- Don Looney
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Don Looney Position(s)
EndJersey #(s)
30Born September 2, 1916
Sulphur Springs, TexasCareer information Year(s) 1940–1942 NFL Draft 1940 / Round: 8 / Pick: 63 College Texas Christian University Professional teams - Philadelphia Eagles (1940)
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1941-1942)
Career stats Receptions 75 Receiving yards 952 Touchdowns 7 Stats at NFL.com Career highlights and awards - 1× Pro Bowl selection (1940)
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.
References
- ^ "Eagles WR Jackson celebrates prematurely". Yahoo! Sports. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=txeaglesjackson&prov=st&type=lgns. Retrieved 2009-04-01.
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