After playing football at OSU, Blair was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1986. His NFL career was cut short after five years due to a knee surgery. 

He has served as the Senior Pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Edmond since 2001. 

Photo Credit:  paulkblair.com

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