- John Fuqua
NFL player
DateOfBirth=September 12 ,1946
Birthplace=Detroit, Michigan
DateofDeath=
Position=Running back
College=Morgan State
DraftedYear=1969
DraftedRound=11 / Pick 273
Stats=Y
DatabaseFootball=FUQUAJOH01
PFR=FuquJo00
years=1969
1970-1976
teams=New York Giants Pittsburgh Steelers
ProBowls=John William "Frenchy" Fuqua (born
September 12 1946 inDetroit, Michigan ) is a former professionalAmerican football running back in the NFL from 1969 to 1976. Fuqua was originally drafted out ofMorgan State University by theNew York Giants in the 11th round of the1969 NFL Draft .The next season, Fuqua was traded to the
Pittsburgh Steelers . It was while with the Steelers that Fuqua would become part of NFL history as the intended target forTerry Bradshaw 's pass that resulted in theImmaculate Reception .Fuqua nicknamed himself "The French Count". He is remembered for being one of the flashiest dressers in the NFL, and would occasionally appear in public wearing platform shoes that contained live
goldfish in the see-through heel.Over the course of his career, Fuqua played in 100 games, rushing for 3031 yards and scoring 24 touchdowns. His best season was in 1970, his first with the Steelers, when he rushed for 691 yards and seven scores. In this season, he set for a then Steelers single-game rushing record of 218 yards against the Philadelphia Eagles. This was later surpassed in 2006 by Willie Parker when he gained 223 yards against the Cleveland Browns.
Teammate
Franco Harris had his fanclub "Franco's Italian Army", and Fuqua had "Frenchy's Foreign Legion".In celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Immaculate Reception, Fuqua has created a candy bar, [http://frenchyfuqua.com/ "The Immaculate Confection"]
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