Marty Domres
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Martin Francis Domres (1973 first-round pick (25th overall–Johnny Rodgers) on August 7, 1972.[2][3] He replaced Johnny Unitas as the starting quarterback beginning in Week 6 of the 1972 campaign after John Sandusky succeeded Don McCafferty as head coach and was ordered by general manager Joe Thomas to bench the veterans in favor of the younger players.[4][5] Domres played in nine professional football seasons from 1969 to 1977 for four teams.
See also
References
- ^ Marty Domres interview with Stan "The Fan" Charles and Brett Hollander, Inside PressBox, Sunday, December 6, 2009. Retrieved October 13, 2020
- ^ "Colts Get Domres in Chargers' Trade," The Associated Press (AP), Monday, August 7, 1972. Retrieved October 28, 2020
- ^ 1972 NFL Draft Pick Transactions, February 1 (Rounds 1–7) & 2 (Rounds 8–17) – Pro Sports Transactions. Retrieved October 28, 2020
- ^ Wallace, William N. "About Pro Football: Colts Endorse Their Ex-Coach," The New York Times, Wednesday, October 18, 1972.. Retrieved October 28, 2020
- ^ Anderson, Dave. "Jets Pleased With Colts’ Plan Of Benching Unitas for Domres," The New York Times, Monday, October 23, 1972.. Retrieved October 28, 2020
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- Marty Domres (statistics & history) – Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- Marty Domres (profile) – Syracuse Hall of Fame.
- Marty Domres (profile) – Columbia University Athletics.
- Klingaman, Mike. "Catching Up With...Former Colt Marty Domres," The Toy Department (The Baltimore Sun sports blog), Tuesday, July 28, 2009.
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