Red Cashion - NFL
Began officiating in Texas High Schools in 1952
during his senior year at Texas A&M University. For 21 years
officiated Junior High, B Team, High School and College football.
Conferences included Southland, Lone Star and Southwest.
Joined the NFL (National Football League) as a
Line Judge and four years later was designated a Referee. Somewhere
along the way developed his famous "First Dowwnnnn" call.
Referee of Super Bowl XX (Chicago Bears vs. New
England Patriots) and Super Bowl XXX (Dallas Cowboys vs. Pittsburg
Steelers). Retired as an active official from the NFL after 25 years
following his final playoff game between Jacksonville Jaguars vs.
Denver Broncos in Denver on January 4, 1997.
During his 25 years on the field with the NFL, in
addition to his Super Bowls, he officiated 18 playoff games, a Pro
Bowl and 500
professional games.
1997 - 2007 NFL administrative position as Trainer
for NFL Referees.
1999 Inductee into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame.
Lives in College Station with his wife, Marie.
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