Raleigh McKenzie

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Raleigh McKenzie (born February 8, 1963 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is a former American football player in the National Football League who played guard for the Washington Redskins from 1985 to 1994. McKenzie was the epitome of the "Hogs" depth amidst the Redskins famed 1980s and early 1990s offensive line. McKenzie started his first season as a reserve, and then become a vital starter due to injury. He started in each game after that at any of the five positions on the offensive line, but his speciality was center.

McKenzie, nicknamed “Rallo”, played on two Super Bowl Champion teams in 1987 and 1991. He was named to the All-NFL Team in 1991. He played both guard and center during his NFL career. He also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, San Diego Chargers, and Green Bay Packers. His twin brother Reggie McKenzie also played in the NFL.

McKenzie joined the Redskins for training camp in 2001 assisting the personnel department. He has also run a summer football camp.

Both he and brother Reggie are members of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

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