Freeman McNeil

Quick Facts

Full Name	Freeman McNeil
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Apr 22, 1959(1959-04-22)
Age	65
Birthplace	Jackson
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Aries

Freeman McNeil Biography

Freeman McNeil is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on April 22, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. A retired NFL run-back who was an All-Pro three times while part of the New York Jets.

The duo of He and Curtis Martin are considered two of the best running backs in Jets history. are thought to be two of the top runners in Jets time.

McNeil played in 12 NFL seasons for the New York Jets from 1981 to 1992. During the mid to late 1980s he was a member of the Jets’ “Two Headed Monster” backfield along with teammate Johnny Hector, a tandem that ranked among the league’s elite. When he retired he was the Jets all-time leading rusher with 8,074 yards; he was surpassed by Curtis Martin and currently ranks second in Jets team history. In 1982, McNeil led the NFL in rushing with 786 yards. He was the first Jet to the lead the league in rushing. He is one of a few running backs in NFL history to average 4.0 yards per carry in every season he played.

From 1990 to 1992 McNeil was the lead plaintiff in a case won by jury verdict that struck down the NFL’s Plan B free agency system, under which teams could protect 37 players. McNeil and the seven other plaintiffs were among the protected players listed by their teams. The system was deemed too restrictive and a violation of antitrust laws. However, Freeman was not one of the four plaintiffs awarded damages. The suit is considered a major step in the achievement of free agency rights by the NFL Players Association.

He is married and has three sons.

Freeman McNeil Net Worth

Freeman McNeil is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Freeman McNeil 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the winner of the Los Angeles City football championship at Banning High School.

He was the most prolific rusher in Jets history with 8,074 yards.

Freeman McNeil (born April 22, 1959) is an American former professional football player. He was selected by the New York Jets in the first round as the third overall pick of the 1981 NFL Draft.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Freeman McNeil Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Freeman Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Freeman McNeil celebrates birthday on April 22 of every year.

Top Facts about Freeman McNeil

1. Freeman McNeil was born on April 22, 1959 in Jackson, Mississippi.
2. He relocated to Los Angeles, California with his family.
3. He attended the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
4. In four seasons at UCLA, McNeil rushed for 3,195 yards and 21 touchdowns.
5. McNeil was selected in the first round of the 1981 NFL Draft with the third overall pick by the New York Jets.
6. He played for the Jets from 1981 to 1992 and holds the second longest record for total rushing yards for them.
7. McNeil led the NFL in rushing with 786 yards in 1982.
8. He is one of the few running backs in NFL history to average 4.0 yards or more per carry in every season he played.
9. McNeil was the lead plaintiff in a case won by jury verdict that struck down the NFL’s Plan B free agency system in 1990.
10. He was inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame in 2005.

Is Freeman McNeil in the Hall of Fame?

Honors and awards. In 2005, McNeil was inducted into the Nassau County Sports Hall of Fame.

What college did Freeman McNeil go to?

University of California, Los Angeles

Why is Bo Jackson not in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Unfortunately, he didn’t play long enough to be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame. He isn’t considered enough of an immortal to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

How many running backs are in the NFL Hall of Fame?

Twenty-five RBs are enshrined in Canton.

Who is the greatest athlete of all time?

• 8) Babe Ruth. …
• 7) Deion Sanders. …
• 6) Pele. …
• 5) Michael Jordan. …
• 4) Muhammad Ali. …
• 3) Jim Thorpe. …
• 2) Bo Jackson. …
• 1) Jim Brown. In high school, he earned 13 letters playing five sports: football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, and track.