Freeman McNeil
Freeman McNeil was born in Jackson, Mississippi, United States on April 22nd, 1959 and is the Football Player. At the age of 65, Freeman McNeil biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Freeman McNeil (born April 22, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was selected by the New York Jets in the first round as the third overall pick of the 1981 NFL Draft. After leading Banning High School to the Los Angeles City football title, the 5'11", 214 lbs.
running back attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection.
In his final game, he caught a deflected pass from quarterback Jay Schroeder that was tipped by USC defensive back Jeff Fisher and went 57 yards for the winning touchdown with two minutes left in the Bruins' 20–17 win. McNeil played in 12 NFL seasons for the Jets from 1981 to 1992.
During the mid to late 1980s he was a member of the Jets' "Two Headed Monster" backfield along with teammate Johnny Hector, a tandem that ranked among the league's elite.
When he retired he was the Jets all-time leading rusher with 8,074 yards; he was surpassed by Curtis Martin and currently ranks second in Jets team history.
In 1982, McNeil led the NFL in rushing with 786 yards.
He was the first Jet to the lead the league in rushing.
He is one of a few running backs in NFL history to average 4.0 yards per carry in every season he played. From 1990 to 1992 McNeil was the lead plaintiff in a case won by jury verdict that struck down the NFL's Plan B free agency system, under which teams could protect 37 players.
McNeil and the seven other plaintiffs were among the protected players listed by their teams.
The system was deemed too restrictive and a violation of antitrust laws.
However, Freeman was not one of the four plaintiffs awarded damages.
The suit is considered a major step in the achievement of free agency rights by the NFL Players Association.In 2005, he was inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame.
Early life
McNeil was born in Jackson, Mississippi. His family later relocated to Los Angeles, California.
McNeil led Banning High School to the Los Angeles City football title. At 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m), 214 lb (97 kg) he attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as a running back, where he was a two-time All-Pac-10 selection. In his final game, he caught a deflected pass from quarterback Jay Schroeder that was tipped by USC defensive back Jeff Fisher and went 57 yards for the winning touchdown with two minutes left in the Bruins' 20–17 win.
In four seasons at UCLA, McNeil rushed for 3,195 yards and 21 touchdowns, with an average of more than 5 yards per carry.
Professional career
McNeil played for the New York Jets from 1981 to 1992. He and teammate Johnny Hector, a tandem that ranked among the top players in the league, were among the Jets' "Two Headed Monster" backfield during the 1980s. He was the Jets all-time leading rusher with 8,074 yards when he retired; Curtis Martin overshadowed him and now ranks second in Jets history. McNeil led the NFL in passing with 786 yards in 1982. He was the first Jet to lead the league in rushing. In every season he played, he was one of the few running backs in NFL history to average 4.0 yards per carry.
McNeil was the lead plaintiff in a case that resulted in the loss of the NFL's Plan B free agency scheme, which provided coverage to 37 players from 1990 to 1992. McNeil and seven other litigants were among the protected individuals whose teams had a list of plaintiffs. The scheme was deemed too restrictive and in violation of antitrust law. However, Freeman was not one of the four plaintiffs awarded damages. The complaint is seen as a major step by the NFL Players Association in the establishment of free agency rights.