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Carl Weathers Biography
“Apollo Creed”
Appearing in: Rocky, Rocky II, Rocky III, Rocky IV
A former pro-football player with the Los Angeles Raiders and the British Columbia Lions, Carl Weathers transitioned from sports to pursue an acting dream.
Early Life and Pro Football Career
Born on January 14, 1948, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Weathers emerged from the ghetto, relying on athletic prowess to overcome adversity.
Weathers’ gridiron journey began in 1966 at Long Beach City College, though a sidelined 1966 due to an ankle twist didn’t deter him.
Transferring to San Diego State, he became a key player, earning a letterman status and contributing to the Aztecs’ impressive 11–0 record and the 1969 Pasadena Bowl victory.
Under the coaching prowess of Don Coryell, Weathers excelled on the field before transitioning to master the art of theatre at San Diego State.
Weathers signed on with the Oakland Raiders in 1970, making a mark as a linebacker.
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