Ed Khayat
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Edward Michael "Ed" Khayat (born September 14, 1935) is a former college
and professional football
defensive lineman who played in the National Football League
and for the American Football League
's Boston Patriots
. He was also later a head coach
for the Philadelphia Eagles
. His career record as a coach is 8-15-2. He attended Tulane University
.
He attended Moss Point High School from 1949 to 1952 where he lettered in football twice, basketball three times, and baseball three times.
He then attended Millsaps College in 1953-54, Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College in 1954, and Tulane University
in 1955-56. He lettered in football four times, basketball twice, and baseball once. He was elected to the All-Time Tulane Football team in 1979, and the Tulane Green Wave All Century Team in 1993. He was the Mississippi Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion (novice class) in 1953-54.
In 1991, Khayat became involved with Arena Football, joining the New Orleans Night as Head Coach in 1991. He also led the Nashville Katz as Head Coach in 1997. He served as General Manager in 1999-2001 and 2003. He was named Arena Football Coach of the Year in 1997. Khayat joined the Carolina Cobras as Head Coach and Senior Advisor of Football Operations in 2003.
In 2004, Khayat was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
. He was inducted into the Tulane Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.
College football
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and professional football
American football
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defensive lineman who played in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
and for the American Football League
American Football League
The American Football League was a major American Professional Football league that operated from 1960 until 1969, when the established National Football League merged with it. The upstart AFL operated in direct competition with the more established NFL throughout its existence...
's Boston Patriots
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, commonly called the "Pats", are a professional football team based in the Greater Boston area, playing their home games in the town of Foxborough, Massachusetts at Gillette Stadium. The team is part of the East Division of the American Football Conference in the National...
. He was also later a head coach
Head coach
A head coach, senior coach or manager is a professional at training and developing athletes. They typically hold a more public profile and are paid more than other coaches...
for the Philadelphia Eagles
Philadelphia Eagles
The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They are members of the East Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
. His career record as a coach is 8-15-2. He attended Tulane University
Tulane University
Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
.
He attended Moss Point High School from 1949 to 1952 where he lettered in football twice, basketball three times, and baseball three times.
He then attended Millsaps College in 1953-54, Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College in 1954, and Tulane University
Tulane University
Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university located in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States...
in 1955-56. He lettered in football four times, basketball twice, and baseball once. He was elected to the All-Time Tulane Football team in 1979, and the Tulane Green Wave All Century Team in 1993. He was the Mississippi Golden Glove Heavyweight Champion (novice class) in 1953-54.
In 1991, Khayat became involved with Arena Football, joining the New Orleans Night as Head Coach in 1991. He also led the Nashville Katz as Head Coach in 1997. He served as General Manager in 1999-2001 and 2003. He was named Arena Football Coach of the Year in 1997. Khayat joined the Carolina Cobras as Head Coach and Senior Advisor of Football Operations in 2003.
In 2004, Khayat was inducted into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The hall of fame was established in 1961 and is currently located in a museum that displays the achievements of Mississippi athletes. The museum opened on July 4, 1996...
. He was inducted into the Tulane Athletic Hall of Fame in 1981.