Calvin Muhammad

American football player (1958–2023)
American football player
Calvin Muhammad
No. 82, 89, 81
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:(1958-12-10)December 10, 1958
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Died:January 4, 2023(2023-01-04) (aged 64)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:William M. Raines
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College:Texas Southern
NFL draft:1980 / Round: 12 / Pick: 322
Career history
  • Los Angeles Raiders (1982–1983)
  • Washington Redskins (1984–1985)
  • Toronto Argonauts (1987)
  • San Diego Chargers (1987)
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:69
Receiving yards:1,276
Touchdowns:8
Player stats at PFR

Calvin Saleem Muhammad (born Calvin Vincent Raley;[1] December 10, 1958 – January 4, 2023) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Raiders, Washington Redskins, and San Diego Chargers.[2] He played college football at Texas Southern University and was drafted as the 17th pick in the 12th round of the 1980 NFL Draft.[3] Muhammad converted to Islam while in college.[1] Muhammad had three daughters; Khaleelah, Bekkah and Jean, and two sons, Ibin and Vincent. He died on January 4, 2023, at the age of 64.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b "CALVIN MUHAMMAD : Receiver for Redskins Is Versatile Performer in the Field of Music". Los Angeles Times. Associated Press. 24 March 1985. Retrieved 26 December 2016.
  2. ^ "Calvin Muhammad Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  3. ^ "Calvin Muhammad".
  4. ^ "Calvin Saleem Muhammad, Sr". Tribute Archive. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
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Los Angeles Raiders Super Bowl XVIII champions


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