Ernest Givins
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Ernest Givins | |
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Date of birth | September 3, 1964 |
Place of birth | St. Petersburg, Florida |
Position(s) | Wide Receiver |
College | Louisville |
NFL Draft | 1986 / Round 2/ Pick 34 |
Pro Bowls | 2 |
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Team(s) | |
1986-1994 1995 |
Houston Oilers Jacksonville Jaguars |
Ernest Pastell Givins, Jr. (born September 3, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida), was a former American professional football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 2nd round of the 1986 NFL Draft. A 5'9", 175 lbs. wide receiver from the University of Louisville, Givins played in 10 NFL seasons from 1986-1995. A two-time Pro Bowl selection in 1990 and 1992, he played most of his career with the Oilers, catching passes from quarterback Warren Moon. Givins was best known for his touchdown celebration dance known as the "electric slide." He is now employed in St. Petersburg, FL, at Bay Point Middle School, as the Hall Monitor.