Friends and family of Freddie Solomon, the University of Tampa football legend, came out to the University of Tampa to honor the man. JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
Friends and family of Freddie Solomon, the University of Tampa football legend, came out to the University of Tampa to honor the man.___JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
Friends and family of Freddie Solomon, the University of Tampa football legend, came out to the University of Tampa to honor the man.___JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
Friends and family of Freddie Solomon, the University of Tampa football legend, came out to the University of Tampa to honor the man.___JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
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1/10/2012 Tampa, FL freddie Freddie Solomon, former University of Tampa gridiron standout, pro football player and now ambassador of goodwill for the HCSO is honored today. CLIFF MCBRIDE/STAFF
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1/10/2012 Tampa, FL freddie Freddie Solomon, former University of Tampa gridiron standout, pro football player and now ambassador of goodwill for the HCSO is honored today. CLIFF MCBRIDE/STAFF
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1/10/2012 Tampa, FL freddie Freddie Solomon, former University of Tampa gridiron standout, pro football player and now ambassador of goodwill for the HCSO is honored today. Sheriff David Gee (r) CLIFF MCBRIDE/STAFF
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Tampa Tribune
SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 6: Wide receiver Freddie Solomon #88 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during the 1984 NFC Championship Game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park on January 6, 1985 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 23-0 (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
10-14-02 Tampa, Fl The University of Tampa former football star Freddie Solomon will be honored by the University of Tampa as one of its Athletes of the Century. (Joey Johnston story) SOLOMON Jason Behnken / staff
Freddie Solomon,left and Tino Martinez,right chat at Tampa Spartan Athletic Hame of Fame honors banquet Thursday. The two are Athletes of the Century.(staff/scott iskowitz)
(Photo 764) Marcus Allen, from left, Mark Ober, Freddie Solomon, Reggie White, Ronnie Lott and XXXXX enjoy the cocktail party before dinner. Almost 600 guests attended the The DeBartolo Family Foundation All Star Charity Gala Friday at A La Carte Pavilion featuring Ret. Gen. Tommy Franks as the guest speaker. Photo by Maria Johnson. LABPREP
Tampa Tribune
(Photo 0771) SCENE2 TAMPA 2/24/06 _ Dwight Clark, left, with Freddie Solomon at the DeBartolo Family Foundation All Star Charity Gala Friday at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. Photo by Maria Johnson. ( LABPREP ORG XMIT: T0602271250303097
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Tampa Spartans quarterback Freddie Solomon (right) works with Coach Dennis Fryzel.
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Former University of Tampa star Freddie Solomon, who played for the San Francisco and Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor were among the special guests at the first Brooks-DeBartolo Golf Extravaganza. The event, Sept. 13, at the Hunter's Green Golf & Country Club benefited the charter school, founded by former Buccaneer Derrick Brooks and the family of businessman Ed DeBartolo.
HILLSBOROUGH, Tampa, Fl., 8/4/98.. Houlihan's Stadium.. Former University of Tampa Freddie Solomon autographs the t-shirts of Michelle Schultz, 11 and Carlton Mitchell of the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay. The occasion was to announce the details of 'Turn out the lights', the final event in the Big Sombrero, Houlihan's Stadium (1967-1998). Barrs story BRUCE HOSKING, STAFF
( Tampa Stadium )
HILLSBOROUGH, Tampa, Fl., 7/20/00.. Raymond James Stadium.. Freddie Solomon display one of his two Superbowl Rings. Staples story BRUCE HOSKING, STAFF
1985, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Francisco receiver Freddie Solomon lines up as a quarterback and hands off the ball during the NFC Championship Game in 1985. Solomon was a quarterback in college for the University of Tampa.
1977, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami Dolphins receiver Freddie Solomon displays his dejection after a preseason loss to the Washington Redskins in Miami.
1973, STAFF
University of Tampa quarterback Freddie Solomon(3) talks with coach Denny Fryzel at Tampa Stadium in 1973.
1975, STAFF
Freddie Solomon, second from left, and Darryl Carlton, right, former Tampa Spartans stars who were teammates with the Miami Dolphins, took part in a walk-a-thon for Tampa East Sertoma, headed by President Paul Killebrew, left, and life member Tom Bissonnette.
1974, STAFF
University of Tampa quarterback Freddie Solomon was presented with a scrapbook of newspaper clippings on his achievements at UT at the 1974 Tampa Halfbacks awards banquet at the old Airport Holiday Inn in Tampa. Making the presentation was Rachel Sabella, left. Holding the book with her are Spartans cheerleaders Toni Arduini, Rochelle Repka, Cincy Lou Abbott, Debbie Walters and Gretchen Pence.
1984, STAFF (Tampa Times)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve DeBerg and wide receiver Freddie Solomon try to figure out what went wrong after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepted a pass attempt during a 1984 meeting.
1986, STAFF
After football, Fredd Solomon worked selling gold and jewelry in Tampa.
1974, STAFF
Tampa Spartans quarterback gets in some extra playbook study in preparation for a game against Akron. Solomon had just been named Southeast Players of the Week by The Assocaited Press.
1985, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freddie Solomon announces his retirement from the NFL on Dec. 20, 1985, and gets a champagne bath from San Francisco 49ers teammates Joe Montana, left, and Dwight Clark. Solomon said his retirement, after 11 years in the NFL, would be effective after the 1985 season.
1984, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Francisco 49ers receiver Freddie Solomon pulls away from Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green for a touchdown during a 1984 playoff game.
1974, STAFF
Tampa Spartans quarterback Freddie Solomon works as a tutor for Donald Estevez and Rene Franklin at Lanier Elementary School. With them is Solomon's supervisor from UT, Fred Fisher.
1984,TRIBUNE FILES
San Francisco 49ers receiver Freddie Solomon goes up to make a catch against Chicago's Mike Richardson during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park.
1984, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freddie Solomon pulls in a touchdown pass for the San Francisco 49ers against the Cincinnati Bengals at Candlestick park during a 1984 game.
1970, STAFF
Freshman-to-be Freddie Solomon, center, poses with other University of Tampa recruits before the school year. In 1999, a Columbia, S.C. newspaper named Solomon the state's No. 1 high-school athlete of the 20th century. Solomon originally signed to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks, but couldn't get the test scores. They suggested junior college. Instead, he jumped to the University of Tampa, where his impact was immediate.
1976, STAFF
Freddie Solomon, as a receiver for the Miami Dolphins, catches a pass against the Bucs during Tampa Bay's first home game at Tampa Stadium, a preseason match in 1976. As a quarterback for the Tampa Spartans, Solomon played in the same venue before it was enlarged to accommodate the NFL.
Friends and family of Freddie Solomon, the University of Tampa football legend, came out to the University of Tampa to honor the man. JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF Tampa Tribune
Friends and family of Freddie Solomon, the University of Tampa football legend, came out to the University of Tampa to honor the man.___JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
Friends and family of Freddie Solomon, the University of Tampa football legend, came out to the University of Tampa to honor the man.___JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
Friends and family of Freddie Solomon, the University of Tampa football legend, came out to the University of Tampa to honor the man.___JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF JIM FARQUHAR/STAFF
1/10/2012 Tampa, FL freddie Freddie Solomon, former University of Tampa gridiron standout, pro football player and now ambassador of goodwill for the HCSO is honored today. CLIFF MCBRIDE/STAFF CLIFF MCBRIDE
1/10/2012 Tampa, FL freddie Freddie Solomon, former University of Tampa gridiron standout, pro football player and now ambassador of goodwill for the HCSO is honored today. CLIFF MCBRIDE/STAFF CLIFF MCBRIDE
1/10/2012 Tampa, FL freddie Freddie Solomon, former University of Tampa gridiron standout, pro football player and now ambassador of goodwill for the HCSO is honored today. Sheriff David Gee (r) CLIFF MCBRIDE/STAFF CLIFF MCBRIDE
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1/10/2012 Tampa, FL freddie_Freddie Solomon, former University of Tampa gridiron standout, pro football player and now ambassador of goodwill for the HCSO is honored today. Solomon and his wife Dee Solomon check out the display_CLIFF MCBRIDE/STAFF CLIFF MCBRIDE
SAN FRANCISCO - JANUARY 6: Wide receiver Freddie Solomon #88 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during the 1984 NFC Championship Game against the Chicago Bears at Candlestick Park on January 6, 1985 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 23-0 (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images) Tampa Tribune
10-14-02 Tampa, Fl The University of Tampa former football star Freddie Solomon will be honored by the University of Tampa as one of its Athletes of the Century. (Joey Johnston story) SOLOMON Jason Behnken / staff
Freddie Solomon,left and Tino Martinez,right chat at Tampa Spartan Athletic Hame of Fame honors banquet Thursday. The two are Athletes of the Century.(staff/scott iskowitz)
(Photo 764) Marcus Allen, from left, Mark Ober, Freddie Solomon, Reggie White, Ronnie Lott and XXXXX enjoy the cocktail party before dinner. Almost 600 guests attended the The DeBartolo Family Foundation All Star Charity Gala Friday at A La Carte Pavilion featuring Ret. Gen. Tommy Franks as the guest speaker. Photo by Maria Johnson. LABPREP
(Photo 0771) SCENE2 TAMPA 2/24/06 _ Dwight Clark, left, with Freddie Solomon at the DeBartolo Family Foundation All Star Charity Gala Friday at A La Carte Pavilion in Tampa. Photo by Maria Johnson. ( LABPREP ORG XMIT: T0602271250303097 Tampa Tribune
Tampa Spartans quarterback Freddie Solomon (right) works with Coach Dennis Fryzel. STAFF
Former University of Tampa star Freddie Solomon, who played for the San Francisco and Miami Dolphins, and Tampa Police Chief Jane Castor were among the special guests at the first Brooks-DeBartolo Golf Extravaganza. The event, Sept. 13, at the Hunter's Green Golf & Country Club benefited the charter school, founded by former Buccaneer Derrick Brooks and the family of businessman Ed DeBartolo. Tampa Tribune
HILLSBOROUGH, Tampa, Fl., 8/4/98.. Houlihan's Stadium.. Former University of Tampa Freddie Solomon autographs the t-shirts of Michelle Schultz, 11 and Carlton Mitchell of the Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay. The occasion was to announce the details of 'Turn out the lights', the final event in the Big Sombrero, Houlihan's Stadium (1967-1998). Barrs story BRUCE HOSKING, STAFF
( Tampa Stadium )
HILLSBOROUGH, Tampa, Fl., 7/20/00.. Raymond James Stadium.. Freddie Solomon display one of his two Superbowl Rings. Staples story BRUCE HOSKING, STAFF
San Francisco receiver Freddie Solomon lines up as a quarterback and hands off the ball during the NFC Championship Game in 1985. Solomon was a quarterback in college for the University of Tampa. 1985, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Miami Dolphins receiver Freddie Solomon displays his dejection after a preseason loss to the Washington Redskins in Miami. 1977, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
University of Tampa quarterback Freddie Solomon(3) talks with coach Denny Fryzel at Tampa Stadium in 1973. 1973, STAFF
Freddie Solomon, second from left, and Darryl Carlton, right, former Tampa Spartans stars who were teammates with the Miami Dolphins, took part in a walk-a-thon for Tampa East Sertoma, headed by President Paul Killebrew, left, and life member Tom Bissonnette. 1975, STAFF
University of Tampa quarterback Freddie Solomon was presented with a scrapbook of newspaper clippings on his achievements at UT at the 1974 Tampa Halfbacks awards banquet at the old Airport Holiday Inn in Tampa. Making the presentation was Rachel Sabella, left. Holding the book with her are Spartans cheerleaders Toni Arduini, Rochelle Repka, Cincy Lou Abbott, Debbie Walters and Gretchen Pence. 1974, STAFF
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve DeBerg and wide receiver Freddie Solomon try to figure out what went wrong after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers intercepted a pass attempt during a 1984 meeting. 1984, STAFF (Tampa Times)
After football, Fredd Solomon worked selling gold and jewelry in Tampa. 1986, STAFF
Tampa Spartans quarterback gets in some extra playbook study in preparation for a game against Akron. Solomon had just been named Southeast Players of the Week by The Assocaited Press. 1974, STAFF
Freddie Solomon announces his retirement from the NFL on Dec. 20, 1985, and gets a champagne bath from San Francisco 49ers teammates Joe Montana, left, and Dwight Clark. Solomon said his retirement, after 11 years in the NFL, would be effective after the 1985 season. 1985, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
San Francisco 49ers receiver Freddie Solomon pulls away from Washington Redskins cornerback Darrell Green for a touchdown during a 1984 playoff game. 1984, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tampa Spartans quarterback Freddie Solomon works as a tutor for Donald Estevez and Rene Franklin at Lanier Elementary School. With them is Solomon's supervisor from UT, Fred Fisher. 1974, STAFF
San Francisco 49ers receiver Freddie Solomon goes up to make a catch against Chicago's Mike Richardson during the NFC Championship Game at Candlestick Park. 1984,TRIBUNE FILES
Freddie Solomon pulls in a touchdown pass for the San Francisco 49ers against the Cincinnati Bengals at Candlestick park during a 1984 game. 1984, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Freshman-to-be Freddie Solomon, center, poses with other University of Tampa recruits before the school year. In 1999, a Columbia, S.C. newspaper named Solomon the state's No. 1 high-school athlete of the 20th century. Solomon originally signed to play for the South Carolina Gamecocks, but couldn't get the test scores. They suggested junior college. Instead, he jumped to the University of Tampa, where his impact was immediate.
1970, STAFF
Freddie Solomon, as a receiver for the Miami Dolphins, catches a pass against the Bucs during Tampa Bay's first home game at Tampa Stadium, a preseason match in 1976. As a quarterback for the Tampa Spartans, Solomon played in the same venue before it was enlarged to accommodate the NFL.
1976, STAFF
