From YESNetwork.com

 College Football Player (University of Alabama), NFL Player (New York Giants)

Born:

August 8, 1967, Huntsville, AL

Notes:

•  Born in Huntsville, AL but he might have grown up in New Hope, AL

•  Professional football tight end in the National Football League

•  "Cross was drafted out of the University of Alabama in the 1989 NFL Draft by the New York Giants in the sixth round. Cross played in 207 games for the Giants, and although he was known more for his blocking expertise, he finished his 13 year career in 2001 with 201 receptions for 2,194 yards and 17 touchdowns." - Wikipedia

•  Played football at New Hope High School in New Hope, AL.

•  Cross won a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in 1990.

•  After retiring, Cross moved into television, working for the YES Network. He currently is a co-host of the networks "This Week in Football" - YesNetwork.com

•  Cross played in more games as a Giant than any other player in team history.


Related Links:

•  AllAmericanSpeakers.com - Speaker's agent (Christian Athlete)

•  AOLNews.com - Article titled "Howard Cross: Punish Helmet-on-Helmet Hitters for Their Own Good" by Dan Graziano, October 20, 2010. Cross speaks of the dangers in football. (Originally found at http://www.aolnews.com/2010/10/20/howard-cross-punish-helmet-on-helmet-hitters-for-their-own-good/.)

•  Fantasy Football Challenge - Data (Originally found at http://www.fantasyfootballchallenge.com/152-19054/howard-cross-faqs.html.)

•  Google Images - Possible Photos of Howard

•  New York Times article might be behind a paywall. - Article titled "PRO FOOTBALL; Cross Relects On A Superlative Career" by Mike Freeman, January 24, 2001.

•  PRO-FOOTBALL-REFERENCE.COM - Stats

•  Wikipedia - Bio

•  YesNetwork.com - Bio From "This Week In Football" (Originally found at http://web.yesnetwork.com/announcers/bio.jsp?id=hcross.)

•  YouTube - Videos of Plays

•  zimbio - Photo