Renowned actor Carl Weathers of Rocky fame wore the Silver and Black before donning Apollo Creed's red, white and blue boxing trunks. He played in a total of eight regular season games before...

He joined the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League (NFL) after going undrafted in the 1970 NFL draft. After two seasons with the Raiders, he played three seasons with the BC Lions of the …

Feb 1, 2024 · Before he was Apollo Creed or Greef Karga, Carl Weathers was an undrafted linebacker walking into the Oakland Raiders’ locker room in 1970, determined to prove himself.

Feb 3, 2024 · Carl Weathers’ death was felt throughout the world, and that included the football community. Weathers, 76, died in his sleep Thursday, his family said in a statement Friday.

Feb 2, 2024 · But before his superstardom as a film actor, Weathers was a Raider. He was signed by Oakland out of San Diego State in 1970. He spent two seasons with the Raiders in 1970 and 1971, …

Feb 10, 2024 · Former NFL linebacker turned action star Carl Weathers died Thursday, eliciting tributes from across the football and film worlds.

Feb 2, 2024 · Weathers played college football at San Diego State University — he majored in theater — and went on to play for one season in the NFL, for the Oakland Raiders, in 1970.

Feb 2, 2024 · Former Oakland Raiders linebacker and Hollywood icon Carl Weathers passed away at the age of 76 on Thursday.

Oct 8, 2025 · The trusted source for pro football information for Carl Weathers. Get statistics, transactions. biographical data and more at Pro Football Archives.

Feb 2, 2024 · Weathers died Thursday at the age of 76, according to his family. An alum of San Diego State, he appeared in 10 total games for the Raiders - including two playoff games - during their time …