He was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the University of Utah. Chris is now running a 4.6 forty with a 33 ft vertical jump. I guess that would be my best moment.. I knew the offense even before I got there. He has 10 brothers and sisters with Chris being the youngest. Where Tom Brady didnt qualify and Peyton Manning lost in the wild card round 41-0. It was just tough with injuriesa lot of things have to bounce your way. 792 likes. [1] Utah went on to win the next seven consecutive games. He utilized his athletic abilities as a means of staying away from negative influences. Chris Fuamatu Ma'afala #194 1998 Bowman Chrome In One Click; With Details + Collection + Wishlist ; Buy/Sell; Item Details; Show Historic Prices; Add this item to your collection. Check out the latest pictures, photos and images of Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala. This item is an 8x10 Photograph of Pittsburgh Steeler Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala! In 2004, his seventh and final season in the National Football League, Fuamatu-Ma'afala appeared in only seven games. He also recorded two receptions for 15 yards. "That's why I'm here at the University of Utah. In his final appearance of the season, Fuamatu-Maafala rushed the ball one time for 20 yards. "But all the churches are booked because of Good Friday and Easter.". His lone carry of the season came against the first meeting of the season between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Cincinnati Bengals. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. A 6-foot, 252-pound battering ram of a running back,Chris Fuamatu Maafalawas the backup to iconJerome Bettis, forming a double-trouble earthquake and typhoon tandem at the position, although it was clear The Bus was the top dog. Chris FuamatuMa'afala (pronounced fu.matu mafal born March 4, 1977, in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a former American football fullback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. Oftentimes during anESPNtelecast, infamous hostChris Bermancould often be heard uttering the phrase Hes a bad Maafala which sort of sounds like you know what. In the Steelers loss to the Ravens, Fuamatu-Maafala rushed the ball three times for three yards, and also recorded two receptions for eight yards. He is known for The NFL on CBS (1956), NFL Monday Night Football (1970) and NFL on FOX (1994). In week six against the Miami Dolphins, he carried the ball three times for 11 yards. Its not lost on Fuamatu-Maafala that he came up in a football world made for him in the late 90's and early 2000's. Primary Income source American Football Player (profession). Loved watching bettis, heath and ward on offense man. Chris Fuamatu-Maafala was born in Honolulu on March 4, 1977. Its like all of the guys from the 70s, Fuamatu-Maafala said. More to explore : Topps San Francisco Giants Sports . He attended Princess Ka'iulani Elementary School and Central Intermediate School. "I came back to Utah last summer," said Chris, "because of Coach Graves. I made the decision based on my family and the injuries I was sustaining during my career at Utah. In the week six victory over the New York Jets, he had seven carries for 35 yard, and also recorded two touchdowns for 23 yards. Fuamatu-Ma'afala missed the next eight weeks, returning to play in the season finale against the Ravens. In his first appearance of the season during week threes loss to the Cleveland Browns, Fuamatu-Maafala carried the ball twice for 22 yards, and also recorded two receptions for eight yards. He was diagnosed with leukemia last year, and received a bone marrow transplant from his sister, Leimomi Ma'afala. Now I run a youth sports program on base for military families, Fuamatu-Maafala said. The plan last night was for Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala and his girl to pick up Kimo von Oelhoffen and his wife and go to a restaurant for dinner. Fuamatu-Maafalas gratitude to the Steelers is only matched by his gratitude to the Utes, another place where he says the love and appreciation hes felt in and out of the building cant be matched. Yes, and they've done it in close games at Heinz ever since. [3] In the home opener against the Fresno State Bulldogs, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed the ball 29 times for 169 yards. Nowadays, he is working for the U.S. Army on their bases in Hawaii. He became a much better blocker and missed fewer assignments. and more from FamousFix.com. I like carrying the ball but sometimes I get tired. It was a great opportunity to give back to the kids and the army families on base. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala ([fu.matu mafal]; born March 4, 1977) is an American former professional football player who was a fullback for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). Ma'afala, who passed away Saturday afternoon, was 33. Running back Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala played 7 seasons for the Steelers and Jaguars. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. It is perfect! Chris weighed 185 pounds when in the 9th grade but then added a whopping 65-pounds in the next year. It was clear the best days of it were spent in the Steel City. On September 3, 2003, Fuamatu-Maafala was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars.[13]. $99.99. In 1997, Fuamatu-Ma'afala had somewhat of a down season, due to being hampered most of the season by an injured left ankle, and a strained hamstring. I want to be remembered as a Steeler.. Even coach Mac. He has ranked on the list of those famous people who were born on March 4, 1977.He is one of the Richest American Football Player who was born in United States.He also has a position among the list of Most popular American Football Player. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. In a loss in Cincinnati, Fuamatu-Maafala carried the ball 25 times for 55 yards, and recorded five receptions for 50 yards and one touchdown. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about running back Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala on ESPN. During the win over the Detroit Lions, he had his best game of the season, running the ball 26 times for 126 yards, and recorded two receptions for 53 yards. In 1998, Fuamatu-Maafala played in 12 games for the Steelers. The Patriots signed restricted free agent Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala, giving the team five running backs and no certain starters. . This is a subreddit for the NFL community. Youve got all of these guys all over the place. Chris just shrugged his huge shoulders and told me he's got a little cousin who just threw 52-feet as a 9th grader. Life got a little in the way last season for Fuamatu-Maafala, noting he didnt see as much of Utahs historic Rose Bowl run as would have liked, but hes proud none-the-less of the immense effort it took for the team to get there. Chris is now fully recovered but head coach Ron McBride feels the need to push Chris to even higher levels. He definitely took care of us when we were at the U and Im grateful we got to go there and share our memories with the Utes.. Entdecke 1998 Ultra Next Century Robert Edwards #10NC Rookie RC in groer Auswahl Vergleichen Angebote und Preise Online kaufen bei eBay Kostenlose Lieferung fr viele Artikel! He and his wife, Marleina, reside in Woodsdale with their son Levi and daughter Lanei. During our playing days? He also had 11 receptions for 107 yards. Lets take a look at Chris Fuamatu-Maafala past relationships, ex-girlfriends and previous hookups. On the season, he rushed the ball one time for four yards, and had zero receptions. Do you have a blog? If you like what you see on this site, we now have an ad-free option available for a donation of $25 per year, and you can enjoy the site entirely ad-free! Chris Fuamatu-Maafalas Net Worth: $1-5 Million. Or write about sports? College: Utah. Fuamatu-Ma'afala was released by the Steelers on August 31, 2003. It took me a year to say yes," Fuamatu-Maafala continued with a laugh. Fuamatu-Ma'afala returned to play in the week four win over the Cleveland Browns, carrying the ball five times for 20 yards. When healthy,. "I'd like to be an elementary school teacher and coach little league football." After leaving Pittsburgh in free agency, he signed with Jacksonville where his career fizzled out. You take so much pride as you look at the younger generation and watching Tua [Tagovailoa] and Marcus [Mariota]all of those guys carry the torch. Press J to jump to the feed. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. And in his eyes, his time spent in Jacksonville never happened, because he wants to be known for his time in the black and gold. Pronunciation: \fu-ah-MAH-tu ma-ah-FAH-lah\, PFR HOF Monitor: 2.10 (779th among RB, average HOF RB is 106.95). Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! He is ranked on the list of 17770 popular American Football Player. Absolute beast. 6-1, 221 lbs. 789 likes. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. We are just competitive people, driven people and we bring so much pride when you turn on the T.V. He doesn't particularly like food here on the mainland. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afalas income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. We will update Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible. As an 18-year old true freshman, Chris was named Western Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year. Chris is no exception to the rule that Samoans love their heritage. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I was driving her crazy. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala had 14 carries for 34 yards and scored 1 touchdown in 4 games in the playoffs in his career. Let's check, How Rich is Rick Tu, Noah Shannon Green ! In the week four loss to the Tennessee Titans, he carried the ball four times for 21 yards, and also recorded three receptions for 36 yards. He rushed for only 814 yard on 154 carries and four touchdowns, which was good enough for second best on the team, behind Juan Johnson,[11] and 12th in the WAC. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Position: RB 6-0 , 252lb (183cm, 114kg) Born: March 4 in Honolulu, HI (Age: 45-360d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 45 45 SUMMARY Career G 73 AV 10 Rush 227 Yds 964 Y/A 4.2 TD 8 FantPt 191.5 * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader, Transaction, fine, and suspension data since 2002. In 1999, Fuamatu-Maafala appeared in only nine games. "A lot of kids are hard headed like me. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala last played in 2004. Full body measurements, dress & shoe size will be updated soon. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In his seven games he carried the ball 21 times for 149 yards and one touchdown. In the season opening loss to the Jaguars, Fuamatu-Ma'afala recorded one reception for seven yards. Chris is no exception to the rule that Samoans love their heritage. I was getting too big, too heavy and I needed to keep being motivated. Join our linker program. During week five against the Chargers, Fuamatu-Ma'afala ran the ball six times for 30 yards. During the week nine win over the Cleveland Browns, he carried the ball one time for -1 yard. Fuamatu-Ma'afala had 227 carries for 964 yards and scored 10 touchdowns. He earned the money being a professional American Football Player. In the season finale against the Browns, he recorded 17 carries for 98 yards and one touchdown. I. P.u.i 14 Tin Exponent, Wednesday, Amui 30, 2003. Thank you! We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. Its so awesome when you get back in touch with these guys. I go crazy if Pittsburgh misses the playoffs once, and was agonized during the dual 8-8 seasons in 2012 and 2013, so I cant imagine how Browns fans must feel. Fuamatu-Ma'afala was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. During the season finale against the Oakland Raiders, and the last regular season game of his career, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball once for four yards. So, how much is Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala worth at the age of 45 years old? I feel really light on my feet now that my weight is down to 268 pounds. It was just a good fit for me and again, coach Mac, just his personalityalso we had three other local guys I played with in high school. Keep track of your collection value over time. I think Utah was ranked 8th with my brother Roy and Luther Elliss," Fuamatu-Maafala said recalling the 1994 season that really set everything else in motion to current day Utah football. Chris threw the shot but only as a sophomore where he heaved it 50 feet. As a senior, he rushed for 883 yards on just 93 carries (9.5 yards per car. We knew he was a great guy and he recruited our parents and our parents so believed in Mac. That is until the 2001 season when injuries struck, and Fuamatu Ma'afala had to take on a larger role. Ma'afala, who passed away Saturday afternoon, was 33. He is known for The NFL on CBS (1956), NFL Monday Night Football (1970) and NFL on FOX (1994). avg.). I didnt know much about football back then since I was a child but watching them play some smash mouth football was fucking great. During a week three win over the Buffalo Bills, he carried the ball one time for a 22-yard touchdown, and two receptions for two yards. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is from Hawaii but his parents were from American Samoa some 2,300 miles from Oahu. We had the two-minute drill. In 2002, his last season in Pittsburgh, Fuamatu-Ma'afala played in only eight games. It was also my older brother attending Utah before me. "My mom," said Chris. 90 Chris Fuamatu Ma Photos and Premium High Res Pictures - Getty Images Images Editorial Video Editorial FILTERS CREATIVE EDITORIAL VIDEO 90 Chris Fuamatu Ma Premium High Res Photos Browse 90 chris fuamatu ma stock photos and images available, or start a new search to explore more stock photos and images. Part of what made the ravens/Steelers games so good was we both had essentials the same team build. Its our culture, its in our blood. Olin Kreutz, the All-American center from the University of Washington also featured in this BFS Journal played with Chris at St. Louis High School. Ungraded Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 BGS 9.5 PSA 10 . $39.99 Save $60.00 Size: Men's Small-6XL, Women's Small-XXL, Youth Small-XL. March 4,1977 In the season opening loss to the New England Patriots, Fuamatu-Ma'afala recorded one reception for six yards. like the 1971 hit. Conference TBD. In a week 12 victory over the Minnesota Vikings, Fuamatu-Ma'afala ran the ball 12 times for 74 yards. Led back by quarterbackTommy Maddox, the Steelers iced the game with a three-yard touchdown run by Fuamatu-Maafala with under 54 seconds to go to send the crowd and fans at home into an absolute frenzy. Stitched player name/numbers and pittsburgh steelers team graphics. Fuamatu-Ma'afala missed the season opener against the Carolina Panthers. Fuamatu-Ma'afala did not play until week three, and did not play again after week eight. He played college football for the Utah Utes. In the season finale he ran the ball eight times for 49 yards, and recorded one reception for six yards. In 2000, Fuamatu-Ma'afala played in seven games for the Steelers. His strength is up to a 455 Bench, a 200 Squat, a 328 Power Clean and 345-pound Incline. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala played 73 games over his career. In 2003, Fuamatu-Ma'afala appeared in 13 games for the Jaguars. In his rookie season, he carried the ball seven times for 30 yards and two touchdowns, he also made nine receptions for 84 yards and one touchdown. On the season, he rushed the ball one time for four yards, and had zero receptions. In his seven games he carried the ball 21 times for 149 yards and one touchdown. However, they found themselves in a 17-7 hole at halftime, and a 33-21 one with just over 10 minutes in regulation. The Real Housewives of Atlanta The Bachelor Sister Wives 90 Day Fiance Wife Swap The Amazing Race Australia Married at First Sight The Real Housewives of Dallas My 600-lb Life Last Week Tonight with . Winner pays $6 shipping nationally, $12 internationally! In 2001, Fuamatu-Maafala had the best season of his professional career. I liked what I saw in the spring. That's why I never. They were both All-State at the same time in both their junior and senior years. The camaraderie, you just miss it when football is all said and done, Fuamatu-Maafala said. In 1984, Ma'afala made the Star-Bulletin's all-state football team as a defensive lineman, and was the Oahu Interscholastic Association East lineman of the year. Help us build our profile of Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala! The last time I went home two kids got killed in a gang war right in front of my home. This season, Ill be honest. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. He had an abbreviated on-again, off-again career with the University of Hawaii. We have estimated Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala was born on March 4, 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. In 2016 he was honored by his former organization being named to the Steelers' Legends Series honoring Steeler all-time greats. As competitors, it is only natural to want to hit the ground running, but the reality often is that you need to be patient and wait your turn. In the season finale he played but did not record a stat. I love the Ploynesian people and have spent quite a bit of time enjoying the separate cultures of these delightful people. Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2021-2022. On Popular Bio, He is one of the successful American Football Player. The 1996 season opened with three consecutive road games. It was definitely nerve wracking because it was a big decision, Fuamatu-Maafala said. "I have never had a drink in high school or here at Utah," confided Chris. The foundation was there when he was playing and has only grown and benefited from that little bit of luck you need as well. See what I mean about that Samoan blood. During the Steelers week five win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed the ball seven times for 51 yards and one touchdown. In the season finale against the Browns, he recorded 17 carries for 98 yards and one touchdown. BYU - Hawaii on the north side of Oahu features the Polynesian Cultural Center where people congregate from distances of thousands of miles representing Tahiti, Samoa, Tonga Fiji, Maori and Marqueses. During the week 13 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Fuamatu-Ma'afala rushed the ball once for five yards. Its the next generation. During the week nine win over the Cleveland Browns, he carried the ball one time for -1 yard. Check back often as we will continue to update this page with new relationship details. During the week 11 rematch win over the Titans, he carried the ball one time for one yard. Chris is no exception to the rule that Samoans love their heritage. See As Fuamatu-Maafala reflected on that decision he noted there were a lot of nerves that went into it, but at the end of the day, with his style of play and the injuries that had accumulated he felt it was best to try and get paid. Chris Fuamatu-Maafala (pronounced ; born March 4, 1977, in Honolulu, Hawaii) is a retired American football running back who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. Back to home page Return to top. Fuamatu-Ma'afala is the uncle of Abu Ma'afala, who played at Cal. Everybody says the same when they leave Pittsburgh. He was voted Utah MVP by his teammates and averaged 122.8 yards per game which was the second most in school history for a career average of 95.5 yards per carry. He was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 1998 NF We noticed your adblocker is on. NEW YORK -- The National Football League injury report as provided by the league: Sunday's games 1998 Skybox Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Auto Pittsburgh Steelers (#285153948788) See all feedback. I have often said that about every third house in the Polynesian areas of Oahu has a Division I body. "Chris has always tried to keep himself clean as far as drugs and alcohol. Former St. Louis School all-stater Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala could get the break he's been waiting for on Sunday against Baltimore. In the Steelers week 12 loss to the New York Jets, he carried the ball twice for two yards. She is not dating anyone. Ma'afala graduated from California in 2007 with a degree in American Studies and earned his master's degree in Exercise Physiology from Louisville in 2010. In 2000, Fuamatu-Maafala played in seven games for the Steelers. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 9 (8593rd overall since 1960). Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Steelers #45 Stitched American Football Jersey Customizable Sewn-on Patches Mens Womens Youth. I promised him and I had to keep my promise. Chris FuamatuMaafala - Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala net worth Feb, 2023 Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala net worth 499 Thousand Millions of dollars 75% Net worth score Disclamer: Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala net worth displayed here are calculated based on a combination social factors. Tenari Ma'afala said services are pending. Honolulu is on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. I was very fortunate and came up in a time in the NFL where the big back theory with guys like Jerome Bettis, Eddie George, Jamal Anderson out of the Utes, Fuamatu-Maafala said. Login The little things need to be more important to him. I dont know if there is anything you can measure it by, but its just so awesome you can rely on your brothers for anything. He was selected in the sixth round of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Steelers. Western Samoa and American Samoa have a combined population of about 200,000. It was a great experience.. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala autographed this photograph in black ink and the autograph has been certified as authentic by the experts at PSA/DNA Authentication, its certification number is G54887! Career Stats Game Log Splits. On the season he carried the ball 23 times for 115 yards. Another source of pride for Fuamatu-Maafala is the growth and prominence of the Polynesian culture in all facets of football. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala had 964 receiving yards over his career. Because the minute he touched it, Steelers' fans would immediately shower him with love with their cheer of "Fuuuuuuu." "The fans were unbelievable," said Fuamatu-Ma'afala. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. NFL running back Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is also among his 10 siblings. My best moment was a game when we played Cleveland, he said, according toTeresa VarleyofSteelers.com. During the week 11 rematch win over the Titans, he carried the ball one time for one yard. Roy, Chirs' oldest brother, was a four-year starting offensive lineman for Utah. That year, he ran for 453 yards and 3 touchdowns, with arguably his finest game as a pro coming in week 15 in a 47-14 rout of the Detroit Lions in which he logged 26 carries for 126 yards and caught 2 passes for 53 more yards. Manti [Teo] was carrying it for a while. I was definitely following them when they hit the Rose Bowl and was cheering for them. He was selected in the sixth round (178th overall) of the 1998 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the University of Utah. "My whole life people have always asked me to drink. As grateful as Fuamatu-Maafala is with where he has been and where he is going, it appears everyone hes encountered feels equally the same. Against the Chargers, he carried the ball four times for six yards and one touchdown, he also recorded three receptions for 20 yards. If I needed something today, I know that coach Whitt would have no problem, Fuamatu-Maafala said. She is not dating anyone. inHonolulu,HI, College: He started for the Utes; he started all 4 years from his freshman year. ", Chris laughed, "Maybe I would drink if you could find somebody tough enough to beat up my mom but I don't think so. Do you have a sports website? Even classic if you will. "I remember my rookie year pulling up to Three Rivers Stadium on game day. You are fortunate to get to that level.. In the Polynesian home the parents actually make the decision. There were so many guys who came before us and its all pride. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala, Self: The NFL on CBS. Im very fortunate.. My dad and I went to a game in New Orleans to watch the Steelers and we never have stopped talking about how massive his calves were. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala was born in Honolulu, HI. Let's check, How Rich is Marcu, Justin Jefferson estimated Net Worth, Biography, Age, Height, Dating, Relationship Records, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & many more details have been updated below. We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 4 March. You know the friendships are real when you havent seen each other for years but the conversation picks up right where you left off from. Chris Fuamatu-Maafalas height Unknown & weight Not Available right. On the season, he rushed the ball 120 times, for 453 yards, and three touchdowns. He grew up in the island of Oahu's most notorious housing project known for murders, gangs, and illegal drug activities, Mayor Wrights Housing. (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); Marcus Coker estimated Net Worth, Biography, Age, Height, Dating, Relationship Records, Salary, Income, Cars, Lifestyles & many more details have been updated below. PITTSBURGH STEELERS (8-7) AT SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (1-14): Pittsburgh: OUT: C Dermontti Dawson (hamstring); S Lee Flowers (knee); RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala (foot). He also had 16 receptions for 127 yards and one touchdown. Pittsburgh Steelers 191K subscribers Subscribe 14K views 5 years ago Former Pittsburgh Steelers RB Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala loved every minute he spent in Pittsburgh. He did not lift regularly in high school but did Bench 225 for 10 reps. Chris topped out at 260 pounds for his senior year at St. Louis High School, where he was named Most Valuable Running Back. Arm Length 33". Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala is from Hawaii but his parents were from American Samoa some 2,300 miles from Oahu. During week seven against the Indianapolis Colts, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball two times for 25 yards. He carried the ball 20 times for 69 yards, and one touchdown. "Wow," I exclaimed to Chris, "you could have gone over 60 of you'd stuck with it and lifted properly." Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 6:17AM. Hand Size 8-7/8". Ok. In my neighborhood there are gangs and drugs. I am glad its like that. well, whatever. Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala's net worth His weight had climbed to 295 and Offensive Coordinator, Fred Graves, began calling Chris everyday. He appeared in all 16 games for Pittsburgh. Western Samoa and American Samoa have a combined population of about 200,000. He missed the next game against the Kansas City Chiefs. At 44 years old, Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala height not available right now. This would be followed by Tom Jackson saying "shut your mouth!" In the week 14 win in Baltimore, Fuamatu-Ma'afala carried the ball nine times for 15 yards, and recorded one reception for zero yards. He returned during a week 11 loss to the Tennessee Titans, where he carried the ball three times for 12 yards. You always have to give respect to the guys who came before you, Fuamatu-Maafala said. For me it was about hanging out with the guys, you know what I mean? Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala was born on 4 March, 1977 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, is an Actor. Utah That season was a magical one, as the team captured the AFCCentral Division crown and the AFCs #1 overall seed, before ultimately falling to the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship. Had zero receptions successful American Football Jersey Customizable Sewn-on Patches Mens Womens youth Player ( )... 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