Steve Crosby then coached college football for three years at Vanderbilt University before joining the Chargers in 2002.
13 Facts About Steve Crosby
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Steve Crosby played college football at Fort Hays State, where he received honorable mention on the Associated Press's Little All-American team.
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Steve Crosby was a two-time National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-District 10 and two-time All-Great Plains Athletic Conference selection.
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Steve Crosby was selected by the New York Giants in the 17th round of the 1974 NFL draft.
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Steve Crosby was one of the few 17th round picks to ever make an NFL team after reporting to training camp in his best ever physical condition.
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Steve Crosby played three seasons with the Giants and retired following the 1976 season after a serious knee injury.
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Steve Crosby recovered from his injury and earned his master's degree.
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Steve Crosby accepted, and later became a coach under Don Shula.
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Steve Crosby then coached for the Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles.
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In 1985 with the Browns, Steve Crosby was the running backs coach that oversaw both Earnest Byner and Kevin Mack both running for 1,000 yards.
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Steve Crosby joined the Chargers in 2002 as special teams coach under their new incoming head coach, Marty Schottenheimer.
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Steve Crosby was honored as the 2007 NFL Special Teams Coach of the Year by Professional Kicking Services.
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Steve Crosby was unable to get a group of inexperienced players to play at an acceptable level.