Don Blackmon
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Position: | Linebacker |
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Born: | Pompano Beach, Florida, U.S. | March 14, 1958
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College: | Tulsa |
NFL draft: | 1981 / Round: 4 / Pick: 102 |
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Donald Kirk Blackmon (born March 14, 1958) is an American former professional
United Football League
(UFL).
Playing career
Blackmon was selected by the
1981 NFL Draft. A 6'3". 235 lbs. linebacker from the University of Tulsa, Blackmon played his entire NFL career for the Patriots. He started 72 of 89 games[1]
and recorded 541 tackles, 30.5 sacks, and five interceptions before being forced to retire after a neck injury in a game against the Raiders in 1987. He was on the Patriots AFC title team in 1986. Blackmon was a three time all-conference selection at Tulsa and has been named to the school's Hall of Fame.
References
External links
- Tulsa Golden Hurricane alumni bio Archived 2011-07-22 at the Wayback Machine