Ernest Pastell Givins, Jr. (born September 3, 1964 in St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, Florida

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), was a former professional American football

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 player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 2nd round of the 1986 NFL Draft

1986 NFL Draft

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. A 5'9", 175 lbs. wide receiver

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 from the University of Louisville

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, Givins played in 10 NFL seasons from 1986-1995. A two-time Pro Bowl

Pro Bowl

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 selection in 1990 and 1992, he played most of his career with the Oilers, catching passes from quarterback Warren Moon

Warren Moon

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, along with receivers Curtis Duncan

Curtis Duncan

Curtis Everett Duncan , is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 10th round of the 1987 NFL Draft.A 5'11", 184-lb...

, Haywood Jeffires

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 and Drew Hill

Drew Hill

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 in the Oilers run and shoot offense. Givins was best known for his touchdown celebration dance known as the "electric slide." He is very active in St. Petersburg's football community. He also serves as Head Coach

Head coach

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 of St. Petersburg, Florida's Semi-Pro football the St. Pete Sharks of the SSFL(Suncoast Semi-pro Football League). Givins is currently the offensive coordinator

Offensive coordinator

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 for Boca Ciega High School

Boca Ciega High School

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's football

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team. He now works at Bay Point Middle School in his hometown, St. Petersburg as a Campus Monitor.