Indianapolis Colts/Expert Profile

Expertise

My expertise is limited to the "Baltimore Colts" of the National Football League and the All America Football Conference. I can answer statistical questions about professional football as played in the United States. I am especially strong on the subject of the Baltimore Colts from 1947 through 1983, Washington Redskins, and the Baltimore Ravens. My services are best used when an older, obscure question is posed. The newer NFL records are easily accessible through www.NFL.com I do not appraise memorabilia. I am not an expert on Canadian Football, though I will take a shot at any questions you might I have a good understanding and recall of the folklore about Baltimore football. Some of this information may be subjective in nature. I will give the best answer possible if this is the case.

Experience in the area

I was the "Game Day" Press Box Coordinator from 1996 through 2003 for the Baltimore Ravens. I have worked for the Washington Redskins as a statistician since 2005. In addition to this experience, I have worked in various jobs for the television networks who broadcast NFL football. During the spring, I cover games for ESPN as a statistician.

Organizations

I was a statistician with the Washington Redskins from 2005 through 2010. I belong to several football groups that focus on statistics.

Publications

- I researched and was able to piece together the statistical history of the AAFC Baltimore Colts 1947-49, and the 1950 NFL Colts. This information was used by The Baltimore Ravens for their 1996 Media Guide. The records were entitled "Baltimore Football Records". It was considered "unofficial" since the AAFC league records were not incorporated with the NFL records when the leagues merged. The reason that this information was created was due to the fact that the NFL had prohibited the 1996 Baltimore Ravens from bringing the records, colors, and team name from the Cleveland Browns. The Baltimore football records were presented in order to create a frame of reference. The Ravens have kept these records since 1996, adding and amending as the Ravens football team challenge these records. - Glory For Sale; Jon Morgan - I was interviewed for the cover story of The Press Box, a local, monthly sports tabloid newspaper. http://www.pressboxonline.com/story.cfm?id=5594

Education/Credentials

I graduated from the University of Baltimore. My first job was as a busboy at a restaurant owned by Johnny Unitas and his teammate, Bobby Boyd. I worked for Unitas and Boyd for 12 years. I worked my way "up the ladder". I left the organization as a General Manager. I was able to stay in contact with John Unitas while working for the Baltimore Ravens.

Awards and Honors

I was awarded two game balls from the Ravens and was recognized for my work as the top game day employee.

What do you like about this subject?

I am a sports fan who enjoys "number crunching" and unique facts and trivia.

What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?

Every day I learn something new.