OVAC Football Players that played in the NFL

[MonarchPower]

Wasn't Quincy Wilson on a roster for a couple years?

[Marion Page]

In addition to those listed above all of the following have played in the league or a predecessor, ie AFL or other:

East Liverpool: **** Booth, Eric Calhoun, Emi Mayer
Bellaire: Michael Basrak, Stan Olenn, Jim Keane, Tom Keane, Nick Skorich, Chalmers Tschappatt.
Steubenville: Hub Lindsey, Bill West, Harry Wilson, Lonnie Farmer
St. Clairsville: Jim Bradshaw, **** Chorovich, Robert Lyons, Dan Morgan
Martins Ferry: Dan McGrew, Gred Negus, Lou Groza (HOF), Fred Bruney
Shadyside: Don Fleming
Cambridge: Doug Donley
Zanesville: Adrian McBride
Bridgeport: Bill Jobko
Mingo Junction: Art Strutt, Joe Fortunado, George Kakasic
Connerville: Andy Logan, John Wyhonic
Wheeling: Bill Stobbs, Paul Rickards, Nick Mumley
Wheeling Central: Bill Gompers
Triadelphia: Bill Anderson
Warwood: Chuck Howley
Sistersville: Charlie Shurtliffe
Benwood (Union): Charlei Seabright, Ed Matesic
Brooke: Rich Thomaselli
Follansbee: Walter Mahan, Tony Leon, Tim Anderson
St. Anthony's Follansbee: Mike Ciccolella
Weirton Madonna: Gene Trosch
Weir: Quincy Wilson, Kevin Miller
Oak Glen: Alan Huff
Chester: Herb Coleman
Linsly: John Reger

[goldenwarrior79]

Marvin Mantos, Wintersville class of 78. Michigan Panthers (USFL), San Diego (NFL)

[griddad09]

Ben Taylor,Bellaire, was drafted by the Browns and played there for at least 3 seasons that i know of.

[Me4Bella]

Honestly, Bellaire has this category nailed down.

There's other who went pro, but to other sports.

[zdad]

From Weir:

Mike Rodak Cleveland Rams , Pittsburgh Steelers
Bob Gain Cleveland Browns
Bob Jeter Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears
Bill Tucker 49ers, Chicago Bears
Tony Jeter Pittsburgh Steelers
Bill West Oakland Raiders, Denver Broncos
Leon Jenkins Detroit Lions
Kevin Miller Minnesota Vikings
Quincy Wilson Cincinnati Bengals (yes he played)

John Canei Tampa Bay Bandits, Memphis Showboats USFL
Carl Fodor Calgary Stampede CFL

Also, even though Fritz Williams chose the NBA he was drafted by the
Dallas Cowboys.

[DONNI3YEAGS]

Sorry to break the news, but you must take a snap in a regular season game to say You played in the NFL.

Actually that depends turkey...I believe the NFLPA says you have to have taken a snap, but something else says you just have to be on the roster...can't remember which one that is.

And Yes, Quincy was on the Bengals roster and played in the regular season

Benny was a Brown for four years and a Packer for one year...five years = NFL Pension.

[DONNI3YEAGS]

Double Posted, sorry...

[DONNI3YEAGS]

How about Don Flemming, Shadyside, who played for the Browns and has the practice feild in at the U of Florida named after him and his number retired, or Chuck Howley of Warwood High and WVU-the only Super Bowl MVP for a losing team, my beloved Dallas Cowboys...

[goldenwarrior79]

Honestly, Bellaire has this category nailed down.

There's other who went pro, but to other sports.

I would beleive Weir might stand at the top of the list.

[Colts76]

What about Gene "Beef" Lamone form Wellsburg?

[BELARGE1]

Lou " the Toe " Groza Cleveland Browns, HOF Inducted 1974 all-time leading scorer in NFL when he retired also played offensive tackle; Fred Bruney defensive back Pittsburgh Steelers, and Boston Patriots also longest coaching career in NFL (40 plus years as an assistant at Philadelphia and Atlanta). Fred also starred in college at OSU and had THREE interceptions in one game against Michigan! Both are from Martins Ferry!!!!!!

[Marion Page]

http://www.databasefootball.com/index.htm

I've added to my list all those mentioned elsewhere in this thread. I'm sure there are others out there. If they weren't born in the valley, but played here, they are not likely on my original list.

East Liverpool: Richard Booth, Eric Calhoun, Emi Mayer
Bellaire: Michael Basrak, Stan Olenn, Jim Keane, Tom Keane, Nick Skorich, Chalmers Tschappatt, Nate Davis, Ron Lee, Andy Dorris, Lance Mehl, Joey Galloway, Ben Taylor

Steubenville: Hub Lindsey, Bill West, Harry Wilson, Lonnie Farmer, Don Joyce, Perry Jeter, Ryan Terry
Steubenville Catholic Central - Tom Franckhauser, Danny Abramowicz, Tom Perko
St. Clairsville: Jim Bradshaw, Richard Chorovich, Robert Lyons, Dan Morgan, Tim Spencer, Shawn Vincent
Martins Ferry: Dan McGrew, Gred Negus, Lou Groza (HOF), Fred Bruney
Shadyside: Don Fleming
Cambridge: Doug Donley
Zanesville: Adrian McBride
Toronto: Clarke Hinkle (HOF)
Brilliant/Toronto/Massillon: Bob Vogel
Bridgeport: Bill Jobko
Mingo Junction: Art Strutt, Joe Fortunado, George Kakasic
Jefferson Union: Richard Daugherty
Connerville: Andy Logan, John Wyhonic
Wintersville: Wally Pesuit
Wheeling: Bill Stobbs, Paul Rickards, Nick Mumley
Wheeling Central: Bill Gompers
Triadelphia: Bill Anderson
Warwood: Chuck Howley
Sistersville: Charlie Shurtliffe
Benwood (Union): Charlei Seabright, Ed Matesic
Brooke: Rich Thomaselli
Follansbee: Walter Mahan, Tony Leon, Tim Anderson
St. Anthony's Follansbee: Mike Ciccolella
Weirton Madonna: Gene Trosch
Weir: Quincy Wilson, Kevin Miller, Bob Jeter, Tony Jeter, Leon Jenkins, Bill Tucker, Bob Gain, Mike Rodak
Oak Glen: Alan Huff
Chester: Herb Coleman
Linsly: John Reger, Willie Clay, Eddie Drummond

Moxley, Lamone, Cernansky never were on NFL or predecessor, ie. AFL or other rosters.

Bill West is listed under Steubenville HS not Weir. Not that I'm saying there was any recruting going on. Ha.

Rodak does not list a HS, but I did put him under Weir..

[scorpy01]

How about Russ Craft who played for Wellsburg High School? He played for the Eagles and the Steelers then came home to serve as sheriff of Brooke County for several years.

[Colts76]

http://www.databasefootball.com/index.htm

I've added to my list all those mentioned elsewhere in this thread. I'm sure there are others out there. If they weren't born in the valley, but played here, they are not likely on my original list.

East Liverpool: Richard Booth, Eric Calhoun, Emi Mayer
Bellaire: Michael Basrak, Stan Olenn, Jim Keane, Tom Keane, Nick Skorich, Chalmers Tschappatt, Nate Davis, Ron Lee, Andy Dorris, Lance Mehl, Joey Galloway, Ben Taylor

Steubenville: Hub Lindsey, Bill West, Harry Wilson, Lonnie Farmer, Don Joyce, Perry Jeter, Ryan Terry
Steubenville Catholic Central - Tom Franckhauser, Danny Abramowicz, Tom Perko
St. Clairsville: Jim Bradshaw, Richard Chorovich, Robert Lyons, Dan Morgan, Tim Spencer, Shawn Vincent
Martins Ferry: Dan McGrew, Gred Negus, Lou Groza (HOF), Fred Bruney
Shadyside: Don Fleming
Cambridge: Doug Donley
Zanesville: Adrian McBride
Toronto: Clarke Hinkle (HOF)
Brilliant/Toronto/Massillon: Bob Vogel
Bridgeport: Bill Jobko
Mingo Junction: Art Strutt, Joe Fortunado, George Kakasic
Jefferson Union: Richard Daugherty
Connerville: Andy Logan, John Wyhonic
Wintersville: Wally Pesuit
Wheeling: Bill Stobbs, Paul Rickards, Nick Mumley
Wheeling Central: Bill Gompers
Triadelphia: Bill Anderson
Warwood: Chuck Howley
Sistersville: Charlie Shurtliffe
Benwood (Union): Charlei Seabright, Ed Matesic
Brooke: Rich Thomaselli
Follansbee: Walter Mahan, Tony Leon, Tim Anderson
St. Anthony's Follansbee: Mike Ciccolella
Weirton Madonna: Gene Trosch
Weir: Quincy Wilson, Kevin Miller, Bob Jeter, Tony Jeter, Leon Jenkins, Bill Tucker, Bob Gain, Mike Rodak
Oak Glen: Alan Huff
Chester: Herb Coleman
Linsly: John Reger, Willie Clay, Eddie Drummond

Moxley, Lamone, Cernansky never were on NFL or predecessor, ie. AFL or other rosters.

Bill West is listed under Steubenville HS not Weir. Not that I'm saying there was any recruting going on. Ha.

Rodak does not list a HS, but I did put him under Weir..

I dont know if Lamone ever played but he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in1955. 5th round.