Anthony Young (American football)
American football player (born 1963)
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Anthony Ricardo Young (born October 8, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League (NFL). The 5'11" and 187 pound defensive back was a third round selection by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1985 NFL draft out of Temple University.[1] He would play in 14 games for the Colts (starting 12) in 1985 recording 1 interception and 1 fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. In 1986, Young was the Colts selection for the Ed Block Courage Award.[2] In 2005, Anthony Young was inducted in the Temple University Athletic Hall of Fame.[3]
PositionSafety
BornOctober 8, 1963
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Columbia, South Carolina, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight187 lb (85 kg)
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| Position | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born | October 8, 1963 Columbia, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Pemberton Township (Pemberton Township, New Jersey) | ||||||||
| College | Temple | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1985: 3rd round, 61st overall pick | ||||||||
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Young retired after the 1986 season due to a neck injury.[4]
