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American football player (born 1966)
American football player
Steven George Avery
(born August 18, 1966) is a former professional
American football
running back
in the
National Football League
(NFL). He was originally signed by the
Houston Oilers
as an
undrafted
rookie
free agent
in 1989. He played college football at
Northern Michigan
. He also played for the
Green Bay Packers
and
Pittsburgh Steelers
in addition to the
Birmingham Fire
of the
World League of American Football
(WLAF).
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Early years
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Avery was born in
Milwaukee
and attended
Brookfield Central High School
in
Brookfield, Wisconsin
. He then attended
Northern Michigan University
.
Professional career
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After going undrafted in the
1989 NFL Draft
Avery was signed by the Houston Oilers where he spent one season, appearing in one game. After not playing in 1990, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers where he again appeared in one game. He again spent a season not playing in 1992. In 1993, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he would play for three seasons. In 1994, he appeared in 14 games with one start and recorded two carries for four yards and one reception for two yards. In 1995, his final season as a professional, Avery appeared in 11 games with two starts and recorded one carry for three yards and 11 receptions for 82 yards and one touchdown.
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