- Stump Mitchell
Infobox NFL PlayerCoach
Name=Stump Mitchell
|DateOfBirth=Birth date and age|1959|3|15|mf=y
Birthplace=Kingsland, Georgia
DateofDeath=
Position=Running back
Running back coach
College=The Citadel
DraftedYear=1981
DraftedRound=9 / Pick 226
Stats=y
DatabaseFootball=MITCHSTU01
coach=yes
coachingyears=1991
1999-2007
2008-"Present"
coachingteams=San Antonio Riders (WLAF)Seattle Seahawks "RB"Washington Redskins "AHC/RB"
player=yes
years=1981-1989
teams=St. Louis/Phoenix CardinalsLyvonia "Stump" Albert Mitchell (born
March 15 ,1959 inKingsland, Georgia ), was a former professionalAmerican football player who was selected by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 9th round of the1981 NFL Draft . A 5'9", 188 lbs.running back fromThe Citadel , Mitchell played his entire NFL career with the Cardinals from 1981-1989. His best year as a pro was during the 1985 season when he rushed for 1,006 yards and 7 touchdowns.Mitchell is a member of
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.Mitchell is currently the Assistant Head Coach/Running Backs Coach for the
Washington Redskins . He was the head football coach atMorgan State University from 1996 to 1998, compiling a record of 8-24. He then served as the Running Backs Coach for theSeattle Seahawks from 1999-2007. His nickname originated from the fact that he is missing part of his ring finger on his right hand, due to a birth defect.
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