Norm Snead

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Norm Snead
Date of birth July 31, 1939 (age 67)
Place of birth Halifax County, VA
Position(s) QB
College Wake Forest
Pro Bowls 3
Statistics
Team(s)
1961-1963
1964-1970
1971
1972-1974, 1976
1974-1975
Washington Redskins
Philadelphia Eagles
Minnesota Vikings
New York Giants
San Francisco 49ers

Norman Bailey Snead (born July 31, 1939 in Halifax County, Virginia), is a former American professional football player who was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 1st round (2nd overall pick) of the 1961 NFL Draft. A 6'4", 215 lbs. quarterback from Wake Forest, Sneed played in 16 NFL seasons from 1961-1976 for five different teams. In his career he played for Washington Redskins, Philadelphia Eagles, Minnesota Vikings, New York Giants, and San Francisco 49ers.

Preceded by
Sonny Jurgensen
Philadelphia Eagles Starting Quarterbacks
1964-1970
Succeeded by
Peter Liske
Preceded by
Fran Tarkenton
New York Giants Starting Quarterbacks
1972-1973
Succeeded by
Craig Morton