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Hugh Lamont Douglas (born August 23, 1971 in Mansfield, Ohio), is a former American football defensive end. His playing career included stints with the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles (twice), and the Jacksonville Jaguars. In his first season in 1995, Douglas was named Defensive Rookie of the Year by the Associated Press.

Hugh was cut by the Eagles prior to the 2005 season, but was resigned to the front office position of "Good-Will Ambassador" shortly after. Hugh is also a regular personality on Philadelphia’s sports radio station 610 WIP (AM).

While his accomplishments are undoubtedly impressive, Douglas is often known not so much for his Pro Bowl seasons and performances on the field as for his geninue love for the Eagles franchise. After a largely quiet 2003 effort with the Jacksonville Jaguars, Douglas had his agent orchestrate an immediate return to Philly, even though the team had cut him the year before and was largely settled at defensive line. Many also speculate that Douglas could easily have continued his career this year but instead opted to remain with the Eagles in a different role.

On November 5, 2005, Douglas was reportedly involved in a physical altercation with controversial Eagles player Terrell Owens, who was in the midst of a very public war of words with the team. Owens was suspended by the team and later deactivated when he refused to fully apologize for the altercation, as well as for derogatory remarks made about Eagles' quarterback Donovan McNabb.

College

At Central State University in Ohio, Douglas was a two-time NAIA Division I All-American, made 42 sacks in just 32 games in a three-year career, turned in 13 multiple-sack games, had four sacks in the Hula Bowl following his senior season, and helped lead his team to an NAIA national championship as a sophomore. As a senior, Hugh was named Defensive Player of the Year by the Washington, DC Pigskin Club.

NFL career

A three-time Pro Bowl selection, Douglas was a first-round draft choice of the Jets in 1995 and was traded to the Eagles prior to the 1998 season for two draft choices. Douglas spent the 2003 campaign with the Jaguars before re-signing with Philadelphia in 2004. Douglas is ranked third behind Reggie White (124) and Clyde Simmons (76.5) on the Eagles' all-time sack list with 54.5 during his six seasons. Is no longer in the NFL

Personal

Hugh’s favorite comic book character is The Hulk, he also enjoys the hit TV show, Law and Order.

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