About Phil Kessel
Born 1958. Phil Kessel is an American american football player.
Philip Joseph Kessel Sr. (born April 28, 1958) is an American former professional football quarterback. After being selected by the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL) in 1981, he later played for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and for the Birmingham Stallions of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Northern Michigan University.
He spent the entire 1981 NFL season on injured reserve and was released by the Redskins on August 16, 1982.
Kessel is the father of National Hockey League (NHL) player Phil Kessel.
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Who is Phil Kessel?
American football player (born 1958)
When was Phil Kessel born?
Phil Kessel was born on 28 April 1958.
What is Phil Kessel's occupation?
Phil Kessel is an american football player.
What nationality is Phil Kessel?
Phil Kessel is American.
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· DBpedia: Phil Kessel (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Phil Kessel. https://biography.guide/phil-kessel-american-football-player/
MLA: "Phil Kessel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/phil-kessel-american-football-player/.
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