AboutJim Considine Expertise I can answer statistical questions about professional football. 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 I am an NFL Statistician with the Washington Redskins. I grew up during the days of the Baltimore Colts in the 1960's. (Please refer to the movie "Diner" for more information about the Baltimore Colts fans)
Organizations Washington Redskins Statistician, 2005-present
Baltimore Ravens, 1996-2003
Publications The records were used by author Jon Morgan in his book, "Glory For Sale". The records have been part of the Baltimore Ravens Media Guides since their inaugural season in 1996.
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 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.
Awards and Honors I was awarded two game balls from the Ravens and was recognized for my work as the top game day employee.
Past/Present Clients Baltimore Ravens, Wise Guides, Washington Redskins
Question Steve had answered a question from someone about two brothers in the last decade who were placekickers in the NFL. The answer was the Grammatica brothers (Martin and Bill), both of whom (I think) injured themselves doing their "crazy" celebration jump. Can you tell me about more brother combos who were kickers in the NFL? The name Zendejas comes to mind...
Thanks,
Dan
Answer Hi Dan,
Congratulations! You have the "trivia question of the day"...and even better, you will have the answer to the question.
According to the NFL Pro Football Hall of Fame, there are 333 documented sets of brothers who have played pro football(includes players from AAFC, AFL and NFL).
Five of the sets are brothers who were kickers.
To follow is the list of kickers and the URL of the Hall of Fame article. You can look up the other 328 brothers in your spare time.
Best wishes,
Jim Considine
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ZENDEJAS
Luis – K – 1987-88, 1989 Dallas Cowboys, 1988-89 Philadelphia Eagles
Joaquin – K – 1983 New England Patriots
Max – K – 1986 Washington Redskins, 1987-88 Green Bay Packers
BAHR
Chris – K – 1976-79 Cincinnati Bengals, 1980-89 Oakland/LA Raiders, 1989 San Diego Chargers
Matt – K – 1979-1980 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1981 San Francisco 49ers, 1981-89 Cleveland Browns,
1990-92 New York Giants, 1993 Philadelphia Eagles, 1993-95 New England Patriots
GOGOLAK
Charlie – K – 1966-68 Washington Redskins, 1970-1972 New England Patriots
Pete – K – 1964-65 Buffalo Bills, 1966-1974 New York Giants
GRAMATICA
Martin – K – 1999-2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004, 2006 Indianapolis Colts, 2006 Dallas
Cowboys, 2007-present New Orleans Saints
Bill – K – 2001-03 Arizona Cardinals, 2004 Miami Dolphins
MIKE-MAYER
Nick – K – 1973-77 Atlanta Falcons, 1977-78 Philadelphia Eagles, 1979-1982 Buffalo Bills
Steve – K – 1975-76 San Francisco 49ers, 1977 Detroit Lions, 1978 New Orleans Saints, 1979-1980
Baltimore Colts
