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Today in Patriots History
The Nigerian Nightmare​



Happy 33rd birthday to Nelson Agholor
Born May 24, 1993 in Lagos, Nigeria; hometown Tampa
Patriots wide receiver, 2021-2022; uniform #15
Signed as a veteran free agent on March 19, 2021
Pats résumé: two seasons, 31 games (20 starts); 68 receptions for 835 yards (12.3 ypc) and five touchdowns


Nelson Agholor played in 92 games over six NFL seasons prior to coming to Foxborough, with 272 receptions for 3,411 yards and 26 touchdowns during that time. Agholor was a first round draft pick out of USC in 2015 by Philadelphia. He didn't do much his first two years, improved to 768 yards/8 TD in 2017 and 736 yards/4TD in 2018, before dropping to 363/3 the following season.

2020 - the season just prior to joining the Patriots - was his best season as a pro, with 896 yards receiving, eight touchdowns, 18.7 yards per reception and 10.9 yards per pass attempt, after signing a meager one year, $1 million contract for the Raiders.

Agholor regressed with New England though, with fewer yards receiving and touchdowns in two seasons combined, than he had in his one year in Las Vegas. To rub salt in the wound, the Patriots paid $22 million for that (lack of) production.

Over ten NFL seasons Nelson Agholor has 389 receptions for 4,858 yards and 37 touchdowns.





Nelson Agholor Drops Touchdown Catch - Patriots vs. Eagles
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As for the thread title, that is due to an off-the-cuff comment from a Philadelphia resident who caught a baby dropped from a burning building, which was caught on video. The hero completely roasted the wide receiver, succinctly stating 'My man just started throwing babies out the window and we was catching them, unlike Agholor.'


‘I Was Saying What Everybody Else Was Thinking,' Eagles Fan Who Called Out Nelson Agholor After Rescuing Woman and Baby From Fire Reacts to Internet Fame

Nothing, not even a dramatic rescue, can stop a frustrated Philadelphia sports fan from venting about a tough loss, as Hakim Laws proved in a moment that will live on in Internet infamy.
www.nbcphiladelphia.com
The former firefighter and Army veteran jumped into action and helped rescue trapped occupants by literally catching a baby and a woman who were thrown out of the burning building.​

"You can believe in me," Laws told NBC Sports Philadelphia's John Clark in an exclusive interview Tuesday. "I'm not gonna drop her. So she came down. Boom. My first thought actually in the back of my head was like, 'Yeah, no fumble.' So I caught two. And then ran them in for a touchdown."​

The football metaphor showcases what was still on Laws' mind even after the rescue: the Eagles' tough loss to the Detroit Lions Sunday in which Wide Receiver Nelson Agholor dropped a critical pass.​

"Messed up my whole day," Laws said. "That was earlier the same day that happened. Maybe 12 hours or so. Less than that. Yeah, I'm gonna think about that all day."​

Laws didn't hesitate to speak on it even while being interviewed after the fire early Monday morning.​

"My man just started throwing babies out the window and we was catching them, unlike Agholor and his mishaps, I'd like to put that out there," Laws told NBC10.​

'Unlike Agholor': Hero Eagles fan negged Nelson Agholor after catching kids dropped from burning building

Nelson Agholor's two drops in Sunday's game were on the minds of every Eagles fan — even those performing acts of heroism.
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Nelson Agholor has perfect response to salty baby-catching Eagles fan

Even an act of heroism couldn’t stop this Philly fan from hating on the Eagles. Local hero Hakim Laws took a shot at wide receiver Nelson Agholor, as he described to reporters how he and others cau…
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Some fun forum commentary from March 2023 when news broke that Baltimore had signed Agholor after the Patriots made no attempt to re-sign him in free agency:

Patriots Player Departure Thread 'O/T: Nelson Agholor signs with Ravens'

Patriots free agent receiver Nelson Agholor reportedly signs with Ravens




Patriots Add WR Nelson Agholor, 2-Yrs, $26 Million | PatsFans.com

Agholor scored eight TDs including a career-high 896 yards on 48 catches with an impressive 18.7 yards-per-catch average
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Who Did the Patriots Sign in Free-Agency? Here's the List | PatsFans.com

If you're wondering about the Patriots signings today, we have the full updated list of the group of players New England added to the roster.
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Patriots boost receiver unit by signing Nelson Agholor and Kendrick Bourne to multi-year deals, per reports

New England's spending spree continues
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Source: Pats get 2-year, $26M deal with Agholor

Wide receiver Nelson Agholor has agreed to a two-year, $26 million deal with the Patriots, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
www.espn.com

The Patriots’ big bet on WR Nelson Agholor

Agholor signed a 2-year, $22 million contract with $16 million guaranteed in free agency.
www.bostonherald.com

NFL notebook: Patriots lose receiver Nelson Agholor to Ravens

Agholor has agreed to a deal with Baltimore after two seasons in New England.
www.pressherald.com

Ex-Patriots WR Nelson Agholor signing 1-year deal with AFC rival

The Patriots are losing a veteran wideout to a longtime rival.
www.bostonherald.com




Nelson Agholor Career Game Log | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Get Nelson Agholor Career game log for regular season and playoff games on Pro-football-reference.com.
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Nelson Agholor Pro Football Record

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Nelson Agholor Contract Details, Salary Cap Charges, Bonus Money, and Contract History | Over The Cap

Nelson Agholor contract and salary cap details, including signing bonus, guaranteed salary, dead money, roster bonuses, and contract history
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Career Earnings: $49,135,401

Nelson Agholor - Wikipedia

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Today in Patriots History
Before 28-3 there was 24-0​



I could not find much of anything notable for May 24 in the history of the New England Patriots, other than being a great excuse to re-watch the Pats come back from a 24-0 deficit to defeat Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. At the time that was the largest comeback in franchise history, and is still second in team history, behind only the amazing 28-3 comeback in Super Bowl 51 versus Atlanta.

Our birthday guy, Tony Carter, had a hand in that outcome.


New England Patriots Biggest Comebacks | Pro-Football-Reference.com

New England Patriots biggest Comebacks
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Happy 40th birthday to Tony Carter
Born May 24, 1986 in Tallahassee, Florida
Patriots cornerback, 2010; uniform #29
Signed to the practice squad on September 7, 2010
Pats résumé: one season, two games
Not to be confused with FB Tony Carter, who played with the Patriots from 1998-2000


After being waived-injured by Denver, the Pats signed corner Tony Carter to their practice squad in early September of 2010. When Jonathan Wilhite was placed on IR with a hip injury, Carter was promoted to the 53-man roster in mid-December. The former Florida State Seminole appeared in two of those three final regular season games, with a final stat line consisting of one tackle.


The Patriots released Carter just prior to the start of the 2011 training camp, and he later re-signed with Denver. Carter is unfortunately most well known for being on the wrong side of a return team miscommunication in November of 2013.


The 7-3 Patriots hosted 9-1 Denver in Week 12 of 2013, on Sunday Night Football. All the hype for Brady vs Manning #14 fizzled early, as the Pats fumbled the ball away on each of their first three possessions. The rest of the half wasn't much better: three punts and a turnover on downs, resulting in a 24-0 halftime deficit.


The second half was a complete reversal, with New England scoring touchdowns on each of their first four possessions, and scoring 31 unanswered points. However, Denver tied it up on a pass to Demaryius Thomas with 3:06 left to play to force overtime. On the cold (22°, six-below wind chill, 22 mph wind) night Bill Belichick elected to ignore conventional overtime wisdom of receiving the ball first, and instead go with the wind at the team's backs - and that decision eventually paid off.


With just over three minutes left to play in overtime, the Pats were forced to punt after three straight incomplete passes. Wes Welker - at this point a Denver Bronco - was the return man. Carter was also on Denver's return unit, and Welker made a very late call that he would not catch the punt, alerting the return team to clear away from the ball. But Welker's call was too late; by that time Carter was too close, moving fast, and the ball bounced and hit him - and Nate Ebner recovered. The play set up a 34-31 game-winning field goal by Stephen Gostkowski to cap the comeback, with just two minutes left to play in OT.


Patriots Beat: A win for the ages

It had to end that way, didn’t it. A tie seemed all but inevitable in one of the wackiest games to ever be played in the NFL. Sorry, no shootouts in this league. The Patriots recovered a fumbled punt…
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Life’s Bounces

The winds of what looked to be a Broncos rout over the Patriots changed dramatically Sunday night. In a game of oddities, it was only fitting that in the end it all came down to a relative cast of unknowns and the unpredictable landing of one punt
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Wes Welker blames self for costly turnover

FOXBORO — Last night began with a video tribute to former Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker, and then essentially ended with Welker watching helplessly in overtime as Ryan Allen’s punt glanced off teammate Tony Carter with Nate…
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Wes Welker accepts blame for Broncos' muffed punt vs. Patriots

Wes Welker was basically a non-factor for most of Sunday night during his first game in Foxboro since leaving the New England Patriots as a free agent and signing with the Denver Broncos.
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Degree of difficulty makes Patriots' rally to victory over the Broncos all the sweeter

The hideous opening scenes will be lost in the buzz of the greatest comeback in franchise history against their most prominent individual rival, and that's how it should be.
www.boston.com

PATRIOTS NOTEBOOK: Welker contributes little to Broncos’ cause in return to Foxboro

Denver wide receiver Wes Welker catches just four passes for 31 yards in his team’s 34-31 overtime loss against his former team.
www.patriotledger.com

Tom Brady, Patriots rally past 24-point Broncos lead to stun Peyton Manning

Tom Brady, Patriots rally past 24-point Broncos lead to stun Peyton Manning
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Ryan Allen’s punt gave Patriots the drop on Broncos - The Boston Globe

FOXBOROUGH — The sixth and final punt from Ryan Allen on Sunday night traveled only 42 yards, not far considering the Patriots rookie had a strong wind at his back.
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Patriots storm back from 24-0, beat Denver Broncos

Peyton Manning and Tom Brady have played a number of classics over the years, but they never have played a game quite like the one that happened on Sunday night.
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Denver Broncos vs New England Patriots. 2nd Half. Patriots Comeback
14:57 Highlight Video

Classic Peyton Manning faces at 4:02 and 4:48







Tony Carter played in 50 NFL games (including five in the postseason) over seven seasons, from 2009 to 2015. He scored three touchdowns, two on fumble returns and one on an interception. He retired after the 2016 season, and since 2018 has been employed as a coach at both the NFL and collegiate levels. Carter is currently the head coach for the division two Central State Marauders in Wilberforce, Ohio.




Broncos cornerback Tony Carter breaks up a pass intended for Patriots receiver Matthew Slater in the 1st quarter of the 2013 AFC championship game.




2006: FSU's Tony Carter returns a blocked kick for a touchdown against Clemson​





Tony Carter Career Game Log | Pro-Football-Reference.com

Get Tony Carter Career game log for regular season and playoff games on Pro-football-reference.com.
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Tony Carter Pro Football Record

The trusted source for pro football information about Tony Carter. Get statistics, transactions. biographical data and more at Pro Football Archives.
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Tony Carter (cornerback) - Wikipedia

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Today in Patriots History
20th Century May 24 Trivialities​



May 24, 1960:
The Patriots sign undrafted rookie free agent RB Roger Kranz from the University of New Mexico.

Kranz must have been an incredible blocking back for Los Lobos, because his 1959 stat sheet doesn't exactly jump out at you: ten carries in ten games, with one touchdown - though the 9.7 yards per carry is impressive. Roger has no Patriots/AFL stats to be found, so I assume he didn't make the regular season roster.

From his obituary:
Roger was a talented athlete excelling in many sports including track, basketball, baseball and football. He came to New Mexico on a football scholarship to UNM where he proudly played for the Lobos. He went on to play professional football for the New England Patriots. Roger also honored his country by serving in the Air National Guard. After college he began a successful career in sales. For the last twenty plus years he has been employed with Rio Grande Drywall Supply. Roger was an avid fisherman and hunter. He had many other loves which included gardening, singing in the church choir, dancing, golf and being with family and friends. Known as "Big Rog" to many, his huge heart and radiant smile will be greatly missed.​





May 24, 1980:
New England signs undrafted free agent OL Bobby McIntyre, from Salem (WV) College.

Bobby McIntyre was four years removed from his Salem College graduation when he signed with the Patriots. He stuck with the club through all of the offseason, appearing in all the preseason games - but did not survive final roster cuts and never played in a regular season NFL game. At the time he was a high school defensive coordinator in Sandusky, Ohio, getting his one shot at the big time.

After being cut by the Pats, McIntyre settled in Long Island and progressed through the coaching ranks. He was DC and HC at West Hempstead High School, DB coach at Nassau Community College, LB coach at Hofstra and at Bryant, then DC/LB coach at Stony Brook University from 2011 until his retirement in 2020.



Stony Brook Football promotes Bobby McIntyre to defensive coordinator

Bobby McIntyre, formerly the Seawolves' linebackers coach, has been named Stony Brook Football's next defensive coordinator.
sbstatesman.com

Bobby McIntyre - Football Coach - Stony Brook University Athletics

HONORS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS AT STONY BROOK • Became Stony Brook’s Defensive Coordinator in 2017. • Guided the Seawolves’ defensive that ranked third in the FCS in
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Coach Mac Retires: 'Every player ... who played for him has complete praise for who he is as a person' - Stony Brook University Athletics

STONY BROOK, N.Y. — For each of the last 52 summers, Bobby McIntyre has been on a football field somewhere for training camp.
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* This entry was a tad confusing to compile, because in 1980 there was also a linebacker by the name of Bob McIntyre from Eastern Kentucky who was an undrafted free agent as well, who was signed by the Packers.





May 24, 1994:
Patriots re-sign veteran unrestricted free agent Michael Timpson

1993 was Timpson's fifth season in the NFL, and he was finally getting a bit of playing time under first year head coach Bill Parcells. He had seven starts that year, with 42 receptions for 656 yards and two touchdowns. Most notable was a 36-yard TD catch in overtime in the season finale to give the Pats their fourth consecutive win, 33-27 over Miami - thus knocking Don Shula's Dolphins out of the playoffs.

Throwback: Patriots Thrill in Overtime Win Over Dolphins - January 2, 1994 -- Patriots.com
1:43 Highlight Video
Today is the 30th anniversary (January 2,1994) of the Drew Bledsoe overtime touchdown pass to Michael Timpson for the thrilling season-ending win over the Miami Dolphins on January 2, 1994. The game featured 4 lead changes in the 4th quarter.

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Timpson would go on to have a breakout season in 1994, with career highs in catches (74) and receiving yards (941). That led to his getting a decent free agent payday, with the Bears - though his production dropped dramatically with Erik Kramer passing the football to him rather than Drew Bledsoe.













May 24, 1995:
Linebacker Dwayne Sabb is re-signed by the Patriots

A fifth round draft pick in 1992 out of the University of New Hampshire, Sabb played in 74 regular season games plus four playoff games with the Pats from 1992 to 1996.







 
Today in Patriots History
May 24 fun factoids
from the Aughts​



May 24, 2000:
The Patriots waive three undrafted free agents who apparently failed to make a good first impression during Bill Belichick's initial rookie mini-camp. Mississippi State LB Barrin Simpson, Washington State punter Kareem Anderson and New Mexico State WR Ryan Shaw were all waived within weeks of being signed, ending their extremely brief NFL careers.

Patriots Waive Three Players

FOXBORO, Mass. – The New England Patriots waived three rookie free agents, punter Kareem Anderson, wide receiver Ryan Shaw and linebacker Barrin Simpson, today.
www.patriots.com

Simpson went on to play 11 seasons in the Canada, where he was a seven-time CFL All-Star, five-time league-leading tackler, and two-time defensive player of the year. Shaw is a manager of asset information, workflow, and quality control at Bristol Myers Squibb. Anderson is apparently off the grid.

CMSD Hires Barrin Simpson as head football coach

COLUMBUS, Miss. – Columbus Municipal School District has hired former Mississippi State linebacker ...
www.columbuscityschools.org

Player Bio: Kareem Anderson :: Football - Washington State University Athletics

Player Bio: Kareem Anderson :: Football Kareem Anderson Class: Senior Hometown: Phoenix, Ariz. High School: South Mountain '96 Weight: 199 Posi...
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Ryan Shaw - Bristol Myers Squibb | LinkedIn

To obtain a position where I can utilize my education, work experience, and work ethics… · Experience: Bristol Myers Squibb · Education: New Mexico State University · Location: Greater Phoenix Area · 150 connections on LinkedIn. View Ryan Shaw’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1...
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May 24, 2001:
Patriots sign veteran DT Emarlos Leroy after claiming him off waivers, and waive Boston College LS Ryan Burch

A 1999 sixth round draft pick by Jacksonville, the former Georgia Bulldog played in 23 games for the Jaguars over two seasons. The Pats released him less than three weeks later.

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Patriots claim interior lineman

New England also added some much needed depth to the interior of the defensive line by claiming former Jacksonville defensive tackle Emarlos Leroy off waivers.
www.patriots.com

Belichick offers rookies a crash course

FOXBORO -- The New England Patriots welcomed 10 rookie free agents and 10 draft choices to a mini-camp yesterday, and coach Bill Belichick had a fierce warning for them Get ready for the tougher, fas…
www.southcoasttoday.com

24th annual Albany Sports Hall of Fame induction: Emarlos Leroy – Albany Herald

Danny AllerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Emarlos Leroy can illustrate better than anyone his importance to the Monroe High School football team during his heyday
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Boston College 2000 Football Outlook - Boston College Athletics

June 16, 2000 Defense Defensive Line Returning Lettermen (3): No. Player Cl. Ht. Wt. 85 Antonio Garay Jr. 6-4 286 99 * Sean Guthrie Jr. 6-4 248 58 Derric Ros...
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Ryan Burch - Adobe | LinkedIn

Experienced executive who thrives in dynamic business environments. Creative and… · Experience: Adobe · Education: University of Maryland School of Law · Location: Baltimore · 500+ connections on LinkedIn. View Ryan Burch’s profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.
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May 24, 2001:

McWilliams bolsters TE spot

The tight end spot gained some experience Thursday when New England signed free agent Johnny McWilliams, who is entering his sixth season in the NFL.
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The tight end spot gained some experience Thursday when New England signed free agent Johnny McWilliams, who is entering his sixth season in the NFL. The Patriots also waived rookie long-snapper Ryan Burch.​

McWilliams gives the Patriots a huge target for Drew Bledsoe. The former third-round pick for the Arizona Cardinals has recorded 73 catches for 690 yards and nine touchdowns since coming into the league in 1996.​

New England already has five tight ends on its roster, but the only one with significant playing time is Rod Rutledge. Rutledge's roster spot was in jeopardy before McWilliams' arrival, and now his days with the Patriots seem even more numbered. In three seasons Rutledge has not been able to prove himself in the receiving game, and the tight end spot needs to be productive in New England's offense.​

Other than McWilliams and Rutledge, the Patriots also have second-year men Jermaine Wiggins and Chris Eitzmann, and draft picks Jabari Holloway and Arther Love. Wiggins made an impression at the end of last season with 16 catches for 203 yards and a touchdown in just four games, but he is not yet an established all-around tight end.​


Pats add McWilliams, their 6th tight end

FOXBORO — Johnny McWilliams, a tight end who started seven games for the Minnesota Vikings last season, signed with the New England Patriots. McWilliams, a 6-foot-7, 271-pound free agent, caught 22…
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Johnny McWilliams, a tight end who started seven games for Minnesota last season, signed with the New England Patriots. McWilliams, a 6-foot-4, 271-pound free agent, caught 22 passes for 180 yards and three touchdowns with the Vikings in 2000.​

The six-year veteran was a third-round pick of the Arizona Cardinals. He had his best season with Arizona in 1998 when he had 26 catches for 284 yards and four touchdowns.​

McWilliams becomes the sixth tight end on the Patriots' roster. He joins veterans Rod Rutledge, Jermaine Wiggins and Chris Eitzmann and draft picks Jabari Holloway and Arther Love.​

McWilliams was waived-injured on September 2, and never played in the NFL after that. Rutledge ended up keeping his job as the starter, and Wiggins emerged with clutch performances in the playoffs. Harvard grad Chris Eitzmann was also released on September 2, and spent the season on the Cleveland Browns' practice squad.

As for the draft picks, 4th rounder Jabari Holloway spent the 2001 season on injured reserve, and was released at the end of the 2002 preseason; he then spent two seasons with the Houston Texans. Fifth round selection Arther Love began the season on the reserve/PUP list, was activated in November, but never got on the field. He spent the first two weeks of 2002 on the practice squad before being released. Love later signed with Denver, but he never got into a regular season NFL game.





May 24, 2004:

Report: WR Brown gets guaranteed money, extension

According to a report in today’s Boston Herald the Patriots have extended Troy Brown’s contract through 2005, while guaranteeing his 2004 salary.
www.patriots.com
According to a report in Tuesday's Boston Herald the Patriots have guaranteed wide receiver Troy Brown's 2004 $2.25 million salary while also extending the contract through 2005 for salary cap purposes.​

Brown, 32, had been slated to earn $2.25 million in salary this season with a reported cap number of approximately $4 million. The reworked deal and extension now leave the 11-year veteran's cap number close to $3 million.​

While there had been speculation that Brown might be asked to cut his salary this offseason, heading into the final season of a five-year, $12.5 million deal that he signed in 2000, the reworked agreement that was reportedly reached last week virtually guarantees that the longest-tenured Patriot will be catching passes from Tom Brady at Gillette Stadium this fall.​



The Patriots also waived rookie free agent defensive tackle Louis Gachelin on Monday. The 6-1, 287-pound, 23-year-old Syracuse alum had signed with the Patriots on April 29.​

Feds bust three ex-NFL players in Miami-Dade on ID-theft, tax evasion charges

Three former National Football League players have been arrested by the FBI on federal charges in connection with an alleged scheme to steal people’s identities and file false tax returns in others’ …
www.palmbeachpost.com

Ex-Syracuse University lineman Louis Gachelin gets prison for tax fraud

Gachelin, who played at Syracuse from 2000-03, faces 28 months in prison.
www.syracuse.com

Former NFL Player Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Identity Theft Tax Refund Fraud

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3 ex-football players charged in Fla. tax ring

The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more.
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Former football player Gachelin gets 2-plus years in ID theft case

Former NFL free agent Louis Gachelin was sentenced to two years and four months in federal prison Monday for his role in an identity theft tax fraud. Gachelin, 31, of Miami, pleaded guilty in July to charges of aggravated identity theft…
www.sun-sentinel.com





May 24, 2007:
Restricted free agent Randall Gay signs his one year RFA tender, worth $1.3 million

GAY VISITS JETS

Patriots cornerback Randall Gay yesterday completed a visit with the Jets, who now must decide if they want to sign him to an offer sheet. Gay is a restricted free agent and the Pats tendered him w…
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CB Gay signs free-agent qualifying offer with Pats

Veteran cornerback Randall Gay, who started for the New England Patriots in their Super Bowl XXXIX victory but has been plagued by leg injuries in each of the past two seasons, on Thursday signed his one-year restricted free agent qualifying offer with th
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The deal, based on the tender the Patriots made Gay three months ago, is worth $1.3 million. The three-year veteran was one of the few remaining restricted free agents in the league who had not signed his tender. Signing the deal means that Gay can participate in the organized team activities practices (OTAs) without having to sign an injury waiver, and can attempt to jump start a promising career stalled by the injuries.​

Having Gay healthy again would certainly be a boon for a New England secondary that has been decimated by injuries the past three seasons.​

Signed as an undrafted college free agent in 2004, Gay started in nine of his 15 appearances as a rookie and in all three of the Patriots' postseason victories that year. He had 38 tackles, two interceptions and six passes defensed as a rookie and, in the Super Bowl win over the Philadelphia Eagles, led all Pats' defenders with 11 solo tackles and added a pass defensed and a forced fumble.​

In 2005, though, Gay suffered an ankle injury that limited him to five games. The injury required offseason surgery and Gay's rehabilitation stretched into the summer of 2006, when he started training camp on the physically unable to perform list. He then sustained a severe hamstring and appeared in just three games in 2006.​

A former LSU standout, Gay, 25, is still highly regarded and, if he can regain his health and his playing form, figures to draw interest in the unrestricted free agent market next spring. The New York Jets brought Gay in for a visit last month as a restricted free agent, but did not propose an offer sheet to him.​

Once the deadline for signing restricted free agents passed in mid-April, the Patriots gained Gay's exclusive rights, and he could not negotiate with another team. So it became only a matter of time before he signed the one-year, $1.3 million tender.​

Gay is expected to compete for a nickel cornerback job in training camp.​

For his career, Gay has appeared in 23 games with 11 starts, and has posted 50 tackles, two interceptions, seven passes defensed and two forced fumbles.​


D-Back re-set

With Randall Gay officially in the fold, a look at the team's cornerback spot.
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With Randall Gay signing his restricted free agent tender today, let’s re-set the cornerback situation for the Patriots:​

Cornerbacks​
Larry Anam​
Randall Gay​
Ellis Hobbs​
Eddie Jackson​
Tory James​
Mike Richardson​
Asante Samuel​
Chad Scott​
Antwain Spann​
Gemara Williams​
 
Today in Patriots History
2010s Trivia​



May 24, 2015:
Fans hold a "Free Tom Brady" rally at Gillette Stadium

While the event to protest the unjust penalty handed down by Roger Goodell after Ted Wells claimed Brady was "at least generally aware" of team employees allegedly intentionally deflating footballs drew headlines nationwide, the turnout was underwhelming, with about 150 people in attendance.

'Free Tom Brady' Rally Draws Hundreds Of Patriots Fans

Patriots fans were out in full force at Gillette Stadium on Sunday.
www.cbsnews.com

‘Free Tom Brady’ rally held at Gillette Stadium

It was “A peaceful rally to protest the unjust football arrest of half God half man [sic] Tom Brady.’’
www.boston.com

Tom Brady faithful show up at Gillette by the hundreds

FOXBORO – Hundreds of New England Patriots fans, pumped up over the ongoing Deflategate scandal, are pouring into Gillette Stadium for a "Free Tom Brady" rally organized on the millionaire superstar's behalf by a…
www.bostonherald.com






















May 24, 2017:
Patriots release WR Devin Street, and sign WR Andrew Hawkins to a one-year, $980k contract

Street had only been with the Pats for about three weeks; he had ten receptions for 152 yards and one TD in his NFL career.

31-year old Hawkins would retire a month later. His best seasons were in 2012 for the Bengals (51 catches, 533 yards, four TD) and 2014 with the Browns (63 catches, 824 yards, two TD).


Patriots release Devin Street

With receiver Andrew Hawkins joining the Patriots, the Patriots needed to make a corresponding roster move.
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With receiver Andrew Hawkins joining the Patriots, the Patriots needed to make a corresponding roster move. Receiver Devin Street was moved off the roster.​

The Patriots announced on Wednesday the release of Street, who had been claimed off waivers from the Colts on May 2.​

A fifth-round pick of the Cowboys in 2014, Steelers previously spent time on the Patriots practice squad before joining Indy’s active roster last season, appearing in five games. For his career, he has 36 regular-season appearances and two starts.​


Patriots release WR Devin Street

The Patriots announced today that they have released WR Devin Street.
www.patriots.com
The New England Patriots announced today that they have released WR Devin Street. Street was claimed off waivers and awarded to New England from Indianapolis on May 2, 2017.​

Street, 26, is a veteran of three NFL seasons. The 6-foot-3, 200-pounder, was drafted by Dallas in the fifth round (146th overall) of the 2014 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. He was released by Dallas on Sept. 3, 2016. Street joined the New England practice squad on Sept. 5, 2016, and was signed by Indianapolis to the 53-man roster off the Patriots practice squad on Sept. 21, 2016. Street appeared in five games for the Colts last season and caught one pass for 20 yards. He was released by the Colts on May 1, 2017. In three NFL seasons, Street played in 36 games with two starts and caught 10 passes for 152 yards with one touchdown. He also appeared in two postseason contests for Dallas in 2014 and did not accrue any statistics.​




WR Andrew Hawkins signs one-year deal with Patriots

The Patriots signed former Browns and Bengals wide receiver Andrew Hawkins to a one-year deal, adding to their loaded depth chart at the position.
www.espn.com
Andrew Hawkins, 31, worked out for the team last week. He most recently made headlines by earning his master's degree from Columbia with a 4.0 GPA.​

Hawkins joins a crowded depth chart headlined by Brandin Cooks, Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Malcolm Mitchell and Danny Amendola, so he isn't assured a spot on the 53-man roster.​

The Browns had released him on Feb. 27 in a move the wide receiver agreed was best for all parties. Cleveland is a young team that drafted four receivers a year ago. Even though none had an outstanding rookie season, the Browns wanted to give them a longer look.​

Hawkins signed with the Browns as a restricted free agent in the spring of 2014. He led Cleveland with 63 catches and 824 yards in his first season, but had just 60 catches the past two seasons combined. Hawkins played for the Bengals in his first three NFL seasons.​

 
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May 24 articles from the 2020s​



May 24, 2020:

New England Patriots News 5/24 - The NFL Is Definitely a Cold Business | PatsFans.com

One of the best parts heading into this year is the fact we really don't know what to expect, which is what will make every game so interesting to watch. But whether or not that means a changing of the guard is coming remains to be seen.
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Ninkovich picks Hoyer over Stidham: Jarrett Stidham may be the fan favorite, but former Patriot Rob Ninkovich believes it will be Brian Hoyer, not Stidham, under center to start 2020. He believes experience will be the reason, with Bill Belichick opting to go with a veteran to begin the year. That seems unlikely, primarily given the fact there’s no time like the present to put Stidham’s feet to the fire. Besides, given his history, the odds of Hoyer getting through the entire season without faltering seems unlikely at best. As a result, the best case is simply to hope the second-year QB can step up and win the job.​

Patriots “Super Back” is Ready to Go: Fullback Danny Vitale heads into the preseason with a good opportunity to earn a role and has a solid nickname to go along with it.​






May 24, 2021:

Trent Brown Shares A Recruiting Message To Julio Jones Over Twitter "Come Be A Patriot" | PatsFans.com

Trent Brown tells Julio Jones to "come be a Patriot" over Twitter as trade rumors for the star wide receiver continue.
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Cam Newton Shares A Look At His "Rebuilt" Throwing Motion In New Workout Video | PatsFans.com

Cam Newton shares a new workout video over YouTube featuring his revamped throwing motion.
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Daily Patriots News and NFL Notes: 5 Things to Know For 5/24 | PatsFans.com

Patriots News for Monday, May 24, 2021 and NFL Notes.
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2) Meanwhile, the talk this morning is centering on Julio Jones, who many would like to see the Patriots add to their newly revamped offense this season.​

Mike Reiss touched on it in his Sunday notes column yesterday, where he believes this might be one of the opportunities where New England could be interested in exploring a trade thanks to what is currently a tough cap situation for the Falcons.​

Dan Orlovsky also talked about it this morning on “Get Up” on ESPN and he believes that acquiring Jones would vault New England into the top tier of AFC contenders.​

“I think that the AFC is a class of 3 teams right now,” said Orlovsky. “I think it’s the Buffalo Bills, I think it’s the Cleveland Browns and I think it’s the Kansas City Chiefs, obviously. And if the New England Patriots got Julio Jones, he would vault them into that group of now four football teams. I don’t think it’s a team that goes, OK, they’ve got a rookie quarterback on a rookie salary, let’s take the risk here because then I think it’s going to cost you so many picks to go get Julio, you take away some of the assets that you’re going to need to build around your young quarterback once you pay him.”​





May 24, 2022:

Daily Patriots News 5/24: Five Things to Know | PatsFans.com

The New England Patriots were back at work on Monday, with Bill Belichick holding a press conference prior to what was their first session open to the media so far this minicamp.
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Bill Belichick touched on various topics during his press conference, with one of the biggest discussions still centering on the play-calling duties. Belichick skirted various questions on the matter, saying that any decisions are still “months away”. . . . . .​


4) Rookie offensive lineman Cole Strange caught the eyes of media members who were on hand Monday, with Strange’s athleticism definitely standing out.​

There were several plays where the team had Strange blocking at the second level and it was obvious it’s a solid skill that he has, which should make him dangerous. . . . . .​


5) Rookie defensive back Jack Jones was another player who caught the eye of various reporters yesterday, with Jones looking comfortable out there during the club’s session.​

His scouting reports talked about how fluid he was and he’s apparently as advertised, looking smooth and holding his own during the drills he was observed in yesterday.​





May 24, 2023:

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Patriots news and NFL notes for Wednesday May 24, 2023.
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Oregon Coach Raves About Gonzalez​
Christian Gonzalez remains an intriguing prospect heading into 2023 for the New England Patriots, with the hopes that he’ll evolve into the same type of shut-down corner he was with Oregon during his collegiate career.​

NBC Sports Boston’s Phil Perry caught up with Gonzalez’s former coach, Dan Lanning, who provided a little bit of insight on the rookie during Perry’s latest episode of the Next Pats Podcast.​

“He has great ball skills. I honestly believe he could play wideout if he needed to play wideout. He could be a returner as well if somebody needed that,” said Lanning via Justin Leger of NBC 10 Boston. “We didn’t ask him to do that, but we probably should have at times. But he has all the skill sets. So if you’re designing a player, you design them in the mold of Christian.​





May 24, 2024:

Friday Patriots Notebook 5/24: News and Notes | PatsFans.com

Some New England Patriots news and notes for Friday, May 24, 2024.
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(Tom) Curran also talked about Matthew Judon, who wasn’t on hand for Monday’s session and remains a question mark. Mike Reiss mentioned Sunday that Judon should be due to see his contract addressed, but Curran isn’t sure how the Patriots might approach it. “I’m certain that he would prefer an extension as opposed to merely a bump,” said Curran. “So you have to split hairs on that and say, ‘Well, what are you right now? You’re a player who is explosive when on the field, but toward the end of the season, the last couple of years, your performance has petered off, or you’ve been unavailable.’ And that’s tough to break to a guy when they are as productive as he can be when he’s good.” … Curran notes that while Judon’s play at times has been inconsistent, he’s also been one of the more positive guys both in the locker room and off the field, which he feels the team might also value.​





May 24, 2025:

Patriots UDFA Chism Looks Like He Already Has 'a Plan' Toward Earning A Roster Spot | PatsFans.com

So far through one week of Patriots OTAs, there has already been one undrafted free agent who has made it clear he'll be making noise heading into training camp.
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Eastern Washington receiver Efton Chism reportedly turned some heads early on here in New England, with the shifty wideout showing off some speed and quickness during the media portions of OTAs this past week.​

Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Christopher Price said Chism was impressive during the media portion of practice, and he feels he could potentially be among the favorites when it comes to UDFAs who might land a roster spot this summer.​

“He looks competitive. He didn’t look overwhelmed at all when we saw him out there on Tuesday,” said Price during an appearance on our podcast Patriots No-Huddle earlier this week. “He looked very natural, he looked very composed. He was running with the twos and threes, but at the same time, that’s where you want to start. And I would submit to you, that if he continues on this path, he is either going to make the team or be the victim of the Foxboro flu and go on injured reserve all year.”​

“So Efton Chism, right now, is my betting favorite as the UDFA of choice.”​





May 24, 2026:

Patriots News 05-24, Late Brown Chatter; Real Or Leverage? | PatsFans.com

The additions should really help the Patriots find a consistent running game in 2026, something that hampered them in 2025.
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Janarius Robinson: The Patriots had the former 4th-round pick in for a workout this past week. The big, 6’5, 263-pound defensive end was signed by the Chiefs last year but broke his foot in the first preseason game and missed the entire season.​

He’s had injury issues since he was drafted by the Vikings. He played 16 games with the Raiders in 2024, recording 13 tackles and 1.5 sacks as a backup. When he came out of the draft, he posted a 9.31 RAS score, with a very respectable 4.69 in the 40, moving well for a man his size.​

He’d project as a camp body, but if he was signed, he’d at least have a chance to make the roster.​
 
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Other 2020s news​



May 24, 2021:
The Patriots held the first day their OTAs, followed by another on May 25 and May 27.
All eyes were on Mac Jones, as he split reps with veterans Cam Newton, Jarrett Stidham and Brian Hoyer.

Patriots reveal new numbers for veterans on first day of OTAs

We get to see what jersey numbers newcomers, like tight end Hunter Henry and linebacker Matthew Judon, are wearing.
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May 24, 2023:

Rookie center Jake Andrews agrees to four-year deal with Patriots

The Patriots have now signed nine of their 12 rookies to contracts.
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Andrews signs with New England Patriots

This week, former Troy Trojan Jake Andrews officially signed his contract with the New England Patriots.
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This week, former Troy Trojan Jake Andrews officially signed his contract with the New England Patriots. ​

Andrews was drafted in the fourth round by the Patriots in the 2023 NFL Draft back in April, as the 107th overall pick. The 6-foot-3-inch, 305-pound All-Sun Belt center was announced as having officially signed with the Patriots on May 24. While the Patriots did not publicly announce the details of the contract, ESPN’s Mike Reiss reported that Andrews’ deal was for four years and $4.648 million. ​

Andrews is the second former Trojan to be drafted – and sign with – the Patriots in the past two seasons after New England drafted cornerback Marcus Jones last season. Jones went on to become an All-Pro kick returner for the Patriots in his rookie season. Andrews and Jones played together at Troy during the 2018 season before Jones transferred to Houston.​

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May 24, 2024:
New England signs fourth round draft pick Javon Baker to a four-year, $4.836 million contract that includes a $816,596 signing bonus and $795,000 base salary.

In week 18 Baker finally got his first NFL reception.
In 2024 he had one reception on four passes thrown his way, for 12 yards, plus three kick returns.
SMH

Patriots sign rookie WR, half their ‘24 draft class now under contract

It looks like Eliot Wolf didn't cut out early on Memorial Day weekend.
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Patriots sign fourth-round WR Javon Baker

The Patriots have signed fourth-round receiver Javon Baker, the team announced Friday.
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May 24, 2023:
Forum discussion from three years ago

Patriots Lose Two OTAs Due To Rule Violation

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Sources: Patriots lose two OTAs due to violation of rules

The Patriots' OTA on Thursday, in addition to another next week, were taken away due to a violation of offseason rules, sources told ESPN.
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May 24, 2024:
Forum discussion from two years ago

Drake Questions

1. Will we see him start before the bye? We all quasi-hope to see him sooner, of course. Because it's pre-season, we'd even like him to win the camp competition. But the Jones experiment makes me think, ya know, it's chaos right now. Let him sit and learn until the bye or later. Full disclosure...
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Thread 'Drake Questions'

1. Will we see him start before the bye?
We all quasi-hope to see him sooner, of course. Because it's pre-season, we'd even like him to win the camp competition. But the Jones experiment makes me think, ya know, it's chaos right now. Let him sit and learn until the bye or later. Full disclosure, if he gets the start I'll get giddy and turn the ignition on the bandwagon that afternoon.

2. Is his feud with Kendrick Lamar over?

Crap. Time is up, I have to get to work. I await your answers especially your preference on (1)





May 24, 2025:
Forum discussion from 365 days ago

Mike Vrabel reveals whether Patriots will run a 3-4 or 4-3 defense

Huh, i didn't think milton williams was a 3-4 kind of guy, he seems a better fit for the 4-3 https://www.masslive.com/patriots/2025/05/mike-vrabel-reveals-whether-patriots-will-run-a-3-4-or-4-3-defense.htm Mike Vrabel says the New England Patriots will be running a 3-4 structure for their...
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Thread 'Mike Vrabel reveals whether Patriots will run a 3-4 or 4-3 defense'

Huh, i didn't think milton williams was a 3-4 kind of guy, he seems a better fit for the 4-3


Mike Vrabel says the New England Patriots will be running a 3-4 structure for their base defense. However, he notes that the distinction doesn’t matter as much in today’s NFL.


During an appearance on “The Triple Option” podcast with Urban Meyer and Mark Ingram II, the Patriots coach was asked what type of defense his team plans to run this year.
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The Tech Guru, Pass-Rushing Pastor​



Happy 55th birthday to Troy Barnett
Born May 24, 1971 in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Patriots defensive end, 1994-1996; uniform #98
Signed as an undrafted rookie free agent from the University of North Carolina on May 3, 1994
Pats résumé: two-plus seasons, 31 games (15 starts); 66 tackles, three sacks, one fumble recovery; one playoff game


Troy Barnett defied football odds twice: first as a walk-on at UNC, and then making an NFL (Pats) roster as an undrafted rookie. He was the Patriots starting DE in 1995 and overall appeared in 31 games for New England, with 15 starts over two-plus seasons. Bill Parcells called him 'technology' for his prowess in that area of expertise, which served him quite well in his post-NFL career.




Nov 26, 1995: Myron Guyton and Troy Barnett converge on a Buffalo fumble​



September 22, 1994:

PATRIOTS FIND BARNETT IN A WAY DONE RARELY

The Patriots’ desperate hunt for defensive linemen five months ago took them to . . . would you believe McDonald’s? Defensive end Troy Barnett was working at a McDonald’s restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C., when the Patriots…
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The Patriots’ desperate hunt for defensive linemen five months ago took them to . . . would you believe McDonald’s?​

Defensive end Troy Barnett was working at a McDonald’s restaurant in Chapel Hill, N.C., when the Patriots called in April and offered him a contract.​

Off came the apron and on went the shoulder pads.​

“We got lucky,” Patriots coach Bill Parcells said Wednesday. “Getting a defensive lineman like that [as a free agent] is really rare.”​

Barnett made an unexpected appearance Sunday in the Patriots’ 31-28 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals. He had a sack and two tackles.​

That contribution will earn Barnett (6 foot 4, 280 pounds) an increased role Sunday when the Patriots play the Detroit Lions at the Pontiac Silverdome.​

Barnett, 23, wasn’t drafted by the pros and he wasn’t recruited by colleges coming out of Southwest High in Jacksonville, N.C., where he had been a three-time class president and member of the National Honor Society.​

Barnett weighed 218 pounds as a freshman at North Carolina. But he added more than 60 pounds between his freshman and senior years.​

“My main reason to go to college was to get an education,” Barnett said.​

He wound up becoming a nose tackle for the Tar Heels, recording 46 tackles (25 solos) his senior year. He led the team in tackles with 10 in the 1992 Peach Bowl.​

The Patriots were the only team to show any interest in Barnett, who graduated from North Carolina with a double major in political science and sociology.​


After agreeing to a free agent contract — he’s making the NFL minimum $108,000 — Barnett continued pursuit of his business career as a management trainee at McDonald’s.​

“I really wanted to run and own my own McDonald’s,” Barnett said. “I’m the type of person, I like to know where my future is going. I had to make plans. I don’t like to put all my eggs in one basket. I definitely wasn’t going to do that being a free agent.”​

Even when he left his job, he didn’t think it would be for long.​

“I told them this might be temporary,” Barnett said.​

He didn’t know it, but Barnett was signed to play on a weak defensive line. The Patriots do not have a dominating defensive lineman, but rather a cast of free agents (Mike Jones, Pitts, Aaron Jones, Buster Stanley) and unheralded types such as Tim Goad and Agnew.​

Barnett said the veterans immediately accepted him.​

“The veterans were the most help, Ray Agnew and Mike Pitts and Tim Goad,” Barnett said. “They took me under their wing and told me what to expect before it came. It helped me to get over that first week, week and half of camp. That was the roughest week I’ve seen in my life. I was like `9-to-5 doesn’t look so bad to me.’ “​



Aug 26, 2006: Barnett with Boston mayor Tom Menino during the annual
Mayor's Cup Pop Warner Football Jamboree at Madison Park High School in Roxbury​



Troy Barnett: Gladiator, Fixer, Computer Geek
Barnett was one of the first active players to take advantage of the NFL’s Career Internship at Reebok International for two off seasons. Without any formal education or training in Information Technology (IT), Barnett developed a passion for working with computers during his internship experience. ​

Determination and work ethic – two skills developed through playing football – helped Barnett transform into a competent IT professional. Legendary coach Bill Parcells admired Barnett’ s commitment and nicknamed him “laptop.” Barnett’s willingness to work as an intern during the NFL offseason paid off as evidenced by Reebok offering him a full-time job in IT immediately following his retirement from football. From 1998 to 2006 Barnett climbed the ladder in various roles at Reebok.​

He moved to rival company Under Armour in 2007 and currently serves as the Senior Director of Corporate Services/Business Relationship Management (BRM) Lead. Barnett supports 5 corporate service functional areas and is blazing a trail as a “fixer” in IT.​



Expert contribution | Troy Barnett | CIOReview

Troy Barnett, Senior Director, Corporate Services IT BRM Lead for Under Armour, Inc., is responsible for supporting and guiding Senior Leadership to improve, simplify, deploy and evaluate their business processes and technology strategies to create a competitive advantage for Under Armour in the...
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Troy Barnett, VP Fundraising

Troy Barnett, Director, HR Technology & Process for Under Armour, Inc., is responsible for overseeing the implementation and support of information systems within the Human Resources landscape…
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Troy Barnett, Director, HR Technology & Process for Under Armour, Inc., is responsible for overseeing the implementation and support of information systems within the Human Resources landscape. With over 7 years of service at UA, Troy started as the Trading Partner Systems Manager for a team responsible for implementing the company’s new EDI platform, 4 B2B sites internationally and domestically, and inventory reconciliation between the warehouse distribution centers and SAP. In 2008 he was promoted to Senior Manager where his team expanded and was responsible for the upgrade and support of UA’s Trading Partner Management System, their information link to their factories throughout the world. Additionally, UA upgrades its SAP landscape with the latest support packs yearly. Troy was responsible for managing several successful SAP upgrades.​

In May of 2011, Troy was promoted to Director of HR Technology, Process & Analytics. His teams are responsible for support and administration of UA’s HRIS, Applicant Tracking, Learning & Development and Performance Management systems, including multiple modules inherent to those applications. In addition to these responsibilities, he has been tasked with architecting an HR Landscape that will support the aggressive expansion plans of Under Armour domestically and internationally.​

Prior to Under Armour, Troy worked for Reebok International for 10 years, beginning his IT career as an intern while playing professional football for the New England Patriots.​



Biography of Bishop Barnett

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While in Massachusetts he was under the pastoralship of the late Pastor Hurshel Langham at Greater Faithful Apostolic Ministries for 13 years and became a licensed minister in 1998. Pastor Langham’s leadership has significantly impacted Pastor Barnett’s growth in God.​

In 2007, God led Pastor Barnett to Baltimore, Maryland to continue his growth in the ministry at Refuge Way of the Cross Church of Christ where Apostle Leroy H. Cannady, Sr. is the Founder and Senior Pastor. He was ordained as an Elder in 2008 at the 64th Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International Holy Convocation in Dayton, Ohio and a District Elder in 2014 at the 70th Way of the Cross Church of Christ, International Holy Convocation in Washington, D.C. In August of 2018, Presiding Bishop Alphonzo D. Brooks appointed Pastor Barnett to the office of Bishop during his keynote address at the 74th Way of the Cross Church of Christ Holy Convocation in Alexandria, Virgina.​

In January of 2016, he was asked by Apostle Cannady to become only the 2nd Pastor in the Refuge Way of the Cross 59-year history. On July 16, 2016 Pastor Barnet was installed as the Pastor of Refuge Way of the Cross.​

He has been married since 1994 to Lady Tiffany Barnett and they have two beautiful, saved daughters, Tiana and Taylor Barnett. They live in Middle River, Maryland where Pastor Barnett is a Customer Engagement Executive at SAP, a global technology company. where he leads technology deployment for top tier Retail accounts for SAP. Pastor Barnett also holds a MBA from the RH Smith School of Business from the University of Maryland at College Park.​






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Troy Barnett - Wikipedia

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Playoffs??? PLAYOFFS!!!​



Happy 91st birthday to Jim Mora
Born May 24, 1935 in Glendale, California
Patriots defensive coordinator, 1982
Hired January 17, 1982
Pats résumé: one season as defensive coordinator


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Jim Mora began his coaching career in 1961 at the age of 26 as an assistant at Occidental. After stops at Stanford, Colorado, UCLA and Washington, he began his NFL career in 1978 as Seattle's defensive line coach. Mora took a promotion in 1982 as the Pats DC, then left one year later to become head coach of the USFL's Philadelphia Stars. After the league folded he became the Saints head coach from 1986 to 1996, and the Colts head coach from 1998 to 2001.








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A Quick Cup of Coffee​



Happy 40th birthday to Kareem Huggins
Born May 24, 1986 in Irvington, New Jersey
Patriots fullback, 2012 offseason
Signed as a veteran free agent on August 4, 2012
Pats résumé: 24 hours on the roster


5'9, 198 lb Kareem Huggins was signed to fill a hole in the roster created by the departure of Tony Fiammetta, who had left due to personal reasons and was not expected to return until 2013. Huggins was expected to compete with Spencer Larsen and Eric Kettani at fullback, but that never materialized. Huggins previously had a severe knee injury while with Tampa Bay, and missed the entire 2011 season.

Apparently the knee rehab had not progressed sufficiently; the Patriots waived Huggins less than 24 hours later, with a failed physical designation.

Patriots sign Martin and Huggins, Gallery retires

The New England Patriots made several roster moves Saturday.
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A day after signing, Patriots release FB Kareem Huggins

The Patriots, apparently, do not need any more fullbacks. At least not those who have been out of football for a year.
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Because he was a one-time Patriots, that automatically meant that the Jets had to sign him. He was on the Jete practice squad early in the 2013 season, but only for a week. Overall Kareem Huggins played in six NFL games, with four carries for 11 yards.

Huggins is the only person from Bayley-Ellard High School in New Jersey to make it to the NFL, one of two from Irvington NJ, and one of 22 from FCS Hofstra University on Long Island to play in the NFL. More notable Hofstra alum include Saints WR Marques Colston, Jets WR Wayne Chrebet and Patriots CB Kyle Arrington.

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS SIGN HOFSTRA ALUM KAREEM HUGGINS - Hofstra University Athletics

Tampa, FL - Hofstra alumnus Kareem Huggins ('07) has signed a free agent contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the National Football League team announced this
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Irvington native Kareem Huggins inspires youth at his annual football camp

IRVINGTON, NJ – When Kareem Huggins was growing up in Irvington, he would look up to the people
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Today in Patriots History
Another Cup of Coffee​



In memory of Gordy Holz, who would have turned 93 today
Born May 24, 1933 in St Paul, Minnesota
Died August 15, 2015 at the age of 82 in St Louis Park, Minnesota
Patriots defensive tackle, 1960 offseason
Signed as a veteran free agent on March 15, 1960
Pats résumé: inaugural 1960 Boston Patriots offseason


Gordon Francis Holz was a fairly big guy for his era, standing 6'4 and weighing 260 pounds after graduating from the University of Minnesota in 1955. He was drafted late by the Steelers, but never progressed beyond the taxi squad in the NFL, and then served in the Navy. He then played in Canada for the Ottawa Rough-Riders, Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

When the American Football League formed that gave players like Holz a second opportunity. He was signed by the Boston Patriots very early on in their existence, and he is listed on the 1960 Pats media guide as a backup on the depth chart at both left and right defensive tackle positions. Holz never played with the Patriots though, as he was traded to Denver on August 23, 1960 for center Larry Cundiff. Holz played in every game for the first five years of the AFL, spending his four seasons with the Broncos while switching from offensive tackle in 1960 to defensive tackle in 1961. Holz played for the Jets in 1964 and re-signed with the Pats in 1965 - but again never got into a real game for the Patriots before being released.





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Other pro football players born on May 24 with New England area connections:

Tom Lynch, 71 (May 24, 1955)
From Whitman, Mass; Whitman-Hanson High School; Boston College
Lynch was a 2nd round pick by Seattle in '77 and played in 105 games at guard for the Seahawks and Bills from 1977-84.
Tom Lynch -- Certified Financial Planner

Tom Lynch (1988) - Varsity Club Hall of Fame - Boston College Athletics

Boston College Athletics
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Swede Youngstrom (May 24, 1897 - Aug 5, 1968)
Born and raised in Waltham; Waltham High School; Dartmouth College
Swede was a guard for several teams in the twenties, playing in 96 games. He was a two-time First Team All Pro and starter on the 1926 Frankford Yellow Jackets, who won the NFL championship with a 14-1-2 record.

322. Swede Youngstrom

One of the better Guards of the early days of football, Swede Youngstrom, was the stabilizing force behind the Buffalo All-American/Bisons teams that twice came within a game of the NFL Championship. Twice a First Team All-Pro (1923 & 1924), the expert Lineman was one of the best at his si...
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Buffalo's Forgotten First Football Superstar -- The Coffin Corner




Al Cannava (May 24, 1924 - Sept 24, 2017)
Born in Boston; raised in Medford; Medford High School; Boston College
The halfback/defensive back played briefly for the Packers in 1950 before deciding to step away from pro football, and instead go into a local dry cleaning business with his brothers.

ANTHONY CANNAVA Obituary (1924 - 2017) - Medford, MA - Boston Globe

View ANTHONY L. "AL" CANNAVA's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.
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Derrick Gaffney (May 24, 1955 - March 17, 2025)
Family: Jabbar Gaffney's father
Wide receiver played in 100 games for the Jets from 1978-1987, with 156 receptions.

Former Gator and NFL player arrested for marijuana

A former University of Florida and pro-football player was arrested in Sumter County.
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Former NFL wide receiver arrested for battery in Jacksonville

<p>A former Florida Gators and NFL wide receiver was arrested Tuesday after he was accused of striking the woman who lives with him, a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report said. </p>
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Former NFL player undergoes mental health review after standoff

Former NFL wide receiver Derrick Jabar Gaffney, 37, was taken into custody late Friday following a police standoff at a Highland Glen Way West home, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. …
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Jacksonville native Derrick Gaffney, former Jets WR, Raines alum, dies at 69

Derrick Gaffney, a Jacksonville native and Raines High School alumnus who played seven seasons in the NFL for the New York Jets, died on Monday. He was 69.
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Today in Sports History
May 24​



May 24, 1988:
The fourth game of the Stanley Cup finals between the Edmonton Oilers and Boston Bruins is postponed with the score tied 3-3 and 3:23 left in the second period when a power failure hits Boston Garden.


Stanley Cup Game Postponed | News | The Harvard Crimson

BOSTON--The fourth game of the Stanley Cup finals between the Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins was postponed with the
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May 24, 1918:
Cleveland starter Stan Coveleski sets a club record for most innings pitched (19) in a complete game as the Indians beat the New York Yankees, 3-2 at the Polo Grounds in New York City.




May 24, 1920:
Undercover police in Chicago raid the bleachers at Cubs Park (now known as Wrigley Field) and arrest 47 fans for gambling; meanwhile Grover Cleveland Alexander pitches a complete game shut-out as Cubs defeat Philadelphia Phillies, 6-0




May 24, 1928:
A record 12 future baseball Hall of Famers take the field as the NY Yankees beat Philadelphia A's, 9-7 at Shibe Park in Philadelphia; in addition, managers Miller Huggins and Connie Mack, and umpire Tom Connolly would also become Hall of Famers.




May 24, 1930:
NY Yankees' legendary slugger Babe Ruth homers in both games of a doubleheader ,beating the Philadelphia A's 10-6 and 11-1. That gives Babe a record nine home runs in one week.





May 24, 1935:
President Franklin D. Roosevelt flicked the switch ceremoniously from the nation’s capitol, and the lights went on in Cincinnati for a Major League baseball game for the first time in history.

Despite the naysayers, National League President Ford Frick embraced the technology in a speech while in attendance saying, “One game of course, but the players were not handicapped in any way that I could see and I believe we will have more of it in 1936.”

Very prophetic words indeed; just look at the amount of night baseball games played in the current era of the sport. The Reds held on to win it 2-1 over the visiting Philadelphia Phillies in front of a crowd of about 25,000. There are now more than twice as many MLB night games played as there are daytime games.




May 24, 1936:
Tony Lazzeri of the New York Yankees drives in 11 runs with a triple and three home runs - two of them grand slams - in a 25-2 rout of the Philadelphia A’s. At the same time Ben Chapman sets a record by safely reaching base seven times.




May 24, 1964:
Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins hits the longest home run ever at Baltimore Memorial Stadium, a 471-foot blast. Killebrew finished the 1964 season leading the American League in home runs for the third consecutive year, with 49.





May 24, 1967:
The American Football League grants a franchise to the Cincinnati Bengals, becoming the tenth team in the AFL.

Former Cleveland Browns head coach Paul Brown began planning for the creation of the Bengals franchise in 1965, and Cincinnati's city council approved the construction of multi-purpose Riverfront Stadium in 1966. Brown was the Bengals' head coach from their inception in 1968, to 1975, and was seeking a bit of payback after being fired by Art Modell in 1963.




May 24, 1968:
Bob Foster defeats defending champ **** Tiger for the world light-heavyweight boxing championship at Madison Square Garden. Foster would go on to defend the title 14 times.




May 24, 1976:
Muhammad Ali TKOs Richard Dunn in five rounds to retain the heavyweight boxing title in Munich.





May 24, 1979:
Former New York Yankees manager Billy Martin issues a public apology to Reno sportswriter Ray Hagar as part of an out-of-court settlement for an assault lawsuit.

The apology stemmed from a brawl in November 1978 at the Centennial Coliseum bar in Reno, Nevada. Martin punched Hagar during a dispute, leading the reporter to file a civil suit and criminal battery charges.

The public apology was a mandatory condition for Martin's return as manager of the Yankees. Owner George Steinbrenner had explicitly stated that Martin must be exonerated or resolve the legal issue before being rehired. In addition to the apology, Martin paid Hagar a settlement of approximately $8,000.

This apology cleared the final hurdle for Martin to begin his second stint as the Yankees' manager. He replaced Bob Lemon in June 1979, only weeks after the settlement was finalized. However, his second tenure was short-lived; he was fired again in October 1979 after another physical altercation, this time with a marshmallow salesman in a Minnesota hotel.





May 24, 1980:
At Nassau Coliseum, Bobby Nystrom’s overtime goal gives the New York Islanders a 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in Game 6 for their first Stanley Cup title, in their first Stanley Cup appearance.




May 24, 1981:
The Indianapolis 500 ends in controversy when Mario Andretti, who finished second to Bobby Unser, is declared the winner because Unser broke a rule during a slowdown period near the end of the race. The decision is later reversed, giving Unser credit for the victory, but he is fined $40,000. Unser had been disqualified for pit lane infraction, then was later reinstated for his third Indy 500 victory.




May 24, 1984:
The Detroit Tigers win an American League record 17th straight road game.




May 24, 1986:
The Montreal Canadiens win their 23rd Stanley Cup, beating the Calgary Flames at the Saddledome in Alberta, 4-3 in five games.




May 24, 1987:
47 year-old, now part-time driver Al Unser Sr. wins his record-tying 4th Indy 500 title in a huge upset.




May 24, 1989:
The NY Rangers fire general manager and head coach Phil Esposito.





May 24, 1990:
The Edmonton Oilers win their fifth Stanley Cup in seven seasons by beating the Bruins 4-1 in Game 5. Goalie Bill Ranford, who limited Boston to eight goals in the series, wins the Conn Smythe Trophy for most valuable player in the playoffs.




May 24, 1992:
Al Unser Jr. wins the closest finish at the Indianapolis 500, beating Scott Goodyear by 43-thousandths of a second, barely half a car length. Lyn St. James, the second woman to ever race at Indy, finishes 11th. With the victory Unser became the first second-generation driver to win the race.




May 24, 1995:
Oakland’s Dennis Eckersley becomes the sixth pitcher to record 300 saves, in a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles.




May 24, 1998:
Ex-Formula One driver Eddie Cheever Jr finishes three seconds ahead of 1996 winner Buddy Lazier to win the Indianapolis 500, in the first Indy 500 fully sanctioned by the IRL.




May 24, 2001:
John Lieber of the Chicago Cubs tosses a 79-pitch, one-hit shutout in a 3-0 blanking of the Reds. It’s the first shutout of the Reds in an NL-record 208 games.




May 24, 2009:
Brazil’s Hélio Castroneves becomes the ninth driver to win the Indianapolis 500 three times, doing so from the pole position. Castroneves pulls away over the final laps to beat Dan Wheldon of England and Danica Patrick, who eclipsed her fourth-place finish as a rookie in 2005 by crossing the strip of bricks in third.




May 24, 2010:
Lukas Lacko of Slovakia beats American Michael Yani in a 71-game match that ties for the most in the French Open since tiebreakers were instituted in 1973. Lacko wins 4-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 12-10 in a first-round match that takes two days to complete.




May 24, 2015:
At the Indianapolis 500, 2000 champion Juan Pablo Montoya of Columbia sets a record for most years between two victories in the race - fifteen years.
 
Today in Music History
May 24​



May 24, 1941:
Bob Dylan is born Robert Allen Zimmerman in Duluth, Minnesota. He moves to New York City in 1961, where he becomes the breakout star of the Greenwich Village folk scene, known for intricate, incisive, and often mysterious lyrics that are examined in great detail throughout his career.




May 24, 1955:
Johnny Cash and his first wife, Vivian welcome their daughter, Rosanne Cash. She will grow up to have a string of genre-crossing singles that entered both the Country and Pop charts, the most commercially successful being her 1981 breakthrough hit "Seven Year Ache".





May 24, 1956:
The inaugural Eurovision Song Contest was held in Lugano, Switzerland. Local singer Lys Assia, performing the Émile Gardaz/Géo Voumard-penned song “Refrain,” would take home the prize that year. Held annually since then, the songwriting competition (organized by the European Broadcasting Union) remains one of the longest-running TV events in history and holds the record of the longest-running international music competition. Over the years, a variety of major acts have competed in Eurovision, including ABBA, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias, and Olivia Newton-John.




May 24, 1963:
Blues guitarist Elmore James dies of a heart attack at age 45. James was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992 as an "Early Influence" inductee, and had been inducted in the Blues Hall of Fame within its initial list of inductions in 1980. His slide guitar technique earned him the nickname "King of the Slide Guitar". Elmore James songs have been big selling covers for groups such as The Allman Brothers, George Thorogood, Fleetwood Mac, Albert King, Eric Clapton, BB King, and many others.





May 24, 1965:
Elvis Presley begins filming Frankie And Johnny in Hollywood. His contract with United Artists pays him $700,000 plus a whopping 50% of the profits. The title track from the film would reach #25 on the Hot 100, earning a Gold Record in the process.




May 24, 1965:
Sonny Boy Williamson, a blues musician known for writing songs like "Bring It On Home" and "Help Me," dies. His age is uncertain, possibly 52. He performed with The Animals and The Yardbirds, and wrote Bring It On Home (made famous by Led Zeppelin) and co-wrote One Way Out with Willie Dixon (made famous by the The Allman Brothers Band).





May 24, 1969:
Still riding high on the success of "American Woman", The Guess Who make their US Television debut on American Bandstand, where they perform "These Eyes" and "Laughing". Also on the program that day was Soul artist Solomon Burke who sang his version of "Proud Mary".




May 24, 1969:
"Get Back" by The Beatles shot to #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart, where it would remain for five weeks, becoming the group's 17th US #1 record. The song featured a keyboard solo by Billy Preston, who became the only non-group member ever credited on a Beatles single.




May 24, 1970:
Guitarist Peter Green, who co-founded Fleetwood Mac alongside Mick Fleetwood and Jeremy Spencer, played his final show with the group at the Bath Festival in England.




May 24, 1974:
1974, David Bowie released his eighth album, Diamond Dogs. Featuring the single, “Rebel Rebel,” the LP closed out Bowie’s glam rock era in style – topping the charts in the UK and Canada, and landing in the Top 5 in the US, Australia, France, and beyond.

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May 24, 1974:
NBC-TV's variety show The Dean Martin Show signs off after nine years. His act was that of a drunken, work-shy playboy, who teetered around with a drink in his hand. The show appealed to an older, conservative generation of viewers, with recurring has-been guests such as Dom DeLuise, Nipsey Russell and Charles Nelson Reilly, whose careers had diminished to appearing on afternoon game show tv series.




May 24, 1974:
Duke Ellington, the great Jazz band leader and subject of Stevie Wonder's 1977 hit "Sir Duke", died of cancer at the age of 75. He was a major force in Big Band music from the late 1930s until his death, and was awarded a posthumous Pulitzer Prize Special Award for music in 1999.




May 24, 1975:
Earth, Wind & Fire scored their sole #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Shining Star.” The soulful funk song, which marked the group’s first of many R&B chart-toppers, also earned the band their first Grammy Award.

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May 24, 1977:
At the Freedom Hall in Louisville, Emerson, Lake & Palmer begin an extravagant, 11-month tour with a 70-piece orchestra, 63 roadies, a choir and a karate instructor for drummer Carl Palmer. The tour is a stunning spectacle, but a financial disaster.




May 24, 1977:
Marc Bolan plays his last show with T Rex. The concert takes place at Gröna Lund in Stockholm, Sweden, with Bolan the only original member of the band at that point. The singer would die in an auto accident on September 16 that year.




May 24, 1978:
Van Halen's self-titled, debut album, released in February, was certified Gold by the RIAA. The LP would reach Platinum status on October 10, 1978, and was officially certified Diamond for 10 million+ copies sold in the US. on August 7, 1996.




May 24, 1979:
The three remaining members of Genesis give the fans a surprise by manning the box office and selling their own tickets to the upcoming show at the Roxy in Los Angeles.




May 24, 1983:
Arista Records releases "State of Confusion", the twentieth studio album by The Kinks. It would be a huge triumph stateside, peaking at #12 on Billboard's Top LPs & Tape chart, but did not make the list in the band's home country of England. The single, "Come Dancing" hit #6 on the Hot 100.




May 24, 1986:
The Count Five, whose hit "Psychotic Reaction" reached #5 in the US in 1965, reunited for the first time in eighteen years to play at their high school reunion in San Jose, California.

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May 24, 1986:
The Monkees, minus Mike Nesmith, begin their 145-date "20th Anniversary World Tour" at the Concord Hotel in the Catskill Mountains. The group has risen in popularity thanks to MTV, which started airing old episodes of their TV show.




May 24, 1988:
Van Halen issues their eighth studio album, "OU812" (pronounced "Oh You Ate One Too"). It is the band's second LP to feature Sammy Hagar as lead vocalist. Just over a month after it was released, the disc would be certified Platinum in America and would reach 4,000,000 in sales on May 12, 2004.




May 24, 1991:
After a limited release in major cities (starting with Los Angeles), Madonna's groundbreaking, highly revealing concert documentary Truth or Dare opens in theaters.





May 24, 1991:
After being diagnosed with throat cancer earlier in the year, 46-year-old Gene Clark, vocalist and tambourine player for The Byrds, died after suffering a heart attack. Clark had been suffering from a bleeding ulcer, after years of drug and alcohol abuse. He wrote or co-wrote many of the bands' best-known originals from their first three albums, including "I'll Feel a Whole Lot Better", "Set You Free This Time", and "Eight Miles High". He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1991 along with the rest of The Byrds.




May 24, 1997:
With their debut album Spice, the Spice Girls became the third all-female act in US history to top the Billboard 200. The British group followed a path paved by The Supremes and, later, The Go-Go’s.

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May 24, 1997:
Hanson lands a #1 hit with their debut single, "MMMbop," one of the most insidious and god-awful earworms in music history.




May 24, 1999:
Queen’s late singer (and avid stamp collector), Freddie Mercury, was honored by Britain’s Royal Mail with a 19p millennium postage stamp.




May 24, 2000:
50 Cent is shot nine times while in the backseat of a parked car. He lives, but is dropped by his label, Columbia. Moving to G-Unit, he becomes a superstar a few years later, with the shooting front and center on his bio.




May 24, 2003:
Paul McCartney sits down for tea with Russian premier Vladimir Putin, then heads to Red Square for his very first performance behind the Iron Curtain, for an audience of 20,000. The historic, two-hour show was attended by Putin and included a rendition of The Beatles' "Back in the U.S.S.R."

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May 24, 2008:
After releasing twenty-six other albums over 42 years, 67-year-old Neil Diamond scores his first #1 when Home Before Dark tops the albums chart. The closest he had previously come to #1 was his 1974 LP "Serenade" had been his most successful in America when it reached #3.




May 24, 2009:
Billy Joel was sued by his former drummer for hundreds of thousands of dollars in unpaid royalties. Liberty Devitto claimed that Joel hadn't paid him properly for ten years of his work. Devitto was Joel's drummer from 1975 until 2005, when he said he was abruptly kicked out of the band without so much as a phone call. The suit would be settled a year later for undisclosed terms.




May 24, 2010:
The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced that John Fogerty's 1985 hit "Centerfield" would be honored during the July 25th induction ceremonies. This marked the first time a musician or song was recognized in this manner. Fogerty performed the song live and donated his baseball bat-shaped guitar to the museum.




May 24, 2010:
The Bee Gees' Robin Gibb had a meltdown at London's Heathrow Airport when he allegedly hurled expletives at staff and refused to board a plane bound for Los Angeles after he was randomly selected for an extra security check. A spokesperson for British Airways said, "A passenger who was due to fly to L.A. voluntarily chose not to travel because they did not want to be subjected to additional security searches." Gibb died two years later from either kidney failure or liver cancer, not helped by an addiction amphetamines.




May 24, 2012:
Aerosmith unveiled their first new song in six years, "Legendary Child", and also performed an old favorite, "Walk This Way", on the season finale of American Idol. John Fogerty joined eventual winner Phillip Phillips to sing two Creedence Clearwater Revival songs, "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" and "Bad Moon Rising".




May 24, 2015:
In an interview with Nigel Farndale of the The Telegraph, Art Garfunkel said that in the early years of their career he felt sorry for Paul Simon because of his height, and he offered him love and friendship as a compensation. "And that compensation gesture has created a monster."




May 24, 2023:
Tina Turner, who placed fourteen songs on the Billboard Top 40 between 1984 and 1993, died at her home in Switzerland at the age of 83. Along with having Top Ten hits such as "What's Love Got To Do With It" (#1 in 1984), "Better Be Good To Me" (#5 in 1984), "Private Dancer" (#7 in 1985), "We Don't Need Another Hero" (#2 in 1985) and "Typical Male" (#2 in 1986), she won eight Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame in 2021.




May 24, 2024:
Doug Ingle, the lead vocalist, keyboard player and primary composer for Iron Butterfly, passed away at the age of 78. The band's 1968 album, "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" reached #4 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart and sold over 30 million copies worldwide. After leaving the band in 1971, Ingle discovered that mismanagement and unpaid taxes had left him in serious debt. Forced to sell off most of his possessions, he spent several years managing an RV park in the Los Angeles National Forest before rejoining the group in 1978.
 
Today in US & World History
May 24​



May 24, 2022:
A gunman armed with an AR-15-style rifle walks into Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and opens fire on two 4th grade classrooms, killing 19 children and two teachers, and critically wounding 17 others.

The Uvalde school shooting was the deadliest ever in Texas and the second-worst in American history after the 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, that claimed the lives of 20 first graders and six school staff members.

The Uvalde shooter, Salvador Ramos, legally purchased two assault-style rifles within days of turning 18. Just over a week later, on May 24, he began his deadly shooting spree by shooting his grandmother in the head. Incredibly, she survived.


Ramos then drove his truck to Robb Elementary School, crashing into a drainage ravine behind the school. He entered the school through an unlocked door and began shooting into classrooms 111 and 112. He fired 142 rounds of hollow-point bullets designed to inflict maximum bodily harm.

While students inside the classrooms made frantic 911 calls, the police remained outside. For 78 interminable minutes, injured and traumatized students were held captive by Ramos before specially trained Border Patrol officers finally broke into the classrooms and killed the shooter.

The delayed police response to the Uvalde shooting drew uproar, and at least two police officers were indicted on multiple counts of “abandoning and endangering a child.” Families of the dead and wounded called for Texas lawmakers to ban or restrict the sale of semi-automatic rifles like the one used in the Uvalde shooting, but no gun control laws were passed at the state level.




May 24, 1844:
In a demonstration witnessed by members of Congress, American inventor Samuel F.B. Morse dispatches a telegraph message from the U.S. Capitol to Alfred Vail at a railroad station in Baltimore, Maryland. The message—“What Hath God Wrought?”—was telegraphed back to the Capitol a moment later by Vail. The question, taken from the Bible (Numbers 23:23), had been suggested to Morse by Annie Ellworth, the daughter of the commissioner of patents.

Morse, an accomplished painter, learned of a French inventor’s idea of an electric telegraph in 1832 and then spent the next 12 years attempting to perfect a working telegraph instrument. During this period, he composed the Morse code, a set of signals that could represent language in telegraph messages, and convinced Congress to finance a Washington-to-Baltimore telegraph line. On May 24, 1844, he inaugurated the world’s first commercial telegraph line with a message that was fitting given the invention’s future effects on American life.

Just a decade after the first line opened, more than 20,000 miles of telegraph cable crisscrossed the country. The rapid communication it enabled greatly aided American expansion, making railroad travel safer as it provided a boost to business conducted across the great distances of a growing United States.




May 24, 1883:
After 14 years, the Brooklyn Bridge over the East River opens in 1883, connecting the great cities of New York and Brooklyn for the first time in history. Thousands of residents of Brooklyn and Manhattan Island turned out to witness the dedication ceremony, which was presided over by President Chester A. Arthur and New York Governor Grover Cleveland. Designed by the late John A. Roebling, the Brooklyn Bridge was the largest suspension bridge ever built to that date.

Emily Roebling, wife of the bridge's designer, was given the first ride over the completed bridge, with a rooster, a symbol of victory, in her lap. Within 24 hours, an estimated 250,000 people walked across the Brooklyn Bridge, using a broad promenade above the roadway that John Roebling designed solely for the enjoyment of pedestrians.

The Brooklyn Bridge, with its unprecedented length and two stately towers, was dubbed the “eighth wonder of the world.” The connection it provided between the massive population centers of Brooklyn and Manhattan changed the course of New York City forever. In 1898, the city of Brooklyn formally merged with New York City, Staten Island, and a few farm towns, forming Greater New York.







May 24, 1775:
John Hancock is elected president of the Second Continental Congress.

Hancock is best known for his large signature on the Declaration of Independence, which he jested the British could read without spectacles. He was serving as president of Congress upon the declaration’s adoption on July 4, 1776, and, as such, was the first member of the Congress to sign the historic document.




May 24, 1830:
Sarah Josepha Hale's poem Mary Had A Little Lamb is published by the Boston firm Marsh, Capen & Lyon.




May 24, 1830:
The first line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad opened. Horse-drawn cars began making scheduled runs on a 13-mile stretch between Baltimore and Ellicott's Mills (now Ellicott City), Maryland.




May 24, 1878:
The first american bicycle race was held in Boston.




May 24, 1899:
W.T. MCCullough opens the first-ever auto repair shop opens in Boston, the Back Bay Cycle & Motor Co.




May 24, 1915:
Thomas Edison invents the Telescribe, an innovative device that combined a telephone with a dictating phonograph. It allowed users to record both sides of a telephone conversation onto wax cylinders, allowing them to be played back for verbatim transcription later.




May 24, 1930:
Amy Johnson becomes the 1st woman to fly solo from United Kingdom to Australia





May 24, 1931:
The first air-conditioned train is introduced on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad




May 24, 1941:
Germany’s largest battleship, the Bismarck, sinks the pride of the British fleet, HMS Hood.

The Bismarck was the most modern of Germany’s battleships, a prize coveted by other nation’s navies, even while still in the blueprint stage (Hitler handed over a copy of its blueprints to Joseph Stalin as a concession during the days of the Hitler-Stalin neutrality pact). The HMS Hood, originally launched in 1918, was Britain’s largest battle cruiser (41,200 tons)-but also capable of achieving the relatively fast speed of 31 knots. The two met in the North Atlantic, northeast of Iceland, where two British cruisers had tracked down the Bismarck. Commanded by Admiral Gunther Lutjens, commander in chief of the German Fleet, the Bismarck sunk the Hood, resulting in the death of 1,500 of its crew; only three Brits survived.

During the engagement, the Bismarck‘s fuel tank was damaged. Lutjens tried to make for the French coast, but was sighted again only three days later. Torpedoed to the point of incapacity, the Bismarck was finally sunk by a ring of British war ships. Admiral Lutjens was one of the 2,300 German casualties.




May 24, 1958:
United Press Association and International News Service merge to form United Press International




May 24, 1959:
The first house with a built-in bomb shelter is exhibited, in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania.




May 24, 1961:
27 Freedom Riders arrested in Jackson, Mississippi




May 24, 1964:
A referee’s call in a soccer match between Peru and Argentina sparks a riot. where more than 300 fans were killed and another 500 people were injured in the violent melee that followed at National Stadium in Lima, Peru.

The match was a qualifier for the 1964 Olympics and the Peruvian fans were fiercely cheering on their team with only a few minutes left in a close game. When the referee disallowed an apparent goal for Peru, the stadium went wild. The resulting panic and crowd-control measures taken caused stampedes in which people were crushed and killed.




May 24, 1965:
Supreme Court declares federal law allowing post office to intercept communist propaganda is unconstitutional




May 24, 1974:
"The Conversation" directed by Francis Ford Coppola wins at the Cannes Film Festival




May 24, 1976:
American wines dethrone France at The Judgement of Paris. Despite its vaguely menacing name, the event was actually a blind tasting of French and American wines. The judges were nine of the most influential wine experts in France, widely considered the center of the wine world. After the last sip, two California wines had taken the top spot in the white and red categories.




May 24, 1983:
Supreme Court rules government can deny tax breaks to schools that racially discriminated against students




May 24, 1987:
At the Golden Gate Bridge 50th anniversary over 800,000 people show up and 300,00 walk on the bridge at same time, causing the span to temporarily flatten from the weight




May 24, 1989:
"Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, and produced by George Lucas' Lucasfilms premieres




May 24, 1990:
A car carrying American Earth First! activists Judi Bari and Darryl Cherney explodes in Oakland, California, critically injuring both




May 24, 1992:
Lori Ann Auker, a 19-year-old pet shop worker, disappears from Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. After failing to show up for work, her car was found the next day in the parking lot of the Susquehanna Valley Mall where The Pet Place was located. Police had no clues as to what had happened to her when she arrived at the mall that morning.

Robert Auker, Lori Ann’s husband, was the natural suspect; the two were in the midst of a custody fight at the time of her disappearance and he had recently taken out a life insurance policy on her. Still, even after Lori Ann’s body was found with multiple stab wounds two and a half weeks after her disappearance, police did not have enough evidence to charge Robert Auker with the murder.
Finally, it dawned on investigators that there might be some photographic evidence of the crime. A bank’s automatic teller machine at the mall had a video camera that captured the part of the parking lot where Lori Ann’s car was located. However, there were problems with the tape. First, the camera only shot a couple of frames every 10 seconds. Also, the videotape had been reused so often that it was almost completely worn out.

FBI forensic experts carefully viewed the tape and were able to identify a single frame that captured Lori Ann getting into what was identified as a Chevrolet Celebrity made between 1982 and 1985. This was a critical piece of information, because Robert Auker had been using his father’s 1984 Celebrity on the day of Lori Ann’s disappearance.

Still, forensic scientists wanted to recreate the video scene to be sure that it was the same car. But Robert Auker’s father had sold the car the day after Lori Ann’s disappearance. After tracking the car through several owners, investigators found that the car had been bought by a Pennsylvania state trooper. They then managed to recreate the ATM camera video to prove to the jury that the cars were identical. Also, despite the car’s many subsequent owners, hairs found in the car matched those of Lori Ann Auker and her pet cat.

Robert Auker was convicted of murder in March 1992.




May 24, 1993:
Actress Kim Basinger filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after a Los Angeles jury ordered her to pay an $8.9 million verdict (later reduced to $7.4 million) to Main Line Pictures for breaching an oral agreement to star in the film Boxing Helena.




May 24, 1994:
Four men convicted in the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center in New York City were each sentenced to 240 years in prison; the terrorist attack had killed six people and injured 1,000.





May 24, 2004:
North Korea bans mobile phones




May 24, 2016:
Bill Cosby is ordered to stand trial in a sexual assault case in Norristown
 
jmt57 said:
Today in Patriots History
Other 2020s news​
May 24, 2024:
New England signs fourth round draft pick Javon Baker to a four-year, $4.836 million contract that includes a $816,596 signing bonus and $795,000 base salary.
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who?

jmt57 said:
Today in Patriots History
Playoffs??? PLAYOFFS!!!​
Happy 91st birthday to Jim Mora
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one of the all time great nfl press conferences... right up there with the dennis green meltdown...

jmt57 said:
Today in Patriots History
A Quick Cup of Coffee​
Happy 40th birthday to Kareem Huggins
Pats résumé: 24 hours on the roster
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that was quick... does that even count as a cup of coffee?

jmt57 said:
Derrick Gaffney (May 24, 1955 - March 17, 2025)
Family: Jabbar Gaffney's father
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never knew that... cool
 
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