Gene Snitsky

Gene Snitsky, born Eugene Alan Snisky on January 14, 1970, is an American professional wrestler and actor. He gained recognition in the wrestling industry under the ring name Gene Snitsky during his time with World Wrestling Entertainment. Prior to his wrestling career, Snitsky played college football at the University of Missouri and was part of the pre-season roster for the Birmingham Barracudas of the Canadian Football League in 1995. He attended Panther Valley High School where he played football as a punter and was named All-State during his senior year. Snitsky signed a full scholarship with the University of Missouri, where he played under offensive lineman coach Andy Reid, who would later become the Kansas City Chiefs Head Coach. Following his college career, Snitsky pursued professional football and signed with the San Diego Chargers, but a shoulder injury ended his football aspirations.