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|Reginald McGowan (September 25, 1964 – August 26, 2015) was an American football wide receiver who played for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Abilene Christian University.
Born in Waco, Texas, McGowan attended Axtell High School and was a three-sport athlete (football, basketball, track), being an All-District and All-Region selection in football. He also earned selection to the Super Cen-Tex team and was chosen as the Class 2A Player of the Year. McGowan played college football at Ranger Junior College for two years before transferring to the Abilene Christian Wildcats.
McGowan set a single-game Lone Star Conference (LSC) receiving yards record in 1985. He was the league's overall receiving leader that year and was named second-team all-conference and honorable mention All-American. He also set a school record for single-game touchdowns that stood for 20 years. McGowan later played for the New York Giants as a replacement player in 1987, catching a 63-yard touchdown on Monday Night Football.
After his football career, McGowan worked for the KWTX television station. He died at age 50 in 2015.
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Trivia & Knowledge· 16 questions
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1.At which television station did Reggie McGowan work after his football career?
- A.CBS News
- B.KWTXcorrect
- C.ESPN
- D.NBC Sports
After his football career ended, Reggie McGowan worked for the KWTX television station.
Source: post-career section
2.What year was Reggie McGowan born?
- A.1964correct
- B.1966
- C.1962
- D.1960
Reggie McGowan was born on September 25, 1964.
Source: biographical introduction
3.How old was Reggie McGowan when he passed away in 2015?
- A.48
- B.50correct
- C.52
- D.54
Reggie McGowan died at age 50 in 2015.
Source: biographical introduction
4.What was Reggie McGowan's role on the football field?
- A.Tight end
- B.Quarterback
- C.Wide receivercorrect
- D.Running back
Reggie McGowan was an American football wide receiver who played for the New York Giants.
Source: biographical introduction
5.What honor did Reggie McGowan receive in addition to being named second-team all-conference in 1985?
- A.Lone Star Conference MVP
- B.National scoring leader
- C.Honorable mention All-Americancorrect
- D.Academic All-District
In 1985, Reggie McGowan was named second-team all-conference and honorable mention All-American.
Source: college career section
6.How long did Reggie McGowan play football at Ranger Junior College?
- A.Three years
- B.One year
- C.Four years
- D.Two yearscorrect
Reggie McGowan played college football at Ranger Junior College for two years before transferring.
Source: college career section
7.On what date did Reggie McGowan pass away?
- A.September 25, 2015
- B.July 15, 2015
- C.October 10, 2015
- D.August 26, 2015correct
Reggie McGowan died on August 26, 2015.
Source: biographical introduction
8.In which league was Reggie McGowan the overall receiving leader in 1985?
- A.The Southwest Conference
- B.The Big 12 Conference
- C.The Lone Star Conferencecorrect
- D.The NFL
Reggie McGowan was the Lone Star Conference's overall receiving leader in 1985.
Source: college career section
9.Where was Reggie McGowan born?
- A.Waco, Texascorrect
- B.Dallas, Texas
- C.Abilene, Texas
- D.New York City, New York
Reggie McGowan was born in Waco, Texas.
Source: biographical introduction
10.What sports did Reggie McGowan participate in at Axtell High School?
- A.Football, baseball, and swimming
- B.Football, golf, and tennis
- C.Football, basketball, and trackcorrect
- D.Basketball, volleyball, and soccer
At Axtell High School, Reggie McGowan was a three-sport athlete competing in football, basketball, and track.
Source: early life section
11.Which university did Reggie McGowan attend after transferring from Ranger Junior College?
- A.Abilene Christian Universitycorrect
- B.University of Texas
- C.Baylor University
- D.Texas A&M
Reggie McGowan played college football at Ranger Junior College for two years before transferring to Abilene Christian University.
Source: college career section
12.What award was Reggie McGowan chosen for during his high school career?
- A.National Gatorade Player of the Year
- B.High School Heisman Trophy
- C.All-State Track Champion
- D.Class 2A Player of the Yearcorrect
During high school, Reggie McGowan was chosen as the Class 2A Player of the Year.
Source: early life section
13.How long did Reggie McGowan's single-game touchdown record at Abilene Christian University stand?
- A.10 years
- B.15 years
- C.20 yearscorrect
- D.25 years
Reggie McGowan set a school record for single-game touchdowns at Abilene Christian University that stood for 20 years.
Source: college career section
14.For which NFL team did Reggie McGowan play as a replacement player in 1987?
- A.Houston Oilers
- B.New York Giantscorrect
- C.Philadelphia Eagles
- D.Dallas Cowboys
Reggie McGowan played for the New York Giants as a replacement player in 1987.
Source: professional career section
15.What was the length of the touchdown pass Reggie McGowan caught on Monday Night Football?
- A.73 yards
- B.63 yardscorrect
- C.43 yards
- D.53 yards
While playing for the New York Giants in 1987, Reggie McGowan caught a 63-yard touchdown pass on Monday Night Football.
Source: professional career section
16.What record did Reggie McGowan set in the Lone Star Conference in 1985?
- A.Longest punt return
- B.Most interceptions in a season
- C.Single-game receiving yardscorrect
- D.Total season rushing yards
In 1985, Reggie McGowan set a single-game Lone Star Conference receiving yards record.
Source: college career section
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