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Don King (defensive back)

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Don E King Jr
No. 17, 32
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1964-02-10) February 10, 1964 (age 60)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Justin F. Kimball (Dallas, Texas)
College:Southern Methodist
Undrafted:1986
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Don Erwin King Jr. (born February 10, 1964) is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League (NFL).

Early life

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King Jr. was born on February 10, 1964, in Dallas, Texas, to Don King Sr. and Judy King.[citation needed] He attended and played quarterback at Justin F. Kimball High School in Dallas, Texas.[citation needed]

College career

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King was a four-year letterman at Southern Methodist University and a two-year starter, where he earned All-Southwest Conference[1] and Honorable Mention All-American Honors as a quarterback.[citation needed]

Professional career

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King went undrafted in the 1986 NFL draft, but later signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in 1986.[citation needed] He then signed with the Green Bay Packers during the 1987 NFL season, where he played in one game against the Detroit Lions.[2][3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "All-SWC team". New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung (clipping). Associated Press. December 2, 1984. p. 30BB. Retrieved July 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ "Lions capture field-goal duel in OT". The Philadelphia Inquirer (clipping). Associated Press. October 12, 1987. p. 5-C. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Don King". pro-football-reference.com. Archived from the original on October 14, 2022. Retrieved July 5, 2023.