Derrick Gainer (American football)
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| Position: | Running back | ||
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| Born: | August 15, 1966 Plant City, Florida, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Plant City (FL) | ||
| College: | Florida A&M | ||
| NFL draft: | 1989 / Round: 8 / Pick: 205 | ||
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Derrick Luther Gainer (born August 15, 1966) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Raiders, and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Florida A&M University. He won two Super Bowls back-to-back with Dallas over the Buffalo Bills.
Early years
Gainer attended Plant City High School. He received All-conference recognition as a senior running back. He accepted a football scholarship from Florida A&M University.
He suffered a knee injury during his sophomore season and had arthroscopic knee surgery.[1] As a junior, he posted 235 rushing yards.[citation needed]
As a senior, he led the team with 126 carries for 627 rushing yards and 9 rushing touchdowns. He also led the
Professional career
Los Angeles Raiders
Gainer was
Cleveland Browns
On December 13,
Los Angeles Raiders (second stint)
In February 1992, he was signed as a free agent by the Los Angeles Raiders. On September 2, he was cut to make room for quarterback Vince Evans.[7] He was later re-signed, making the team over Napoleon McCallum, only to be released once again on September 16, to make room for linebacker Tom Benson.[8]
Dallas Cowboys
On October 15,
After Curvin Richards was released for fumbling in the last regular season game against the Chicago Bears, Gainer was also used to backup Emmitt Smith during the playoff run to Super Bowl XXVII. In the playoff 34–10 win against the Philadelphia Eagles, he entered the fourth quarter, rushing for 29 yards and scored the last touchdown.[10] He had 2 carries for one yard in relief of Smith during the Super Bowl.
In
Los Angeles Raiders (third stint)
On August 28, 1994, Gainer was released by the Los Angeles Raiders.[12]
References
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- ^ "Famu's Riley: 'We Are A Good Team'". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Eight players are cut, including veteran running back Vance Mueller". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Allen Activated". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Browns ink free agents, Gainer, Florence". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Gainer Learns About NFL Job Security". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Gainer Is Trimmed From the Roster". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Headliners". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "Team retains veteran center, loses one fullback and obtains another". Retrieved August 7, 2020.
- ^ "NFL Transactions". Retrieved August 7, 2020.