Calvin Saleem Muhammad (born Calvin Vincent Raley; December 10, 1958 – January 4, 2023) was an

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wide receiver in the

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(NFL) for the

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, and

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. He played college football at

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and was drafted as the 17th pick in the 12th round of the

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. Muhammad converted to Islam while in college. Muhammad had three daughters; Khaleelah, Bekkah and Jean, and two sons, Ibin and Vincent. He died on January 4, 2023, at the age of 64.

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