Carwell Ernest Gardner (born November 27, 1966) is a former professional

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fullback in the

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. He played eight seasons in the NFL; six for the Buffalo Bills (1990–1995), one for the

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(1996), finally one for the San Diego Chargers (1997). He played college football at the

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and the

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. Gardner caught the first regular season pass in Baltimore Ravens history on September 1, 1996. Gardner grew up with 3 brothers in Louisville, KY.

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1966 births Living people Players of American football from Louisville, Kentucky American football fullbacks Kentucky Wildcats football players Louisville Cardinals football players Buffalo Bills players Baltimore Ravens players San Diego Chargers players Trinity High School (Louisville) alumni {{ULouisville-stub