Oronde Gadsden

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Oronde Gadsden born?August 20, 1971
2. What is the notable NFL teams?Dallas Cowboys, Miami Dolphins
3. What is the college affiliation?Winston-Salem State University Rams
4. Who is Oronde Gadsden?Oronde Gadsden is a fast football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL, WLAF, and AFL. He was born on August 20, 1971, and learned football at Winston‑Salem State University.
5. Which teams did Oronde Gadsden play for in the NFL?He played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Miami Dolphins, catching passes and helping his teams score.

Wide Receiver (WR): An offensive player whose primary role is to catch passes thrown by the quarterback.
Yards After Catch (YAC): The number of yards a receiver gains after successfully catching a pass.
Defensive Back (DB): A player on the opposing team whose job is to prevent receivers from catching passes.