Donte Gamble
| No. 15 | |
| Date of birth | July 14, 1978 |
|---|---|
| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | DB |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Weight | 165 lb (75 kg) |
| US college | San Diego State |
| High school | Compton (CA) Centennial |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2002 | Calgary Stampeders* |
| 2002 | Peoria Pirates |
| 2002 | Ottawa Renegades |
| 2004 | Sioux City Bandits |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Donte Kavon Gamble (born July 14, 1978) is a former
El Camino Junior College before transferring to San Diego State University. He attended Centennial High School in Compton, California. Gamble was also a member of the Calgary Stampeders, Peoria Pirates and Sioux City Bandits. He appeared on Michael Irvin
's reality show 4th and Long.
Early years
Gamble was a two-year
punt returner. He led the league in punt-return yardage and won the team's big hitter award. Gamble also lettered in basketball for the Apaches.[1]
College career
Gamble was a two-year starter for the
El Camino Junior College Warriors. He twice garnered first team all-Mission Conference recognition as a corner and punt returner. He also earned coaches first-team all-state honors his sophomore year.[1]
Gamble transferred to play for the San Diego State Aztecs from 2000 to 2001.[2] He played in nine games, starting six, in 2000 before being slowed down due to a knee injury. He recorded 28 total tackles, two interceptions, six pass break-ups and two forced fumbles during the 2000 season.[1] Gamble played in eleven games in 2001, accumulating 29 kick returns and 27 punt returns.[2]
Professional career
Gamble spent the 2002 off-season with the
af2 in 2002.[4] He played in eight games for the Ottawa Renegades of the CFL during the 2002 season.[5] Gamble was signed by the Sioux City Bandits of the National Indoor Football League on March 22, 2004 and played for the team during the 2004 season.[6][7] He has also played in the LCFL.[8][9] He was the sixth cut on Michael Irvin
's reality show 4th and Long.
Personal life
Gamble has worked with mentally challenged adults in helping them feel comfortable being a part of the workforce. He has also coached youth football.[8]
References
- ^ a b c "Donte Gamble". goaztecs.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ a b "Donte Gamble". sports-reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ "Saturday's Sports Transactions". mrt.com. Associated Press. June 15, 2002. Retrieved September 29, 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Peoria vs. Louisville". usatoday.com. July 20, 2002. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ "2002 Ottawa Renegades". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ "Sioux City Bandits Announce Four More Player Signings as Team Prepares for Season Opener". oursportscentral.com. March 22, 2004. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ "Tri-City Diesel outscores Bandits, 68-44". scbandits.com. May 2, 2004. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ a b "Donte Gamble". getitdonesports.com. September 17, 2013. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 29, 2015.
- ^ "2013 LCFL Team Statistics Through Week 11". hostedsports.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.