February 3, 2008-Michael Carey became the first African American - TopicsExpress



          

February 3, 2008-Michael Carey became the first African American to referee a Super Bowl game. Carey played collegiate football for Santa Clara University but an injury ended his playing career. He earned his bachelor’s degree in biology from the university in 1971. Carey began his football officiating career in 1972 working Pop Warner football games. He progressed to the college level in 1985 and was hired by the National Football League as a side judge in 1990. Carey was promoted to referee in 1995, the second African American referee in NFL history. He continues to referee NFL games. In 1979, Carey and his wife founded Seirus Innovation, a manufacturer of ski and snowboarding accessories. He is also an inventor who owns or shares eight ski apparel patents.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Feb 2014 12:05:07 +0000

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