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Keith Lovell Cash[1] (born August 7, 1969) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played six seasons in the NFL, one for the Pittsburgh Steelers and five for the Kansas City Chiefs.[2] He played college football as a wide receiver for the Texas Longhorns, catching a total of 56 passes for 921 yards, 11 touchdowns, and had 2 incompletions credited as touchdowns over four seasons. He is best remembered at UT for catching the game-winning touchdown pass on 4th down from Texas quarterback Peter Gardere in a rivalry game against Oklahoma which enabled UT to win the game 14–13 in 1990.

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Early life

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Cash was born in San Antonio, TX. He has a twin brother, Kerry Cash, who played football with him in middle school, high school and at Texas - where he was an All-American tight end - and who also played in the NFL.

Keith and Kerry Cash attended Pease Middle School in San Antonio, where they won the district championship in football, basketball, and track in 1982–1983.

As high school athletes, Keith and Kerry Cash led Oliver Wendell Holmes High School in San Antonio, Texas, to the 5A state semi-finals in football against Houston Yates in 1985 and to the 5A Texas state championship game in basketball in 1987. Keith excelled in track and field as well, winning the district championship in the 200 meters and the high jump in 1987, He was an All-American high jumper in high school and made the All State team.[3]

He was named one of UPI's top 100 high school football prospects in 1987 and, with his brother and teammate Johnny Walker, signed with Texas.[4]

College career

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Cash played college football at the University of Texas at Austin from 1987 to 1990.[5]

Through his first three seasons, Cash was a back-up who saw limited touches, racking up 316 yards on 22 catches. He helped the team to win the 1987 Astro-Bluebonnet Bowl in his freshman year, but the team struggled for the next two seasons.

In his senior year, he helped Texas to win the Southwest Conference Championship and to stay in the National Championship hunt through the whole season culminating in the 1991 Cotton Bowl loss to Miami. He scored a 2-point conversion in an upset victory over Penn State to start the year.[6] Against Oklahoma he had a game-winning touchdown pass to help Texas beat the Sooners 14-13. Against #3 Houston, he had a 154-yard receiving game, including a 64 yard reception, that was the 9th-most single game receiving yards in school history at the time and helping the team to an upset victory.[7] Against Texas A&M he had a critical TD pass at the end of the first half that tied the game in what would eventually be a close 28-27 win.[8] He finished the season in the top 10 in the Southwest Conference for yards per receptions (18.3) and TD Receptions (with 6) and with 605 receiving yards on 33 receptions.

Professional career

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Cash was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 1991 NFL draft with the 188th overall pick, but was released before the start of the season.[9][10]

He signed on to Pittsburgh's practice squad a couple of weeks after being released by the Redskins and in November he was elevated to the roster. He played in five games with them, catching 7 passes for 90 yards, including a touchdown in a 17-10 win over the Bengals.[11][10]

In the offseason, Pittsburgh made Cash a Plan B Free Agent.[10] He signed with the Chiefs a few weeks later, was not claimed by the Steelers, and spent the rest of his career in Kansas City. His best season was in 1995, when he caught 42 passes for 419 yards.

In a 1992 preseason game, the Chiefs played against Kerry Cash's Colts marking the first time identical twins played against each other in an NFL game. On one special teams play they even lined up across from one another. Later they both agreed that Keith had gotten the better of Kerry on that play.[12]

Two of his most memorable NFL receptions were touchdown passes from Joe Montana. One was in Montana's first game against his former team, the San Francisco 49ers. The other was a 7-yard pass which was the Chiefs' first touchdown in a 28–20 divisional round victory over the Houston Oilers at the Astrodome on January 16, 1994. Cash finished the play by firing the football at an image of Oilers defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan's face on a banner hanging beyond the end zone. Holding no grudge against Ryan, he explained, "I saw it as I was crossing the goal line, and it was just impulse. I just let it fly."[13]

He helped the Chiefs make the playoffs 4 years in a row, including 1993-94 when he led the league in playoff receptions. That year he helped the Chiefs win their division and make a run in the playoffs, including a game won off of a punt that Cash blocked, all the way to the AFC Championship game.[3][14] In 1995, he helped the Chiefs win their division again and earn the #1 seed in the AFC, but they were upset by the Colts in their first game. He became a free agent in the offseason after the 1996-97 season.[10]

Later life

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In 1999, Keith and his brother Kerry served as General Managers of the Texas Terminators in the Indoor Professional Football League.[15]

Cash had studied Business Management and Sport Management in college and after leaving football he became financial advisor in Platte County, Missouri.[3]

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Keith Cash is an American former professional football tight end known for his career in the National Football League, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. Born on August 7, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas, he played college football at the University of Texas before being selected in the 1991 NFL Draft. Cash spent his rookie season with the Pittsburgh Steelers before joining the Chiefs, where he played from 1992 to 1996 and established himself as a reliable contributor at the position. Following his retirement from professional football, Cash has remained connected to the organization as a Chiefs Ambassador, where he shares insights from his playing days and engages with the team and its fans. His career spanned six NFL seasons and reflected the role of a traditional tight end during that era of the league.

Early life

Birth and family background

Keith Cash was born on August 7, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas. He has a twin brother, Kerry Cash, also born on August 7, 1969, in San Antonio, Texas, who played tight end in the NFL.

High school years

Keith Cash attended Holmes High School in San Antonio, Texas. He played high school football at Holmes, which provided the foundation for his later recruitment to the University of Texas. Holmes High School, part of the Northside Independent School District, has recognized him among its notable alumni athletes who advanced to professional football.

College career

University of Texas Longhorns

Keith Cash played college football for the University of Texas Longhorns from 1987 to 1990, earning letters each year and appearing in 34 games. He began his career as a tight end in 1987 before transitioning to wide receiver for the 1988 through 1990 seasons. In total, Cash recorded 56 receptions for 921 yards and 13 touchdowns during his time with the Longhorns. His most productive season came in 1990, when he caught 33 passes for 605 yards and 6 touchdowns, averaging 18.3 yards per reception to rank fifth in the Southwest Conference in that category. Cash also played alongside his twin brother Kerry Cash, who lettered at Texas over the same four-year period. Following the conclusion of his college eligibility, Cash was selected in the 1991 NFL Draft.

Professional football career

1991 NFL Draft and Pittsburgh Steelers

Keith Cash was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round (188th overall) of the 1991 NFL Draft. He did not play for the Redskins during the regular season and instead began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1991. In his rookie season with the Steelers, Cash appeared in five games, starting two. He recorded seven receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown while also contributing one punt return for six yards. Cash's stint with Pittsburgh proved short-lived, as he joined the Kansas City Chiefs in 1992.

Kansas City Chiefs tenure (1992–1996)

Keith Cash played for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1992 to 1996, marking the primary portion of his NFL career after a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Steelers. During this five-season tenure, he appeared in 59 regular season games for the team. Cash also participated in 6 postseason games with the Chiefs, contributing to the team's playoff runs in multiple seasons during that period. His time in Kansas City established him as a reliable tight end in the Chiefs' offense, though detailed performance metrics are covered in the career statistics section.

Career statistics

Regular season performance

Keith Cash played in 64 regular season games during his NFL career, starting 34 of them, primarily as a tight end for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1991 and the Kansas City Chiefs from 1992 to 1996. Across those seasons, he recorded 118 receptions for 1,136 receiving yards, averaging 9.6 yards per reception, and scored 10 receiving touchdowns. He also had 2 fumbles over the course of his regular season play. Cash's special teams contributions were limited, consisting of 1 punt return for 6 yards in 1991 and 1 kick return for 36 yards in 1992. Pro-Football-Reference assigns him a career Approximate Value (AV) of 12, with a weighted career AV of 11.

Postseason performance

Keith Cash participated in six postseason games throughout his professional career, all while playing for the Kansas City Chiefs between 1992 and 1996. These appearances came during the Chiefs' consistent playoff pushes under head coach Marty Schottenheimer, including multiple postseason contests in certain seasons. Across his playoff career, Cash accumulated 21 receptions for 266 receiving yards and one touchdown. His most productive postseason performance occurred in the 1993-94 playoffs, where he contributed significantly in receiving totals during the Chiefs' run to the AFC Championship game. These numbers reflect his role as a reliable target in high-pressure elimination games.

Television appearances

NFL broadcasts and specials

Keith Cash's television appearances were confined to his role as an active NFL player, consisting of credits as himself in game broadcasts and league specials rather than scripted or acting roles. He appeared as Self - Kansas City Chiefs Tight End in six episodes of NFL Monday Night Football from 1993 to 1996. He was also credited as Self - Pittsburgh Steelers Tight End or Self - Kansas City Chiefs Tight End in eight episodes of The NFL on NBC from 1991 to 1996, covering games during his tenures with both teams. Additional regular-season broadcasts included three episodes of ESPN's Sunday Night Football from 1992 to 1995 as Self - Kansas City Chiefs Tight End, and two episodes of TNT Sunday Night Football from 1994 to 1996 in the same capacity. Cash further appeared in two notable specials: the 1991 NFL Draft (TV Special), credited as Self - 188th Overall Pick, and the 1993 AFC Championship Game (TV Special, aired 1994) as Self - Kansas City Chiefs Tight End. These credits stemmed directly from his participation in nationally televised NFL events.

Personal life

Family and relatives

Keith Cash was born in San Antonio, Texas. He is the twin brother of Kerry Cash, who also played tight end in the National Football League. The brothers were both standout players at Holmes High School in San Antonio before attending the University of Texas together. No other immediate family members are documented in available sources.

Post-retirement information

Following his NFL career, which concluded after the 1996 season with the Kansas City Chiefs, Keith Cash has remained connected to the organization as a Chiefs Ambassador, where he shares insights from his playing days and engages with the team and its fans. In 1999, Cash and his twin brother Kerry Cash served as general managers of the Texas Terminators in the Indoor Professional Football League. He later transitioned to a career in financial services. As of 2023, Cash works as Vice President and Financial Advisor at Central Investment Advisors, an LPL Financial affiliate, based in Kansas City, Missouri. He is a resident of the Platte County area.
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