Mark Lewis (born March 25, 1979) is an arena football

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who is currently a free agent. He has also played for the

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, Columbus Destroyers,

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, Dallas Vigilantes,

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, Tampa Bay Storm and

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. His no. 19 worn during his time with the Brigade is a tribute to the late

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great

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, who wore that number.

Early life

Lewis attended Lyman High School in Longwood, Florida, where he was a two sport athlete, participating

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and football. Lewis was one of the top prep players in the state of Florida for soccer. He joined the football team after his friend, Joe Gioia, had dared Lewis that he couldn't kick a football as far as a soccer ball.

College career

Lewis continued his soccer career when he earned a scholarship to play at

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. After one season at FIU, Lewis transferred to

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, where he played a single season for the 49ers before quitting soccer.

Professional career

Lewis began playing professional football in 2003, when he signed with the

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. Playing for the

in 2007, Lewis enjoyed the best year of his career, earning First Team All-Arena honors and was named the AFL Kicker of the Year. On March 21, 2018, Lewis was assigned to the

. With the Brigade, Lewis won his second Kicker of the Year award in 2018. On March 6, 2019, Lewis was assigned to the expansion

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References

External links

ArenaFan page
* 1979 births Living people People from Altamonte Springs, Florida American football placekickers FIU Panthers men's soccer players Charlotte 49ers men's soccer players Tennessee Valley Vipers players Detroit Fury players Las Vegas Gladiators players Columbus Destroyers players Austin Wranglers players Dallas Vigilantes players Orlando Predators players Sportspeople from Seminole County, Florida Players of American football from Florida Tampa Bay Storm players Baltimore Brigade players Men's association football players not categorized by position Atlantic City Blackjacks players American soccer players {{ArenaFootballLeague-stub