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- Former Heavyweight boxing contender Randall "Tex" Cobb has had 3 highly colorful careers; kickboxer, pro boxer, and movie actor. Born in Bridge City, Texas on May 7, 1950, the 6'3", 225 pound Cobb excelled in high school football and martial arts. Enjoying "extreme" sports to the max, Cobb launched a professional kickboxing career and racked up 9 straight knockout victories.
Realizing the big money was in boxing, he switched sports and launched a professional boxing career. Known for a "cast-iron" chin, a sledge-hammer punch, and a "gift for gab", Cobb quickly established himself as one of the top heavyweight contenders in the world. Cobb's brutal, one-sided beating by heavyweight King Larry Holmes over 15 rounds (although Cobb was reportedly never off his feet) caused world-famous boxing announcer Howard Cosell to "swear-off" boxing for the rest of his life. Cobb took the beating with a grin and a wide smirk. His antics captured the Hollywood's attention and he was cast as Jon Voight's opponent in the remake of The Champ (1979).
Cobb went on to appear in action roles requiring muscles and physical heft in films and television. He later launched a highly successful ring comeback in the early 1990s stretching his winning streak to 20 straight. However, he retired unexpectedly with a 43-7 log with 36 knockouts, never to box again. He continues to act and has been the subject of a highly-controversial Sport's Illustrated article which resulted in numerous law-suits. - Attended Bridge City High School in Texas where his 52-yard field goal is still the school record. Following the 2008 season, was honored by the PFWA with the Halas Award, which goes to the individual in the NFL who overcame the most adversity to succeed during a season. Was named the Buccaneers 2007 Man of the Year and a finalist for the NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award for his work on and off the football field. Was the Buccaneers 2008 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. Married to Melissa, and the couple has seven children. The couple's youngest son, Matthew Tryson, passed away in September of 2008. Attended several events to support the March of Dimes Georgia chapter during the 2010 season. He attended a special Prematurity Town Hall Forum at Zoo Atlanta, Bowling for Babies and an Evening of Excellence, where he and his wife, Melissa, spoke about how the March of Dimes has impacted their lives and the great work that they do to support babies all across the nation. Participated in the Extra Yard partnership program and donated his tickets to the March of Dimes Georgia. Attended a special night at Andretti's Indoor Karting & Games with several children from the Make A Wish Foundation of Georgia/Alabama, bowling for Challenged Child & Friends and Fishing with the Falcons (a special fishing outing on Lake Lanier with wounded military veterans).