Margene Adkins
| Born: | April 30, 1947 Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | WR |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| College | Henderson County JC |
| High school | Kirkpatrick (TX) |
| NFL draft | 1970, Round: 2, Pick: 49 |
| Drafted by | Dallas Cowboys |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1967–1969 | Ottawa Rough Riders |
| 1970–1971 | Dallas Cowboys |
| 1972 | New Orleans Saints |
| 1973–1974 | New York Jets |
| 1975 | Chicago Winds |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| CFL All-Star | 1969 |
| CFL East All-Star | 1967, 1969 |
| Career stats | |
| Games played | 35 |
| Kick returns | 84 |
| Kick return yards | 1,784 |
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Margene Adkins (born April 30, 1947) is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys, New Orleans Saints and New York Jets. He also was a member of the Ottawa Rough Riders in the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Chicago Winds in the World Football League (WFL). He played college football at Henderson County Junior College.
Early years
Margene Adkins attended Kirkpatrick High School, where he practiced
Professional career
Ottawa Rough Riders (CFL)
While still a
He was part of both Ottawa's Grey Cup winning teams in 1968 and 1969, catching an important 70-yard TD pass in the 1968 game when the Rough Riders defeated the Calgary Stampeders 24–21. Because he signed his original contract as a 19-year-old minor, he played out his option. He played three years, registering 47, 32 and 56 receptions, while averaging 10 touchdowns per season.
Dallas Cowboys
Adkins was selected by the
In
In 1972, he asked the Cowboys to trade him, so he was sent to the New Orleans Saints in exchange for second round draft choice (#39-John Babinecz).
New Orleans Saints
In 1972, he was acquired after he impressed the New Orleans Saints during a 1971 preseason game, where he had 3 receptions for 138 yards and 2 touchdowns. He led the NFL in both kickoff returns with 1,020 yards and a 23.7 average, even though he played through an ankle injury.
On June 5,
New York Jets
Injuries also hampered his 1973 season with the New York Jets. He started 5 games, posting 6 receptions for 109 yards. After he injured his knee during the 1974 offseason, Adkins was placed on injured reserve and eventually released before the start of the 1975 season.[3]
Chicago Winds (WFL)
In 1975, he joined the Chicago Winds of the World Football League, catching 12 passes for 130 and one touchdown. The Winds folded before the season ended, finishing 1–4. Adkins was selected by the San Antonio Wings in the Chicago Winds dispersal draft, but he didn't play for the team.
Personal life
Adkins worked as a firefighter for Lockheed Martin in his hometown of Fort Worth, Texas.
References
- ^ "Margene rides Dallas bonus train". Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ "New Orleans, Jets stage 3-man trade". Retrieved April 5, 2020.
- ^ "Margene gets special meeting". Retrieved April 5, 2020.