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Through 2001 Regular Season
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Position: DB Height: 6-0 Weight: 200 College: Penn State Born: 3-20-74 in Erie, Pa. Last Team: Philadelphia Eagles How Acquired: Territorial Professional Football: Originally signed as a free agent with the New England Patriots in 1997…assigned to the practice squad…was released following 1998 training camp…signed with the CFL’s Ottawa Roughriders in 1999…played one season…signed with the Philadelphia Eagles in 2000…was released after training camp. College Football: Penn State University…four-year letter winner…registered 147 tackles, 29 pass knockdowns and two interceptions during his career…earned bachelor’s degree in biology. Personal: Full name is Mark Anthony Tate…lettered in football and basketball at Erie (Pa.) Cathedral Prep…earned all-state and all-American honors in football…rushed for 2,000 yards as a senior…aspires to seek an MBA…lists boxing as most his intimidating non-football skill…married (Erin), has daughter (Bria)…resides in Chandler, Ariz. Nickname explanation: Because his last name is Tate, he added an “r” to make Tater. |
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