Role American football player Weight: 248 lb (112 kg) Height 1.93 m | College: Texas Positions Wide receiver Name Keith Cash | |
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Date of birth: (1969-08-07) August 7, 1969 (age 46) High school: San Antonio (TX) Holmes NFL draft: 1991 / Round: 7 / Pick: 188 Education University of Texas at Austin | ||
Place of birth: San Antonio, Texas | ||
Keith Lovell Cash (born August 7, 1969) is a former professional American football tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons in the NFL, one for the Pittsburgh Steelers and five for the Kansas City Chiefs. As a collegian, Keith played wide receiver at the University of Texas. Keith is best remembered at UT for catching the game-winning touchdown pass on 4th down from Texas quarterback Peter Gardere in a rivalry game against Oklahoma which enabled UT to win the game 14-13 in 1990. Keith's most memorable NFL receptions include catching a touchdown pass from Joe Montana in Montana's first game against his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, and catching a touchdown pass from Montana in the Chiefs' 28-20 playoff victory over the Houston Oilers in 1993.
Personal life
Keith's twin brother, Kerry Cash, played tight end with him at Texas. Both twin brothers played tight end in the NFL for six seasons.
As high school athletes, Keith and Kerry Cash led Holmes High School in San Antonio, Texas to the 5A state semi-finals in football against Houston Yates in 1985 and to the 5A Texas state championship game in basketball in 1987. Keith excelled in track and field as well, winning the district championship in the 200 meters and the high jump in 1987.
Keith and Kerry Cash attended Pease Middle School in San Antonio where they won the district championship in football, basketball, and track in 1982-1983.