Rodrick Del Rodgers (born June 22, 1960, in Tacoma,

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), is a former, professional

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player who was selected by the

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in the 3rd round of the

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. A 6'1"

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from the

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, Rodgers was the first 1,000 yard rusher in Utah history. Rodgers was hired by KCRA 3 in 1997.

Pro football career

From 1982 to 1985, Rodgers played for the Packers. On December 9, 1984, he made a 97-yard kick return for a touchdown against the

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, which remains a Soldier Field Record by an opponent that still stands today. After a one-year absence from the league because of an injury, he made a come back and played two years with the

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from 1987–1988, earning a Super Bowl championship for the 1988 season.

Sports broadcasting

Del Rodgers is the Sports Director at KCRA 3 in Sacramento, CA. He joined the KCRA 3 Sports department in 1997. Del, who is well loved and respected was promoted to sports director after three years, he currently anchors the sportscasts Monday through Friday.KCRA News Team Bio
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