Researching Joel Patten
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 1879 people with the Patten surname? In that year Patten was ranked number 1906 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Joel means "the Lord is willing" and is of Hebrew origin.
Records of Joel Patten on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Joel Patten and the Patten Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 2529 people with the Patten surname in the UK? Patten is now ranked number 2037 for popularity in the UK. |
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Joel Patten
John Lawrence "Joel" Patten II (born February 7, 1958 in Augsburg, West Germany) is a former professional football player who played tackle for seven seasons in the National Football League: for the Cleveland Browns in 1980, Indianapolis Colts in 1987-1988, San Diego Chargers in 1989-1990, and Los Angeles Raiders in 1991-1992. He also played all 3 seasons of the USFL with the Washington Federals in 1983-1984 & Orlando Renegades in 1985.
Since retiring as a player, Joel has remained active in professional football. He has held several scouting jobs, including two stints with the Washington Redskins. He has also worked with the Houston Texans and St. Louis Rams. He worked as director of college scouting for the San Francisco 49ers and was promoted to director of player personnel on May 1, 2013.
The son of a U.S. Army officer, Patten played high school football and basketball at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax, Virginia, where he graduated in 1976. He played his college football at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, where he played tight end and offensive tackle, and graduated in 1980.
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