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Rikki Ellison

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Rikki Ellison

Born

1960-08-15 (66)

Place of birth

Christchurch, New Zealand

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Riki Ellison is a former NFL linebacker, missile defense advocate, and youth mentor who has made significant impacts in multiple fields. Born in New Zealand, Ellison played college football at the University of Southern California, where he won a National Championship and two Rose Bowls following a State High School Football Championship in Arizona. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in International Relations with an emphasis on Defense and Strategic Studies from USC in 1983. Ellison played professional football for 10 years as a starting middle linebacker with the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders, winning three Super Bowl championships. He made history as the first New Zealan…

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The San Francisco 49ers Team of the '80s poster
10.0

Few had heard of Bill Walsh when he was hired as head coach of the San Francisco 49ers in 1979. Within three seasons, he created a world champion -- within six, he had created a dynasty. In this program, NFL Films goes inside the 49ers dynasty, detailing the system, the players, and the mindset that created the powerhouse 49ers teams of the 1980s.

The San Francisco 49ers Team of the '80s

2012

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