Zephrini Lee (born June 17, 1963) is a former

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player who played three seasons in the

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(NFL) with the

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and

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. He was selected by the Raiders in the ninth round of the

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. He played

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at the

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and attended Abraham Lincoln High School in

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. Lee was also a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders,

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and

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Professional career

Los Angeles Raiders

Lee was selected by the Los Angeles Raiders in the ninth round with the 246th overall pick in the 1986 NFL Draft. He spent the 1986 season on the injured reserve list. He was released by the Raiders after the team's third preseason game in 1987.

Denver Broncos

Lee signed with the Denver Broncos as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL players' strike and played in one game for the team before being released.

Los Angeles Raiders

Lee then signed with the Los Angeles Raiders and played in the final two replacement games. He remained on the team after the strike was over and converted to

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late in the season. He played in 21 games, starting seven, as a safety from 1988 to 1989. Lee was released by the Raiders on July 23, 1991.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

Lee spent time on the Saskatchewan Roughriders' practice roster in 1992.

Sacramento Attack

Lee played for the Sacramento Attack during the

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Arizona Rattlers

Lee played for the Arizona Rattlers in 1994. The Rattlers won

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against the

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on September 2, 1994.

Miami Hooters

Lee played for the Miami Hooters during the 1995 season.

Personal life

Lee earned his

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from the University of Regina. His son Ira Lee is currently a senior for the

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men's college basketball team.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
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