The Resume

(January 24, 1954- )
Born in Huntsville, Alabama
Drafted 306th overall by the New England Patriots in the 1975 NFL Draft
Quarterback for the Ottawa Rough Riders (1975-80), Toronto Argonauts (1981-86) and the British Columbia Lions (1987)
CFL Most Outstanding Player (1982)

Why he might be annoying:

He had an unusual first name.
His nickname during his tenure at the University of Tennessee was 'The Artful Dodger.'
He initially wanted to pursue a career in baseball, before opting to play football in college.
He got turned down from attending the University of Alabama as a result of racism.
He named his son after himself.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was the first African-American quarterback to start a game in the history of the SEC.
He was the first African-American quarterback to receive mainstream exposure.
He opted to play in the Canadian Football League after his tenure at Tennessee, as it provided more opportunities to be a starter.
He was the first Argonauts player since Bill Symons to earn CFL Most Outstanding Player honors.
He earned two Grey Cup rings during his career (1976, 1983).

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• CFL Most Outstanding Player Award (Ranked: 1982)
• Football Players
• I Attended University of Tennessee
• I Named My Kid After Myself
• I Played in the Canadian Football League
• Profiles 46251-46500 (Ranked: 46271)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 26]
• Sweet Home Alabama

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying