Three successes to report: Scott Secules, Chris Terreri, & Doug Bird
Scott Secules was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round (151st overall) of the 1988 NFL Draft. After one season in Dallas and four with the Dolphins, Secules was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots. He was the backup to rookie Drew Bledsoe and became the starter in the fifth game of the season against the Phoenix Cardinals, helping the team to its first win. He finished his career with 108 completions in 204 attempts, 1,311 passing yards, 4 touchdowns and 14 interceptions in 57 games.
Chris Terreri was drafted by the New Jersey Devils in the fifth round (85th overall) of the 1983 NHL Entry Draft. He is a two-time Stanley Cup Champion with New Jersey, having won his first title in 1995, and his second Cup in 2000. Over his career, he played for the Devils, the San Jose Sharks, the Chicago Blackhawks and the New York Islanders.
Doug Bird Bird was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the third round of the 1969 amateur draft. During his career, Bird was used in a variety of pitching roles, frequently shifting from the bullpen to the starting rotation and back. Bird appeared in six postseason games from 1976 through 1978, all with the Royals, and each time against the New York Yankees, posting a 2.35 ERA in 7.2 innings pitched. He also played for the Phillies, Yankees, Cubs, & Red Sox during his 11-year big league career. He posted a lifetime record of 73-60 with a 3.99 ERA.
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