Amp Lee Biography
Anthonia Wayne "Amp" Lee (born October 1, 1971) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles, earning first-team All-American honors in 1991. After his playing career, he was a running back coach in NFL Europe and the United Football League.
Playing career
Lee was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the second round of the 1992 NFL Draft. A 5'11", 200-lb. running back from Florida State University, Lee played in nine NFL seasons from 1992 to 2000. His best year as a professional came during the 1995 season as a member of the Minnesota Vikings when he caught 71 receptions. In 1997, Lee was named team MVP for the St. Louis Rams. He was a part of the Rams' Super Bowl *IV winning team.
Lee caught Joe Montana's final touchdown p* for the 49ers in 1992.
Coaching career
Lee was the running backs coach for the Las Vegas Locomotives of the United Football League during their existence from 2009 to 2012.
Personal life
Lee is the father of current Phoenix Suns guard Saben Lee.