Derrick James Mason (born January 17, 1974 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American football player. January 17 is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Nickname: Motor City; Motown, D-Town, The D, The Renaissance City, Detroit Rock City, The Rock City, The 313 Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (Latin for, We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes) Location in Wayne County, Michigan Coordinates: Country State County United States Michigan Wayne... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ...

He is a wide receiver who as of 2005 plays for the Baltimore Ravens, and went to Michigan State. Mason started his career with the Oilers/Titans after being drafted in the 4th round (98th pick overall) in 1997. He has averaged around 86 receptions, 1150 yards and a bit more than 7 touchdowns over the last 4 years. He ranked 2nd in the NFL in receptions in 2004 (with 96) and 5th in receiving yards in the NFL 2003 season (with 1,303 yards). The wide receiver (WR) position in American and Canadian football is the pass-catching specialist. ... City Baltimore, Maryland Team colors Purple, Black, and Gold Head Coach Brian Billick Owner Steve Bisciotti General manager Ozzie Newsome Mascot Edgar, Allan, and Poe League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1996-present) American Football Conference (1996-present) AFC Central (1996-2001) AFC North (2002-present) Team history Baltimore Ravens... Michigan State University is a university in East Lansing, Michigan near the state capital of Lansing. ...

In addition to his receiving duties, Mason has been frequently used to return kickoffs and punts. In the 1999 season, Mason gained 1,030 yards returning punts and kickoffs, assisting the Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV where he returned 5 kickoffs for 122 yards and caught 2 passes for 18 yards in Tennessee's 23-16 loss. He also returned a kickoff 80 yards for a touchdown in the Titans 33-14 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC title game. In the 2000 season, he led the NFL in punt return yards (662) while also catching 63 passes for 895 yards and returning 41 kickoffs for 1,132 yards (an NFL leading 27 yards per return average), giving him 2,659 combined receiving and special teams yards, an NFL record for highest total of all-purpose yards in a single season. Date January 30, 2000 Stadium Georgia Dome City Atlanta, Georgia MVP Kurt Warner, Quarterback Favorite Rams by 7 National anthem Faith Hill Coin toss Super Bowl IV participants: Bud Grant, Lamar Hunt, Bobby Bell, Paul Krause, Willie Lanier, Alan Page, and Jan Stenerud Referee Bob McElwee Halftime show Phil Collins... City Jacksonville, north carolinna Other nicknames The Jags Team colors Teal, Black, and Gold Head Coach Jack Del Rio Owner Wayne Weaver General manager James Harris Mascot Jaxson de Ville League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1995-present) American Football Conference (1995-present) AFC Central (1995-2001) AFC South (2002...

Mason was selected to the Pro Bowl in 2000 and 2003. Tackle during 2006 Pro Bowl in Hawaii A top cheerleader from each team takes part in the 2006 Pro Bowl in Hawaii The Pro Bowl is the National Football Leagues all-star game. ...

He is currently a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens which is a coincidence because so is former quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, Steve McNair.

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He is currently a wide receiver for the Baltimore Ravens which is a coincidence because so is former quarterback for the Tennessee Titans, Steve McNair.