Daniel Francisco Flores (born June 12, 1977) is a former professional football player who currently operates several businesses in New York City; a corporate wellness/fitness firm and a wine and spirits shop in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn. He currently resides in Bed Stuy, Brooklyn with his wife Natasha, and three children; Glory, Grace and Geordan. Flores is from East Flatbush, Brooklyn. Flores played at

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High School. Flores played four seasons at

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as a tight end.

Early life

Flores grew up an only child while raised by his grandparents George and Sarah Paine. He does have 2 half siblings; a sister named Jahnee, and a brother Jadan.

Career

In 2000, Flores was a member of the Flint Flames in the Indoor Football League. Flores later signed with the

New Jersey Gladiators The Cleveland Gladiators were an arena football team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, and members of the Arena Football League (AFL). The Gladiators played their home games at Quicken Loans Arena, which they shared with the Cleveland Cava ...

in 2001 in the Arena Football League. During his season with the Gladiators he played full back and linebacker. Offensively, he rushed for 51 yards on 16 carries and scored 2 touchdowns. Defensively he made five tackles and one sack.

References

1977 births Living people New Jersey Gladiators players People from Brownsville, Brooklyn Players of American football from Brooklyn Poly Prep alumni {{defensiveback-1970s-stub