McNown had recognized his devotion to American football. Therefore, this deep interest for this sport offered him a strength and willpower to get trained in the football all the way through his high school, as well as college days to develop his fitness and dexterity. None of the other students, who played football with him, could display the ability of breaking records in nearly every vital passing category. He was specially selected to play for NFL (National Football League).
Chicago Bears specially selected Cade McNown to play at its quarterback in the 1999 National Football League Draft. The highlight of this game was that he played very superbly in the offensive line supporting his team. He proved his excellence and professionalism on the fields and played, just like he always played in his college.
The affiliation between Bears and McNown lasted for 2 seasons as he joined the Miami Dolphins and later decided to play for San Francisco 49ers in the following years. Due to his exceptional display at the NFL, he was honored by the faculty of UCLA. He was introduced to UCLA’s athletic hall of fame.
The history regarding the university’s collegiate sports is very colorful and long, which is prided by the Universities of California and Los Angeles. Cade McNown is among the many student sportsperson of UCLA, who had acquired for his school many accolades and awards in sports, especially in football. To commemorate the accomplishments of their students, even after they leave the college, UCLA established the hall of fame.
In 1983, along with the launching of the J.D. Morgan Athletic Center, the concept of ‘hall of fame’ was considered. It nominated 25 members, who represented the UCLA’s athletic history. Each year, approximately eight UCLA coaches, sportsperson and administrators get added to this coveted list of Hall of Fame. In 2009, Cade McNown was introduced for his significant exhibition in football.
Visitors can also get a chance to view at the history of the universities athletic team, which showcases the past highlights and victories. All the trophies won by UCLA in the past years are displayed along with the names of everyone that were introduced in the hall of fame.
In this way UCLA has immortalized several of their graduates, who have been part of the landmarks in the university’s athletic history. He is very well-recognized as jersey number 8 of National Football League.
