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| Position | Quarterback | ||||||||
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| Born | (1958-09-05)September 5, 1958 (age 67) Los Angeles, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Hoover(Glendale, California) | ||||||||
| College | Utah State | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1981: 12th round, 319th overall pick | ||||||||
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Robert Frank Gagliano (born September 5, 1958) is an American former professionalfootball player who was aquarterback in theNational Football League (NFL) and theUnited States Football League (USFL). Gagliano began his career playing forHoover High School inGlendale, California, then continued playing forGlendale Community College. He then played forUnited States International University inSan Diego before transferring toUtah State University.
Gagliano was selected by theKansas City Chiefs in the 12th round of the1981 NFL draft. Gagliano appeared in two games over three seasons for the Chiefs, attempting and completing just one pass for seven yards. After being released by Kansas City in 1984, Gagliano signed with the USFL'sDenver Gold. In 1985, he took over as the full-time starting quarterback and had his most productive season as a professional, throwing for 2,695 yards and 13 touchdowns with 17 interceptions while leading the Gold to the playoffs.[1] Following the USFL's collapse, Gagliano was signed by theSan Francisco 49ers in 1986 but did not see action during his first season. In 1987, he was released by the team before the regular season, but was re-signed as a replacement player after theNFLPA went on strike. In his only career start for the 49ers, Gagliano led them to a 41-21 victory over the replacementNew York Giants onMonday Night Football. The next week, he relinquished the starting quarterback position to veteranJoe Montana, who led other regular players who crossed the picket line. Gagliano relieved Montana during the game and threw for 79 yards and a TD in the 49ers' 25-17 win.[2] After spending 1988 on the rosters of three different teams (Tampa Bay, Houston, Indianapolis), he was signed by theDetroit Lions in 1989. He appeared in 11 games, starting seven and led the Lions to five consecutive victories to close out the season. The following season, he started four out of the name games he played in. It was during his two years in Detroit that he was first pegged with the nickname "the Goose".[3] Gagliano spent 1991 and 1992 with theSan Diego Chargers, playing in seven games with one start. In 1994, rookiePerry Klein beat him out for the No. 3 quarterback slot with theAtlanta Falcons.[4]
Following his pro football career, Gagliano became an insurance executive but continued his involvement in the sport by conducting youth football camps. In 1999, Gagliano was hired as a technical consultant forThe Replacements, a 2000 film that depicted a fictional pro football team. Gagliano served as a personal tutor for actorKeanu Reeves, teaching him how to believably play the quarterback position.[5]
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