Ernest Givens
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| Ernest Givens | |
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| Position(s): Wide Receiver |
Jersey #(s): 81 |
| Born: September 3, 1964 St. Petersburg, Florida |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1986–1995 | |
| NFL Draft: 1986 / Round: 2 / Pick: 34 | |
| College: Louisville | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Receptions | 571 |
| Receiving Yards | 8,215 |
| Touchdowns | 49 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
Ernest Pastell Givins, Jr. (born September 3, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida), was a former professional American 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, along with receivers Curtis Duncan, Haywood Jeffires and Drew Hill in the Oilers run and shoot offense. Givins was best known for his touchdown celebration dance known as the "electric glide." Before Warren Moon's acceptance speech was delivered at the 2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Canton, Ohio as the first modern day African American quarterback to be inducted to the Hall of Fame, the Hall of Fame comprised a highlight film in his honor. The first highlight shown that day was a play where Moon dropped back and threw a touchdown pass to Givins. Givins is a great role model for the younger generation of football players who hope to some day reach the level that he achieved. He is very active in St. Petersburg's football community. He also serves as Head Coach of St. Petersburg, Florida's Semi-Pro football the St. Pete Sharks of the SSFL(Suncoast Semi-pro Football League). Givins is currently the offensive coordinator for Boca Ciega High School's football team. He now works at Bay Point Middle School in his hometown, St. Petersburg as a Campus Monitor. [1]
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