Terry Crews

publication date: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 (part of Round XLIV)

clue: football came before family for this father figure

explanation: Crews played in the NFL for six years before launching an acting career. Among many roles, he is known for playing the head of the family in Everybody Hates Chris, Are We There Yet?, and The Family Crews. more…

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Chris Lemler, Samir Mehta, Justin Woods, Richard Slominsky, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, and Sarah Kyle

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