Pro Career
In 1976, Cross was selected in the second-round of the NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers; his 13-year career included six All-Pro selections, three Pro Bowl selections and three Super Bowl championships (SB XVI, XIX + XXIII). Cross' last game as a player was Super Bowl XXIII in 1989. Randy played center from 1976–78 then guard from 1979–87 before finishing his career in San Francisco at center in 1988. Upon his retirement after Super Bowl XXIII, Randy joined the Miller Lite All Star's cast making a series of popular commercials for the brewing giant.
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