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Alex Webster (gridiron football) was born on 19 April, 1931 in Kearny, New Jersey, U.S., is an American football player and coach (1931–2012). Discover Alex Webster (gridiron football)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

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Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 19 April 1931
Birthday 19 April
Birthplace Kearny, New Jersey, U.S.
Date of death 2012
Died Place Port St. Lucie, Florida, U.S.
Nationality United States

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1931

Alexander "Red" Webster (April 19, 1931 – March 3, 2012) was an American profesional football player who was a fullback and halfback in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants.

1933

With 336 points, Webster is 10th on the Giants' career scoring list.

1941

After losing his father to cancer at an early age in 1941, Webster and his younger brother James were raised with the help of uncles and aunts and excelled in football, earning college scholarships.

1948

Webster played a key role on Kearny High School's football team which won the 1948 New Jersey High School State Championship.

As a senior at Kearny High School in 1948, Alex Webster was offered a full-ride scholarship from NFL legend Beattie Feathers to play college football at North Carolina State University.

1951

While playing for the Wolfpack, Alex "Big Red" Webster led the Southern Conference in scoring in 1951 with 78 points and remained a standout in 1952 before being drafted into the NFL.

1952

Webster married Louise Eggers in 1952, and had two children (Debra and James), four grandchildren (Kyle, Craig, Tammy, and Alexis), three nephews (Mark, David, and Todd), and a niece (Kristen).

Webster also had four grandnieces: Elena, Alexandra, Alexandrina, and Maryn, and great-grandchildren Rachel and Colt.

1953

Webster was drafted in the 11th round of the 1953 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins, but chose to play professional Canadian football for the Montreal Alouettes from 1953 to 1954.

1954

While in Canada, he was named a Big Four all-star in 1954 and played in that year's Grey Cup.

1955

In 1955, Webster returned to the United States and played for the New York Giants from 1955 to 1964.

In his first year with the Giants, Webster led the team in rushing with 634 yards.

While with the Giants, he rushed for 4,638 yards, caught 240 passes for 2,679 yards, and scored 56 touchdowns (39 rushing and 17 receiving).

1956

In 1956, Webster played in the NFL championship game against the Chicago Bears featuring Hall of Fame players and coaches.

Webster scored two touchdowns in the second half and contributed with 103 all-purpose yards.

The game came to be known as the second "Sneakers Game" because the Giants chose to play in high-top Chuck Taylors due to icy field conditions.

The Giants won the game 47-7.

As a player with the New York Giants, Webster played in six NFL Championship games: 1956, 1958, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963.

Sportscaster Marty Glickman coined the phrase "a couple or three yards" when describing Webster's running style.

1958

He was named to the Pro Bowl twice, in 1958 and 1961.

1960

Webster served as a color commentator for the New York Giants radio broadcasts in the 1960s.

1962

On Nov. 18, 1962, Webster made a guest appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show (Episode #16.8).

1969

He was also the head coach of the Giants from 1969 to 1973.

The son of recent Scottish immigrants James and Alexandrina Webster, Alex Webster grew up in Kearny, New Jersey, where he attended and played football at Kearny High School.

Webster eventually became an assistant Giant coach under Allie Sherman, and was promoted to head coach in September 1969.

1970

He was named UPI NFL Coach of the Year in 1970, as the Giants finished second in the NFC East at 9–5–0, but a 2–11–1 record in 1973 forced him to resign after five seasons.

His overall Giant coaching record was 29 wins, 40 losses, and one tie.

His successors, Bill Arnsbarger and John McVay, had similar outcomes as the team struggled through the 1970s.

1977

On January 27, 1977, at Toots Shor's funeral, Webster served as an honorary pallbearer along with Pete Rozelle, Art Rooney, Bowie Kuhn, Frank Gifford, Walter Cronkite and Howard Cosell.

Webster owned two restaurants after retiring from the NFL.

His first restaurant was called The Stadium, located in Sea Girt, New Jersey, where he lived while he was a coach with the Giants.

The interior was decorated with sports memorabilia from the New York Giants, New York Yankees and other professional teams.

The other restaurant was called Alex Webster's and located in Tequesta, Florida.

1990

After retiring from the NFL, Webster worked in sales and public relations for Nabisco until the early 1990s.

Webster also worked in public relations for the Dinah Shore Golf Classic, appearing with former athletes and celebrities such as Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Charley Conerley, Frank Gifford, Bob Hope, and President Gerald R. Ford.

2011

Webster was considered one of the "all-time great Giants" and in 2011, was inducted into the New York Giants' "Ring of Honor".

Alex Webster, LB Brad Van Pelt and Carl Banks, TE Mark Bavaro and P Dave Jennings headlined as the second class of the Giants' Ring of Honor inductees.

Webster stated that this honor was among the proudest moments of his life.

Webster made his last public speech addressing 80,000 fans in attendance accompanied by his grandsons.

Webster is further honored in the New York Giants' Legacy Club where his vintage #29 game jersey, as well as many historic photographs are displayed.