Embark on an extraordinary journey through football history as Randall Cross shares captivating stories of his time playing alongside iconic figures in the NFL, including the legendary Joe Montana and Jerry Rice. In this exclusive episode of “Behind the Jersey,” Cross provides an insider’s perspective on the dynamic synergy that unfolded on the field.
This extended episode of "Behind the Jersey" explores Cross's remarkable career trajectory, starting with his college football days at UCLA, where he showcased the skills that would later lead to his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2011.
Cross's legacy is woven with accolades and achievements that mirror his unparalleled contributions to the sport. During his tenure with the San Francisco 49ers from 1976 to 1988, he secured an impressive list of career highlights and awards. As a three-time Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII), Cross played a pivotal role in the 49ers' triumphs, solidifying his status as a football legend.
His on-field prowess is further underscored by being a three-time First-team All-Pro (1981, 1984, 1985), earning a Second-team All-Pro nod in 1986. The Pro Bowl became a regular stage for Cross, who was selected three times (1981, 1982, 1984). His exceptional skills were evident from the start, as he was also recognized on the PFWA All-Rookie Team in 1976.
From 1989 to 1993, Cross was a member of the CBS Sports team that covered the NFC playoffs and Super Bowl XXVI. In addition, he served as an analyst for CBS Radio Sports' coverage of Super Bowl XXIV, filling in for Hank Stram when the latter was stricken with laryngitis and had to leave the broadcast in the third quarter of the game.
Cross left CBS (following their loss of the NFC package to Fox) to join NBC Sports as a football analyst for NFL telecasts and a part-time analyst for Notre Dame football games. In 1998, he returned to CBS Sports as a game analyst before serving as a studio analyst on The NFL Today from 1999 to 2001. He eventually returned to his game analyst duties in 2002.
He also co-hosts shows on the Sirius NFL Radio. In 2009, he became the color analyst for US Naval Academy home games on CBS College Sports TV. He is the former lead color commentator for New England Patriots pre-season games, from 1995 to 2012, alongside Don Criqui. Randy was a co-host of the midday show "Rick and Randy" with Rick Kamla on WZGC, a CBS radio station in Atlanta, Georgia, before being released from the station.
Join us in this comprehensive exploration of Randall Cross's journey – from the college gridiron to the pinnacle of professional football. "Behind the Jersey" unveils the chapters of a career marked by excellence, championships, and a lasting impact on the sport.
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