The main category of American Football sporting records four (4) main players that celebrate their golden jubilee birthday anniversary in the year 2011. Here are the highlights of these football players.

Gary Zimmerman

Gary Zimmerman was born on Wednesday, December 13, 1961 in Fullerton, California. He studied at Walnut High School, Walnut, CA and attended the University of Oregon. Gary was third overall pick, and in 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft by New York Giants.  He had streak of 169 consecutive starts, anchored offensive line that helped Vikings lead NFC in rushing. In 1991 Zimmerman blocking, Broncos led AFC in total combined yards, 1995 and NFL in 1996, and in 1997 he was named to two NFL All-Decade Teams, Gary in 1990s was selected in the first- or second-team All-Pro honors eight times with seven Pro Bowls. Gary was on February 2, 2008 elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame joining Steve Young, Reggie White, Sid Gillman, Marv Levy, and Jim Kelly as former USFL league members.

Jeff Tedford

As one of the prominent football player and a head coach from the United States, Jeff Tedford was born on Thursday, November 02, 1961 in Lynwood to Joe and Betty Tedford. He was the youngest of five children. Jeff Tedford had his high school education at Warren High School, Downey, CA (graduated 1979) and thereafter attended the former Cerritos College, Norwalk, CA. Jeff Tedford career started gaining recognition during his two years at Cerritos playing quarterback and another two years at Fresno State and there he established several passing records like the career marks for passing yardage (4,872) and touchdown passes (35). Coming up a leader in the senior team, Tedford led the Bulldogs to a Pacific Coast Athletic Association conference championship and a last-second, 29-28 come-from-behind victory in the 1982 California Bowl.

Jeff Tedford’s Coaching record

Jeff Tedford graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in physical education in 1983 and featured as a professional player in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for six (6) seasons with Winnipeg, Saskatchewan, Calgary and Hamilton. Tedford now ranks second for most career winners of any Cal head coach, while Andy Smith (coach) (who led Cal’s “Wonder Teams” to 74 victories from 1916-1925) ranks first. Jeff Tedford is the highest paid state employee of California as of 2009.

Tony Sparano

Anthony Sparano is another football star player and a head coach from the United States of America. He was born on Saturday, October 7, 1961 in West Haven, Connecticut. Tony enrolled at Richard C. Lee High School, West Haven, CT and later studied at the BS Criminal Law, University of New Haven from 1982 to 1986.

Tony Sparano at the age of 17 had an occurrence which burnt his eyes, being the main reason he always wears his signature sunglasses and even at night. Tony Sparano is remarked as the only National Football League head coach to lead a one-win team to the playoffs the following year, which he skillfully achieved in his first season with the Miami Dolphins as their current head coach.

Tony Sparano’s Coaching Record

Reggie White

Reginald Howard White was born on Tuesday, December 19, 1961 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. ‘Minister of defense’ was a nicknamed given to him because of his prominence and commitment in his career as an ordained evangelist and an outstanding player. Late Reggie white was indeed a professional American football player noted to have played defensive end for 15 seasons in the National Football League for the Green Bay Packers, Philadelphia Eagles and Carolina Panthers and becoming one of the most decorated players in NFL history. Late White was a 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 13-time Pro Bowl and 12-time All-Pro selection holds 2nd place all-time amongst career sack leaders with 198.5 (behind Bruce Smith’s 200 career sacks) and was selected to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team and the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. He also played for two seasons in the United States Football League for the Memphis Showboats. Two (2) years after his death (i.e. in 2006), White was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.