Who is Mark Moseley? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Mark DeWayne Moseley

Age: 76 Years, 76 Year Old Males

Family:

siblings: Pamela Moseley Carpenter

children: Ellen, Lindsay, Mark Jr, Megan, Shelly

Born Country: United States

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Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males

Notable Alumni: Stephen F. Austin State University

U.S. State: Texas

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education: Texas A&M University, Stephen F. Austin State University

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Career

In 1970, Mark Moseley was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles during their NFL Draft. He was dropped by them a year later and was in turn signed by the Houston Oilers. In 1972, after been dropped by the Oilers, he spent two years out of the NFL. In 1974, he was signed by the Washington Redskins as a free agent. With the retirement of Rick Danmeier in 1982, Moseley became the sole full-time straight on placekicker in NFL.

In the strike-shortened 1982 season, he made 20 of 21 goals and went on to earn the NFL MVP award. In the Washington Redskins' victory in Super Bowl XVII, Moseley made two field goals against the Miami Dolphins. In the subsequent season, he scored 161 points for his team. The Redskins released him mid-season in 1986. He remains their all-time leading scorer with a record of 1,207 points. In recognition of his tremendous contribution to the team, he was inducted into the Washington Redskins Ring of Fame.

Also, in 1986, Moseley was signed by Cleveland Browns just to retire at the end of the season. He helped the team win their divisional playoff game against the New York Jets.

Currently, Moseley serves as the Director of Franchising for the restaurant chain Five Guys. Headquartered in Lorton, Virginia, the chain specializes in hamburgers, French fries, and hot dogs. It was once the fastest-growing fast food chain in USA, registering a 32.8% sales increase from 2010 to 2011.

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Family & Personal Life

Mark Moseley was born on March 12, 1948, in Laneville, Texas, USA. He studied at Livingston High School and later enrolled at Texas A&M University, which he attended from 1965 to 1966. Later, he attended the prestigious Stephen F. Austin State University from 1967 to 1969.

Mark Moseley got married when he was quite young. He has five children and 13 grandchildren as of now.

Trivia

This former football player had a sister named Pamela who was murdered in 1979.

Mark Moseley Biography