Austin Denney
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| Position: | Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born: | January 2, 1944 Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | January 20, 2009 (aged 65) Knoxville, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Donelson (TN) | ||||||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1966 / Round: 11 / Pick: 160 | ||||||||
| AFL draft: | 1966 / Round: Red Shirt 2 / Pick: 14 (by the New York Jets) | ||||||||
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Austin Cheek Denney Jr. (January 2, 1944 – January 20, 2009) was an American football tight end in the National Football League for the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.
Early years
Denney attended Donelson High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and baseball. He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee.
As a junior, he was moved from
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Denney was selected by the
Chicago Bears
In 1967, Denney became a starter at tight end for the Chicago Bears. His best season was 1968, when he registered 23 receptions for 247 yards and two touchdowns.[5] He was released on September 1, 1970.
Buffalo Bills
On September 2, 1970, he was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills.[6] He was named the starter at tight end, making 14 receptions for 201 yards.[7] He was released on September 15, 1971.
Personal life
On January 20, 2009, he died from an undisclosed illness.[8]
References
- ^ "Vols Mourn Loss of Former All-America Tight End Denney". University of Tennessee Athletics. January 22, 2009. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "1966 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "1966 AFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "Talented Toe Could Give Bears Title". Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Austin Denney 1968 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "Baker Cut By Philadelphia". Retrieved February 19, 2019.
- ^ "Austin Denney 1970 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 6, 2024.
- ^ "Former Vol Tight End Austin Denney Passes Away". Chattanoogan.com. January 22, 2009. Retrieved February 19, 2019.