2 completions of 33 yards, 0 touchdowns and 1 interception.
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Russ Jensen was in competition with Rusty Hilger and former first round draft pick Rich Campbell to back up Jim Plunkett and Marc Wilson.
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Russ Jensen suffered a broken thumb in a scrimmage with the Dallas Cowboys at his college's facilities in Cal Lutheran, and spent only a limited time on the roster.
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Russ Jensen threw for 2925 yards, 35 touchdowns and rushed for another 13 in the 1988 season, setting franchise records.
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In 1989, Russ Jensen initially refused terms with the Birmingham Bulls, but signed just before the start of the season, teaming up with another fellow import, this time wide receiver Bob Shoop, throwing 2276 passing yards and 20 touchdowns, leading the Bulls to another national championship game, against the Manchester Allstars at Crystal Palace.
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However, two days before the final, Russ Jensen left the team due to a dispute with Bulls owner Dave Webb over medical bills.
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Russ Jensen never played for the Bulls again and then GM and lineman James Thornton placed the blame on the Bulls management.