Sports and Torts: Miss November Gia Marie

Gia Marie is Playboy\'s Miss November 2014, and she’s a throwback to the Playmates of the 1970\'s. So they decided to do a retro-style shoot in the same mansion where they filmed The Big Lebowski. She tells Elliott all about it.



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Sports and Torts: Everson Walls

Walls went undrafted, but was signed by his hometown Dallas Cowboys, and made an immediate impact, leading the league in interceptions with 11 during his rookie season. During his 14 seasons, he was a four-time Pro Bowl selection, and also played for the Browns, and the Giants, where he won a Super Bowl.

Gia Marie

Miss November 2014 Gia Marie is used to having immaculate hair and make-up. That’s because this Playmate of the Month also works professionally as a stylist. Gia has designed hair and makeup for a number of ads, magazine shoots and music videos. Some of her most famous clients include The Black Keys, Britney Spears and R. Kelly.



Gia was born in Calabasas, California, which is located in suburban western Los Angeles County. While growing up she and her friends often snuck into a neighbor’s garage to steal copies of Playboy. (Note from our circulation department: please always buy your Playboy.)



When Gia began modeling professionally, she longed to appear in the pages of the magazine she admired as a kid. She hooked up with Playboy through Instagram, eventually becoming Playmate of the Month. In addition to Playboy Gia has appeared in a number of other modeling shoots, most notably as part of Sports Illustrated’s 50th Anniversary spread.

Gia Marie on Twitter

Everson Walls

Everson Walls became a starter at Berkner High School where he played football for one year (his senior year) and led the division in interceptions. After graduating high school in 1977, and due to his impressive record on the field, Walls was offered, and accepted, a football scholarship to Grambling State, where he excelled in all positions. Walls gives credit to Coach Eddie Robinson for helping him mature as a human being. Among Walls list of accomplishments while at Grambling State, he was selected for the Kodak 1AA All-American team; the Black College All-American team; and during his college senior year, he led the nation in interceptions.



At the end of his college career, Walls attended the Cowboy’s training camp as a free agent. He made the squad in 1981 and donned the “blue-starred” #24 jersey. His eight years with the Cowboys is filled with accolades and accomplishments. In his rookie year, he broke the single season record with 11 interceptions. He was named to the Pro Bowl team in 1981, 1982, 1983 and 1985. In 1981, 1982 and 1985 he led the NFL in interceptions. In 1986, he was the youngest player named to the Cowboys 25th Year Anniversary Team, and in 1987 he was named Cowboy’s Man of the Year.



In 1990, Walls continued his career with the New York Giants, where he was the leading pass defender with six interceptions on the Giants’ Super Bowl Team. In 1992, he signed and started with the Cleveland Browns.



After retiring from football in 1993, Walls was named to the All Time Cowboy’s Team. He was appointed to the NFL’s All Decade Team for the 1980’s, and in 1998, he was elected to the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame.



Walls exhibits star power off the field as well. He serves as a TV personality and commentator for various national sports talk shows and is involved in real estate development. Giving back to the community that supported him is very important to Walls, as he donates his time to various charitable organizations and events.



Walls is a dedicated husband, married to Shreill Walls and is a devoted father of two; Cameron Collins Walls and Charis Shreill Walls. The family attends Hamilton Park First Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas, and resides in the Dallas area.

Everson\'s Website