Donnie Davis (American football end)
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| Position: | Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Wheatley (Houston, Texas) | ||
| College: | Southern | ||
| NFL draft: | 1962 / Round: 6 / Pick: 74 | ||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||
Donnie Ray Davis (September 18, 1940 – January 19, 2004) was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. He also was a member of the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Southern University.
Early years
Davis attended Wheatley High School, where he practiced track and field, playing organized football only as a senior.
He accepted a
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Davis was selected by the
.Grand Rapids Blazers (UFL)
In 1964, he played with the
Green Bay Packers
In 1965, he was signed by the Green Bay Packers. He was tried at defensive back and was released on August 29.[4]
Montreal Alouettes
On September 8, 1965, he signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.[5] In 1967, he was the team's leading receiver with 31 catches for 656 yards and a 21.2-yard per catch average. On August 25, 1969, he was cut with a broken wrist.
Houston Oilers
In 1970, he was signed as a free agent by the Houston Oilers. He appeared in 14 games as a backup tight end. He was released on September 9, 1971.
Houston Texans / Shreveport Steamer
In
Personal life
On January 19, 2004, he died after a lengthy battle with cancer.
References
- ^ "1962 NFL Draft". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Sporting Scene". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Blazers Win In UFL Tilt 20-15". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 19, 2023.
- ^ "New Alouette". Retrieved February 19, 2023.