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Reggie RobyReginald Henry Roby , (July 30 1961-February 22 2005) born in Waterloo, Iowa was an All-Pro NFL punter for 16 seasons. Roby played football and baseball at Waterloo East High School, and was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds as a pitcher. He chose instead to attend the University of Iowa and join their football team, where he would become an All-American. At 6'4", 250 pounds, Roby was known for his ability to kick deep. In 1981, the team had its first winning season in 20 years, and made its first Rose Bowl in 23 years. Iowa would gain a share of the Big Ten championship that year, as Roby set a NCAA record for average punting distance (49.8 yards). He led the nation the following year with a 48.1 yard average. His career average of 45.4 yards is still the Iowa record. Roby was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the sixth round of the famed 1983 draft. Roby would play for Miami from 1983-1992. He would spend his last six seasons with the Washington Redskins, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Oilers and after they relocated, the Tennessee Oilers. Roby's final season would be spent as a member of the San Francisco 49ers, in 1998. His average punt of 45.7 yards lead the AFC in 1991. He went to the Pro Bowl three times, and in February, 1985 he set Pro Bowl record with 10 punts in a game. His 58.5 yard single-game average on September 28, 1986 remains Dolphin team record. At Rich Stadium, Roby punted the ball a team record 77 yards in distance, but the punt was returned 70 yards. He completed the only pass attempt of his career, a 48-yarder to John Booty in 1995. Reggie's cousin Courtney is a fast wide receiver who plays for Indiana, and will likely be in the NFL next season. Reggie Roby was selected as a punter for the NFL's 1980s All-Decade Team. Found dead at his home in Nashville, Tennessee of as yet unknown causes, he left behind a wife, Melissa, and six children. Roby, Reggie Roby, Reggie
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