Dave Hathcock
American football player (born 1943)
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David Gary Hathcock (born July 20, 1943) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL).
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Hathcock in 1966 | |||||
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| Position | Defensive back | ||||
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| Born | July 20, 1943 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Kingsbury (Memphis) | ||||
| College | Memphis (1965) | ||||
| NFL draft | 1966 (17th round, 258th overall pick) | ||||
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Biography
David Gary Hathcock was a student at Kingsbury High School.[1] He attended Memphis State University, gaining entrance, in 1961, on the university's first track and field scholarship, specializing in hurdles and jumping events.[2][1] Needing to stay an extra year at the college, after the end of his scholarship, he switched to playing college football as a linebacker for the Memphis Tigers.[2]
Hathcock was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 17th round (258th overall) of the 1966 NFL draft.[3] With the Packers, he was on the champion team of Super Bowl I.[1][4] However, he only played one season with the Packers as a reserve defensive back, and was traded to the New York Giants in 1967.[3][5] He played for the Giants, until 1969.[6]
After his sporting career he taught and couched in Nashville, Tennessee. In the year 2000 he was inducted into the Memphis Tigers Hall of Fame.[1] As of 2015, he had retired.[3]
