Don Looney

Don Looney
Don Looney
Position(s)
End
Jersey #(s)
30
Born September 2, 1916 (1916-09-02) (age 95)
Sulphur Springs, Texas
Career information
Year(s) 19401942
NFL Draft 1940 / Round: 8 / Pick: 63
College Texas Christian University
Professional teams
Career stats
Receptions 75
Receiving yards 952
Touchdowns 7
Stats at NFL.com
Career highlights and awards

John Don Looney (born September 2, 1916) is a former professional American football end in the National Football League. He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas. He played three seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles (1940) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1941–1942). He was the first receiver in NFL history to have over 100 yards receiving in each of his first two games, a feat which was not equaled until the 2008 NFL season by another Eagles wide receiver, DeSean Jackson.[1] As of 2011 he is the 6th oldest living former professional football player.

Personal

His son, Joe Don, also played in the NFL.

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