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During his time at IUP, Tate made his name by playing at multiple positions on the football field.
Tate starred at linebacker, middle guard, and placekicker during his three
seasons and was named a team co-captain on the 1968 Boardwalk Bowl team. Upon his graduation, Tate held the school’s career record with 76 extra points made, a mark that stood for 22 years and was on squads that went a combined 24-4.
After his playing days at IUP, Tate continued his career into the professional ranks, receiving a tryout at placekicker by the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles.
After graduating in 1969, Tate worked for the U.S. Treasury until 2001 and is currently the president of a detective agency.
He lives in Pittsburgh with his wife Brenda. They have a son, Brian.
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