found: African American National Biography, accessed February 24, 2015, via Oxford African American Studies Center database:(McNair, Steve; Air McNair; football player; born 14 February 1973 in Mount Olive, Mississippi, United States; BA in Recreation from Alcorn State University in Lorman, Mississippi; was named All-American, won the Walter Payton Award, and finished third in Heisman Trophy voting; was taken in the third round of the NFL draft by the Houston Oilers (1995); set a franchise record for fewest interceptions and led the team in rushing touchdowns, the third highest for any quarterback in NFL history (1997); signed with the Titans a million dollar contract (2001); led the Titans into the playoffs (2002); finished campaign with best numbers of storied career quarterback, with a league-leading rating and was named league MVP (2003); died 04 July 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States)
