Harry Newsome
Harry Newsome (born January 25, 1963 in Cheraw, South Carolina) is a former professional American football player who played punter for nine seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings. Harry holds the record for the longest punt in Three Rivers Stadium of 84 yards. He shares with Herman Weaver the NFL record for most of his own punts blocked in a career with 14. In 1988, he set the NFL record for most of his own punts blocked in a season with 6.[1]
| Born: | January 25, 1963 Cheraw, South Carolina |
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| Career information | |
| Position(s) | P |
| College | Wake Forest |
| NFL draft | 1985 / Round: 8 / Pick 214 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1985–1989 | Pittsburgh Steelers |
| 1990–1993 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Awards | 1985 Joe Greene Great Performance Award |
Today, Newsome lives in his hometown, Cheraw, SC with his wife, Beth. Together, they have three children: Josh, Laurin, and Cody. After retirement, Newsome founded his own landscaping company.
References
- Loede, Matt (2013). 100 Things Steelers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. Triumph Books. p. 42. ISBN 9781623683016. Retrieved 6 October 2016.
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