Faith and Football
Edwin Mulitalo

Edwin Mulitalo is a Super Bowl XXXV champion guard who is a powerful run-blocker and is technically sound. Mulitalo was originally drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the fourth round (129th) of the 1999 NFL Draft. Midway through his rookie season, he stepped into the starting left guard position due to injuries and remained there for the duration of his career in Baltimore, playing in 106 regular season games (102 starts) as well as seven postseason games (seven starts), including Super Bowl XXXV. He has also played for the Detroit Lions (2007-2008) and is currently an NFL free agent.

Mulitalo played his last two college years at the University of Arizona. Before that he was at Rick's College in Rexburg, Idaho (now BYU-Idaho). Mulitalo attended Jefferson High School (Daly City, CA) and was a letterman in football, wrestling, along with Track and Field. The likeable lineman was Student of the Year in 1991-92, and student body president and chairman of the Student Board of Trustees. Mulitalo graduated in 1992.

One of Mulitalo’s greatest off-the-field accomplishments was the establishment of Big Ed’s Band Foundation and his work to provide instruments to city children and schools. The foundation is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of instrumental music by providing instruments, repair and other musical support to schools. During his time in Baltimore, Mulitalo hosted several instrument drives throughout the year, collecting new and used instruments and financial donations. One example of his work was his hosting of a Luau in September 2003 to benefit Big Ed’s Band Foundation and VH1 matched dollar for dollar all funds raised as part of its “Save the Music” campaign. Ed was able to award grants to several schools in the Baltimore area.

  • Paul Laurence Dunbar
  • Samuel L. Banks
  • Frederick Douglass
  • Baltimore Polytech
  • Western Sr. High
  • Benjamin Franklin
  • Northeast Middle
  • Hamilton Elementary
  • Violetville Elementary/Middle
  • Hampstead Hill
  • North Bend Elementary

For his efforts in the Baltimore city music programs, Ed received an award from the Baltimore City Public Schools in December 2004.

Mulitalo, who is of Polynesian decent, looked up to other Polynesian players in the NFL, such as Jesse Sapolu, Junior Seau, Vai Sikahema. He also enjoyed watching former 49ers Joe Montana and Matt Millen. Edwin enjoys breeding and selling racehorses as his father is a retired blacksmith. Mulitalo collects classic cars and loves being in the Motor City. He owns 1965 and 1971 Impalas and 1973 and 1975 Caprice Classic convertibles. After football, he would like to put his degree (Special Education) to use and teach high school social studies, and possibly get involved in coaching. Edwin and his wife, Laura, are the parents of 2 girls and a boy, To'alima, (3/10/00), Faaletupu Eva, (2/7/03) and Milo (10/17/05).

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