Nicky John Savoie is a former American football

American football

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 tight end

Tight end

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 who has a one year career in the National Football League

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After going to high school at South LaFourche (LA), Savoie attended Gulf Coast Community College

Gulf Coast Community College

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 and Louisiana State University

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. Savoie made his professional debut in the NFL in 1997 with the New Orleans Saints. He played for the New Orleans Saints for his entire 1 year career.

Savoie finished his career with one reception for 14 yards.

He is the only player in the history of Lafourche Parish

Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

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to play for the hometown high school, LSU and the Saints.

Sources

• http://armchairgm.wikia.com/Nicky_Savoie
• http://www.nfl.com/players/nickysavoie/profile?id=SAV650964