Danny Pierce (American football)

Danny Pierce
No. 19
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born (1948-01-17) January 17, 1948 (age 78)
Laurel, Mississippi, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
CollegeMississippi St.
Memphis
NFL draft1970: 5th round, 121st overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts5
Rushing yards6
Receptions1
Receiving yards6
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Daniel Pierce (born January 17, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Memphis Tigers. He was selected in the fifth round of the 1970 NFL draft.[1]

Pierce appeared in two games during the 1970 NFL season, carrying five times for six yards and catching one pass for six yards.[2]

Pierce was a quarterback for Memphis State.[3]

References

  1. ^ Palmer, Pete; Pullis, Ken; Lahman, Sean; Silverman, Matthew; Gillette, Gary. The ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia: First Edition, p. 1410. ESPN Books, 2006. ISBN 978-1-4027-4216-3.
  2. ^ Palmer et al., p. 541.
  3. ^ "Pierce, Dan - Quarterback" (PDF). University of Memphis. 1969. p. 24.[permanent dead link]