Dennis Winston
Dennis "Dirt" Winston (born October 25, 1955) is a former professional American football linebacker in the NFL for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints. He played college football at the University of Arkansas. He substituted for the injured Jack Ham in Super Bowl XIV as starting left outside linebacker. On October 17, 2013, Winston was named interim head coach for the Grambling State Tigers football team.[1]
| Born: | October 25, 1955 Forrest City, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Status | Retired |
| Position(s) | LB |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) |
| Weight | 228 lb (103 kg) |
| College | Arkansas |
| NFL draft | 1977 / Round: 5 / Pick: 132 |
| Drafted by | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 2005–2006 | Edmonton Eskimos (DL Coach) |
| 2013 | Grambling State (interim HC) |
| As player | |
| 1977–1981 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1982–1985 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1985–1986 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
References
- "Dennis Winston named interim coach". ESPN.com. ESPN.com news services. October 17, 2013. Retrieved October 17, 2013.
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