 Hathcock in 1966[1] | |||||
| No. 45, 46 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born | (1943-07-20)July 20, 1943 (age 82) Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school | Kingsbury | ||||
| College | Memphis | ||||
| NFL draft | 1966: 17th round, 258th overall pick | ||||
| Career history | |||||
| (1966) | Green Bay Packers | ||||
| (1967) | New York Giants | ||||
| Awards and highlights | |||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||
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David Gary Hathcock (born July 20, 1943) is an American former professionalfootball player who was adefensive back in theNational Football League (NFL).
David Gary Hathcock was a student atKingsbury High School.[2] He attendedMemphis State University, gaining entrance, in 1961, on the university's firsttrack and fieldscholarship, specializing in hurdles and jumping events.[1][2] Needing to stay an extra year at the college, after the end of his scholarship, he switched to playingcollege football as alinebacker for theMemphis Tigers.[1]
Hathcock was selected by theGreen Bay Packers in the 17th round (258th overall) of the1966 NFL draft.[3] With the Packers, he was on the champion team ofSuper Bowl I.[2][4] However, he only played one season with the Packers as a reserve defensive back, and was traded to theNew York Giants in 1967.[3][5] He played for the Giants, until 1969.[6]
After his sporting career he taught and couched inNashville, Tennessee. In the year 2000 he was inducted into the Memphis Tigers Hall of Fame.[2] As of 2015, he had retired.[3]
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