Carwell Ernest Gardner (born November 27, 1966) is a former professional
American football
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fullback in the
National Football League
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.
He played eight seasons in the NFL; six for the
Buffalo Bills (1990–1995), one for the
Baltimore Ravens
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(1996), finally one for the
San Diego Chargers (1997). He played
college football at the
University of Kentucky
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and the
University of Louisville
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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.
References
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
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