447:. While playing for the Cardinals, he was the subject of a feature which aired on CBS Sports' pregame show, The NFL Today. The segment, "The Barber of St. Louis", discussed how he enjoyed cutting hair and provided barber service to some of his teammates and coaches. It used instrumental music from "The Barber of Seville" in the background.
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