Evan Pilgrim
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| Position: | Guard | ||||
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| Born: | August 14, 1972 Pittsburg, California, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 304 lb (138 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Antioch (Antioch, California) | ||||
| College: | BYU | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1995 / Round: 3 / Pick: 87 | ||||
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Evan Boyd Pilgrim (born August 14, 1972) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL). He played professionally for the Chicago Bears, Tennessee Oilers, Denver Broncos, and Atlanta Falcons.
Early life[edit]
Pilgrim was born in Pittsburg, California, son of Emma (Donakey) and Ralph Pilgrim.[1][2] He attended Antioch High School, in Antioch, was named to the Contra Costa County all-star team. He was team captain and lettered in football, basketball and track.[3]
College career[edit]
Attending Brigham Young University (BYU) in Utah on a full scholarship, Pilgrim was an All-Conference lineman with the nickname “Pancake Maker” for his blocking prowess. He was team captain during his senior year, and made the Kodak All-America Team. He held the bench press record of 510 pounds at BYU. Inducted into BYU's Hall of Fame in 2005, he was also named to its All-Time LaVell Edwards BYU Team.[4]
NFL career[edit]
Pilgrim was drafted into the NFL by the Chicago Bears in the third round (87th pick overall) of the 1995 NFL Draft.[5][6] He played for the Bears from 1995-1997. Pilgrim played for the Tennessee Oilers for part of 1998, and for the Denver Broncos for a short time in 1999. Traded to the Atlanta Falcons,[7] he finished his six-season career, playing in 32 games (10 with the Falcons). He played for the Falcons in 1999 in Super Bowl XXXIII.[8]
Life after the NFL[edit]
Pilgrim retired from the NFL in 2001. He suited up as a player again to appear as a “prison guard” defensive lineman in the 2005 film “The Longest Yard,” starring Adam Sandler. He was the onfield coordinator for the film.[9][10]
Pilgrim married Andrea Terry in July 1992.
Children (Ciel Pilgrim,1995. Ian Pilgrim 1997. Sophie Pilgrim 2003.)
Remarried to Christi Bollenbacher in July 2009. Children (Grace Pilgrim, 2010. Gavin Pilgrim, 2011)[11]
References[edit]
- ^ "Evan Pilgrim". Time Inc. A Time Warner Company. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "FamilySearch.org". FamilySearch.
- ^ "Evan Pilgrim". Brigham Young University. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Evan Pilgrim". Antioch Historical Society. Archived from the original on 30 June 2020. Retrieved 29 June 2020.
- ^ "1995 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ "Evan Pilgrim". Pro-Football Reference.com. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Evan Pilgrim". NFL Enterprises LLC. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- ^ "Denver Broncos Greats... By The Numbers: #74". SB Nation. 15 June 2011. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
- ^ "The Longest Yard". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
- ^ "Storm players set to begin shooting The Longest Yard remake". Our Sports Central. 14 July 2004. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
- ^ "Spotlight shines, but Provo woman stays out of view". The Deseret News. Retrieved November 17, 2013.
External links[edit]
- 1972 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Pittsburg, California
- Players of American football from Contra Costa County, California
- American football offensive guards
- BYU Cougars football players
- Chicago Bears players
- Tennessee Oilers players
- Denver Broncos players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Antioch High School alumni