28-727: Cortez may refer to: Places [ edit ] United States [ edit ] Cortez, California , an unincorporated community in Merced County Cortez, Colorado , a city and county seat of Montezuma County Cortez, Florida , a census-designated place Cortez, Nevada , ghost town Cortez, Pennsylvania , an unincorporated community Elsewhere [ edit ] Sea of Cortez or Gulf of California, in Mexico Other uses [ edit ] Cortez , an 1823 play by James Planché Cortez Motor Home ,
56-571: A 29-yard field goal in a 13–10 loss against the Seattle Seahawks. On October 24, he was released and replaced with rookie Shaun Suisham . Cortez made 12-of-16 field goals and was 3-of-6 on attempts longer than 40 yards. On October 25, 2005, he was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles to handle kickoffs while David Akers recovered from an injury. He was released on November 22. On November 25, 2005, he signed with
84-462: A Class-A motor coach made in the U.S. from 1963 to 1979 Agnelli & Nelson or Cortez, trance music duo Cortez, a character from The Longest Journey and Dreamfall Cortez the Killer , a song by Neil Young Nike Cortez , a type of running shoe from Nike People [ edit ] Surname [ edit ] Adrian T. Cortez (1978–2016), American trans woman and performer with
112-790: A character from the American thriller television series Mr. Robot See also [ edit ] Cortes (disambiguation) Cortes (surname) Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Cortez . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cortez&oldid=1247689062 " Categories : Disambiguation pages Place name disambiguation pages Disambiguation pages with given-name-holder lists Disambiguation pages with surname-holder lists Hidden categories: Short description
140-612: A family economy. It was normative for all members of a family, including children would work on the farm. Jos%C3%A9 Cortez José Antonio Cortez (born May 27, 1975) is a Salvadoran former professional football placekicker . He played for 10 National Football League (NFL) teams, as well as short stints in NFL Europe , the XFL , and the Arena Football League (AFL). His longest stints were two season stints with
168-413: A junior, he was named the starter at placekicker and received honorable-mention All-Pac-10 honors, after converting 11-of-19 field goal attempts (57.9%), with a long of 45 yards. As a senior, he made 17-of-26 field goals (65.4%). Against California, he connected three field goals longer than 50 yards (50, 52, 55). He finished his college career after making 28-of-47 field goal attempts (62.2%). Cortez
196-638: A prominent leader in the Japanese American community, he formed three new colonies: Yamato Colony in Livingston in 1907, Cressey in 1918, and Cortez in 1919. When Cortez was founded in 1919, another piece (in a long history) of anti-Japanese legislation had been passed in the United States. The Alien Land Act of 1913 prevented all ‘aliens illegible for citizenship’ from owning land or leasing property for more than three years. This act
224-489: A somewhat of a successful businessman and began his personal mission to aid other fellow Japanese in settling in the United States. In 1899 his news paper entitled Nichibei Shimbun became the most prominent Japanese newspaper. The paper took on issues such as restrictions on Japanese immigration and education discrimination. Abiko’s paper not only helped publicize issues important to Japanese Americans, but it also created ties among newly formed Japanese communities. As Abiko became
252-514: A streak of 13 field goals made at the start of the season. His problems began in the eighth game against the Oakland Raiders , missing a 27-yard field goal at the end of regulation, although the 49ers were able to win 23–20 in overtime, with Cortez redeeming himself with a 23-yard game-winning field goal. However, he would end up missing four field goal attempts in his last three games and was 50 percent (three of six) from 40 yards or more. In
280-668: Is Erwin Sutodihardjo (born 1983), Indonesian actor and model Fernando Cortez (born 1981), American basketball player Gregorio Cortez (1875–1916), Mexican folk hero Hernán Cortés (1485–1547), the Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec Empire Heidi Cortez (born 1981), American actress, model and writer Jayne Cortez (1934–2012), American poet Jenny Cortez [ id ] , born name
308-1571: Is Nurjaenih (born 1986), Indonesian actress, model and disc jockey Jhay Cortez (born 1993), Puerto Rican singer and rapper Joana Cortez (born 1979), Brazilian tennis player Jody Cortez (born c. 1960), American drummer Joe Cortez (born 1945), Puerto Rican boxing referee Jorge Cortez (born 1972), Panamanian baseball player José Cortez (born 1975), American football player José Luis Cortez (born 1979), Ecuadorian footballer Lucía Cortez Llorca (born 2000), Spanish tennis player Luís Cortez (born 1994), Portuguese footballer Manuel Cortez (born 1979), German–Portuguese actor Mike Cortez (born 1980), American basketball player Page Cortez (born 1961), American politician Paul E. Cortez , American soldier and war criminal Philip Cortez (born 1978), American politician Rafael Cortez (born 1976), Brazilian journalist, actor and comedian Raul Cortez (1932–2006), Brazilian actor Ricardo Cortez (1899–1977), American silent film actor Stanley Cortez (1908–1997), American cinematographer Viorica Cortez (born 1935), Romanian-born French mezzo-soprano Given name [ edit ] Cortez Allen (born 1988), American football cornerback Cortez Belle (born 1983), English footballer Cortez Broughton (born 1996), American football player Cortez Gray (1916–1996), American basketball player Cortez Groves (born 1978), American professional basketball player Cortez Hankton (born 1981), American football player Cortez Jordan (1921–1982),
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#1732765074615336-545: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Cortez, California Cortez is an unincorporated community in Merced County , California . It is located on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad 11.5 miles (19 km) northwest of Atwater , at an elevation of 141 feet (43 m). Some of California's early agricultural colonies owe their birth to
364-644: The TimeSplitters video game series Ian Cortez, a Cuban intelligence agent working for the Colombian Cartel in the novel/film Clear and Present Danger Henry Cortez, a character in the Millennium series of novels by Stieg Larsson Hotel Cortez, the setting of American Horror Story: Hotel Juni and Carmen Cortez, main protagonists in the Spy Kids franchise Olivia Cortez ,
392-753: The San Francisco 49ers and Minnesota Vikings . He played college football at Oregon State University . He is the first Salvadoran to play in the NFL. Cortez arrived in the United States with his mother and younger sister at the age of 15, without any legal documents, to get away from the civil war ravaging his natal country. He reunited with his father and older sister, who were already living in Van Nuys, California . He did not speak any English, when he first began attending Van Nuys High School . He
420-625: The Giants, where he had two kickoffs and did not attempt any field goals. He was released on December 22. In February 2000, he was signed by the San Diego Chargers and allocated to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europe . Due to a rule requiring national players to kick short field goals, Cortez shared duties with Dutch soccer player Silvio Diliberto . He made 5-of-7 field goal attempts between 40 and 49 yards and tied for
448-605: The San Francisco 49ers, to replace an injured Joe Nedney (groin). He was cut on December 6. On December 21, 2005, he was signed by the Indianapolis Colts to handle the kickoffs for the rest of the season and allow Mike Vanderjagt to focus on only kicking field goals. On March 14, 2006, he was re-signed by the Colts. He was released on April 3. * XFL rules prohibited extra-point kicks. After retiring from
476-756: The Xtreme having a 7–3 record and winning the XFL Championship. Cortez also led the league in scoring with 20 field goals and earned Most Valuable Player honors in the title game, after kicking four field goals. In 2001, Cortez's success in the XFL earned him a starting spot with the San Francisco 49ers , who signed him on April 26. He began the season by making 11 straight field goal attempts. He missed seven of his last 14 field goal attempts, including five that were blocked. He finished with 18-of-25 field goals (72%) and 47-of-47 extra points (100%). In 2002, he had
504-524: The idealism of Abiko Kyutaro . Born in Niigata Prefecture Japan in 1865, he was raised by his grandfather in less than favorable economic conditions. At seventeen he moved to Tokyo with hopes jumping on a ship to America, but he ended up working there for a few years instead. During this time he became devout Christian and then came to America as a student in 1885, like several other initial Japanese immigrants. A decade later, Abiko became
532-652: The league lead for most field goals made (9). He returned to the Chargers and was released before the start of the season on August 27. In 2000, he was selected by the Los Angeles Xtreme with the 304th pick in the 2000 XFL Draft, reuniting with head coach Al Luginbill , who coached him with the Admirals. Although he missed 3 of his first 5 field goal attempts, he went on to make 13 of his next 14. Cortez, along with quarterback Tommy Maddox , contributed to
560-590: The season with the team, making 5-of-8 field goals (62.5%) and 9-of-9 extra points (100%). In 2003, he was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs . He was cut on August 25. On October 17, 2003, he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings . On October 28, 2003, he was cut by the Vikings. In 2003, he was re-signed by the Vikings and kicked in the last two games of the season. On November 10, 2004, he
588-715: The stage name Brittany CoxXx Alberto Cortez (1940–2019), Argentine singer and songwriter Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (born 1989), American politician and educator Amado Cortez (1928–2003), Filipino actor and diplomat Antawn Cortez Jamison (born 1976), American basketball player Bella Cortez (born 1944), Cuban actress and dancer Carlos Cortez (1923–2005), American poet, artist and political activist Chris Cortez (born 1988), American soccer player Dave "Baby" Cortez (born 1938), American pop music and R&B musician Edgar Cortez (born 1989), Nicaraguan runner Erwin Cortez [ id ] , born name
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#1732765074615616-476: The tenth game against the San Diego Chargers , he missed a 41-yard field goal attempt in overtime, costing the 49ers a 17–20 loss. On November 26, he was cut after the game. He converted 18-of-24 field goal attempts (75%) in 10 games and was perfect on 25 extra-point attempts. On December 2, 2002, he was signed by the Washington Redskins to replace kicker James Tuthill . He remained the rest of
644-444: The third game against the San Francisco 49ers , when the struggling long snapper Jon Condo made an errant snap on an extra point attempt, which affected Cortez's timing and hooked the ball to the left side of the goal posts. While Cortez started mouthing off towards Condo, future hall of famer Larry Allen shoved his face mask and shifted his helmet towards the side. The Cowboys were still able to win 34–31. On October 23, he missed
672-567: Was a Test cricket umpire from the West Indies between 1953 and 1974 Cortez Kennedy (1968–2017), American football player Cortez Ratima (born 2001), New Zealand professional rugby union player Cortez Stubbs (born 1988), American football player Cortez Te Pou (born 2001), New Zealand rugby league footballer Fictional [ edit ] Fabian Cortez , a Marvel Comics supervillain Sergeant Cortez, protagonist of
700-582: Was a direct attempt to prevent Japanese farmers from owning land and therefore accumulating wealth in their names. Options for social mobility became limited. The farmers of the Abiko colonies were fortunate compared to many other Japanese; they were farm owners in addition to being farm laborers. In order to circumvent this law, many Japanese out their farm’s land in the name of their Nisei American born children. Families were able to turn barren uncultivated land into thriving farms through hard work ethic and by running
728-581: Was re-signed by the Vikings. He appeared in a total of 10 games in 2 seasons with the Vikings and only handled kickoffs. On August 7, 2005, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to compete with Billy Cundiff for the starting job. He would end up making the team. On October 15, Cortez contributed to a 16–13 victory against the New York Giants by hitting a 45-yard field goal in overtime. He is mostly remembered by Cowboys fans for what happened in
756-560: Was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Cleveland Browns after the 1999 NFL draft , on April 23. He was waived after four preseason games on September 3. On September 14, he was signed by the San Diego Chargers . He was released on November 30. On December 15, 1999, he was signed to the practice squad of the New York Giants . On December 17, he was promoted to the active roster. He played in one game with
784-494: Was the goalkeeper of the soccer squad for two years, before trying out for the football team as a senior. Cortez enrolled at Los Angeles Valley College , where he was both the kicker and punter . As a freshman in 1995, he contributed to the team winning the Community College Championship. He transferred after his sophomore season to Oregon State University , where he was a two-year letterman . As
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