Patrick McGuirk (born July 22, 1967) is a former

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who played eight professional seasons in the

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(AFL), World League of American Football (WLAF) and the National Football League (NFL). McGuirk played 5 season in the AFL with the Fort Worth Cavalry and San Jose SaberCats. He first enrolled at the College of San Mateo before transferring to

California Polytechnic State University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo (California Polytechnic State University, Cal Poly"Cal Poly" may also refer to California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt in Arcata, California or California State Polytechnic Univ ...

. He was also a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers,

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and

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College career

McGuirk first played

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for the

San Mateo Bulldogs College of San Mateo (CSM) is a public community college in San Mateo, California. It is part of the San Mateo County Community College District. College of San Mateo is located at the northern corridor of Silicon Valley and situated on a 153 ...

of the College of San Mateo from 1986 to 1987. In 1987, he earned All-Golden Gate Conference and team MVP honors leading the team & conference with 7 interceptions. He earned scholarship to play for the

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. 1988/1989 - McGuirk recorded 42 tackles, 12 pass breakups and 2 interceptions for the Mustangs.

Professional career

McGuirk signed with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the

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in 1990. He was drafted by the

of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in the eighth round with the 75th pick in the 1991 WLAF Draft. He led the Skyhawks & tied for 3rd in the league w 6 interceptions, 37 tackles (30 solo) & 3 fumble recoveries and led team with 9 pass breakups. 1992 - He was selected by the

of the WLAF in the fifth round of the 1992 WLAF Draft. He led the team with 10 pass breakups. 1994 - McGuirk played for the AFL's Fort Worth Cavalry. He recorded 54 tackles, established Arena League Record with 21 pass break ups, 2 forced fumbles and 5 interceptions for the Cavalry. 1995 - McGuirk was traded to the San Jose Sabercats of the Arena Football League. He made the All Arena Football League 1st Team ....Led the league with 9 interceptions...Broke the ARENA FOOTBALL LEAGUE RECORD for longest interception return (52 yards/TD)....Broke the AFL RECORD for most interception return yards in a game (62)...Broke the AFL RECORD for most interception return yards in a season (202)...Set a TEAM RECORD with 4 passes defensed at Las Vegas (5/19)... Tied an AFL RECORD with 21 passes defensed...Set a TEAM RECORD with 3 interceptions vs. Charlotte (7/14)...Led team with 57 tackles. 1996 - McGuirk earned his second straight First-team All-Arena honors...Led the Sabercats with 7 interceptions, 18 passes defensed and 56 tackles. 1997 - McGuirk led Sabercats with 52 tackles, 5 pass breakups and 3 interceptions... 1998 - McGuirk led Sabercats with 62 tackles, career high 22 pass breakups and 5 interceptions. 1995 - NFL - McGuirk was a member of the practice squad of the

of the

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. McGuirk was released by the 49ers in October 1995. 1996 - NFL - McGuirk spent time with the San Francisco 49ers. Appearing in final 2 preseason games against Jacksonville Jaguars and Seattle Seahawks accumulating five tackles...appeared mainly on special teams where McGuirk would start both contests...also saw action at cornerback...Signed to the practice squad in September.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:McGuirk, Patrick Living people 1967 births American football defensive backs Canadian football defensive backs San Mateo Bulldogs football players Cal Poly Mustangs football players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Raleigh–Durham Skyhawks players Frankfurt Galaxy players Fort Worth Cavalry players San Francisco 49ers players San Jose SaberCats players Players of American football from San Francisco Players of Canadian football from San Francisco