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Las Vegas Raiders: Former franchise player received Hollywood Walk of Fame Star

By Jordan Sigler3 Mins Read
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Aug 23, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A Las Vegas Raiders Riddell speedflex helmet on the field at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Carl Weathers, a former player for the Oakland Raiders (before they became the Las Vegas Raiders) earned a Hollywood star. The honor came months after he died at his home in Los Angeles in February.

Carl Weathers played for the Oakland Raiders before going to LA

Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Actor Carl Weathers on the red carpet prior to the start of the 2017 NFL Draft at Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Weathers played college football for San Diego State. The Raiders would sign Weathers out of college as an undrafted free agent. He would play linebacker and safety for the Raiders for the 1970-71 seasons. He appeared in eight games for the Raiders.

Weathers did not record any stats in the league.

Following his playing career, Weathers had a successful acting career. His work in Hollywood included Force 10 from Navarone, Predator, and Action Jackson.

Weathers earned an award

Jan 8, 2017; Beverly Hills, CA, USA; Sylvester Stallone and Carl Weathers, who co-starred in the 1977 Golden Globe Award-winning film “Rocky, present the Golden Globe for best motion picture – drama during the 74th Golden Globe Awards at Beverly Hilton. Mandatory Credit: Paul Drinkwater/NBC via USA TODAY NETWORK

 

Per the Raiders website, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce gave Weathers a Walk of Fame Star:

“The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is proud to honor the late Carl Weathers with the second Sports Entertainment Walk of Fame star,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

“Carl left an indelible mark on the worlds of sports and entertainment, and it is our honor to immortalize his legacy on our iconic sidewalk. We are happy to know that Weathers was actively involved in preparing to receive his star before his passing, and that he was very proud to be recognized with this prestigious honor.”

 

Weathers is the only Raiders player to ever receive a Walk of Fame star. However, other NFL athletes have earned the honor. Terry Bradshaw and Michael Strahan have a star.

Per the Raiders, Grant Irons, Jim Plunkett, Phil Vallapiano, and owner Mark Davis were at the Walk of Fame ceremony on Thursday in support of Weathers.

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Sep 10, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Detailed view of a 9/11 memorial sticker on a helmet of the Las Vegas Raiders before the game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

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Jordan Sigler is a sports journalist. He also writes about sports for Wisconsin Sports Heroics, ChiCitySports, and Gridiron Heroics. His craft has been nationally syndicated for Yardbarker,MSN, and Bleacher Report

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