Tampa Bay's Samuels reaches milestone
Published on June 14, 2008 under Arena Football League (1987-2008) (AFL I) News Release
NEW YORK - Tampa Bay Storm WR/LB LAWRENCE SAMUELS caught a six-yard pass from QB BRETT DIETZ with 5:02 remaining in the first quarter to become the first player in AFL history to record 1,000 career receptions.
Saumels now stands seven receptions shy of passing CFL all-time leader TERRY VAUGHN to move into fifth place for most receptions in professional football history.
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