He gained recognition at the collegiate level as a kicker at Youngstown State University.
That season he led the NFL in field goals kicked (30) was named NFC Rookie of the Year and voted Co-MVP of the Eagles by his teammates.
He spent his final years in the NFL with the New York Giants (1988) and Atlanta Falcons (1989), respectively.
After ending his career as a professional football player, McFadden returned to Youngstown, where he served as director of athletic development from 1993 to 2002 and Chief Development Officer from 2002 to 2011 at Youngstown State University.
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