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Howard Edward Cross, Jr. (born August 8, 1967 in Huntsville, Alabama) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League.
Cross played football at New Hope High School in New Hope, Alabama. In college, he was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was drafted out of the University of Alabama in the 1989 NFL Draft by the New York Giants in the sixth round.[1]
Over his career, Cross played in a total of 207 games as a Giant, more games than any other player in team history. Cross won a Super Bowl ring with the Giants in Super Bowl XXV when they defeated the Buffalo Bills 20-19. He was the only player on both the 1990 Giants team as well as the 2000 team that lost Super Bowl XXXV to the Baltimore Ravens 34-7.
Although he was known more for his blocking expertise, he finished his career with 201 receptions for 2,194 yards and 17 touchdowns.[2]
After retiring, Cross moved into broadcasting. He is currently a co-host of the YES Network's This Week in Football, as well as serving as color commentator alongside John Sterling on the network's Ivy League football telecasts. Cross is also a sideline reporter for the New York Giants Radio Network. He has also spent a great deal of time working with youth to help ensure that they stay in school. He currently resides in Northern New Jersey. Howard is currently a real estate broker for Cresa NY. Cresa is a tenant rep firm.
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