Published August 24, 2010, 05:51 AM
FitzSimmons inducted to NAIA Hall of Fame
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The NAIA Hall of Fame Committee has named former Carroll College and Detroit Lions tight end Casey FitzSimmons as a member of the 2011 class.
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The NAIA Hall of Fame Committee has named former Carroll College and Detroit Lions tight end Casey FitzSimmons as a member of the 2011 class.
FitzSimmons will be inducted into the NAIA Hall of Fame on Jan. 9 during the American Football Coaches Association convention in Dallas.
Carroll football coach Mike Van Diest says FitzSimmons helped build the foundation for the success the team has achieved over the past decade.
FitzSimmons finished his college career with 244 receptions for 2,698 yards and 21 touchdowns. He earned All-America honors as a senior after helping the Saints to the 2002 NAIA national championship.
FitzSimmons retired from the NFL this spring after seven seasons with the Lions.
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