About Dennis Winston
Born 1955. Dennis Winston is an American american football player.
Dennis "Dirt" Winston (born October 25, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New Orleans Saints. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. He substituted for the injured Jack Ham in Super Bowl XIV as the starting left outside linebacker. On October 17, 2013, Winston was named interim head coach for the Grambling State Tigers football team.
Winston coached for Grove City, Slippery Rock, Arkansas State, Norfolk State, Arkansas, Lincoln High School, Kentucky State, Toledo, the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL), Mississippi Valley State, Arkansas–Pine Bluff, and Eastern Illinois.
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Who is Dennis Winston?
American football player and coach
When was Dennis Winston born?
Dennis Winston was born on 25 October 1955 in Forrest City.
What is Dennis Winston's occupation?
Dennis Winston is an american football player.
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Dennis Winston is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dennis Winston. https://biography.guide/dennis-winston/
MLA: "Dennis Winston." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dennis-winston/.
Chicago: "Dennis Winston." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dennis-winston/.
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