Don Patterson (defensive back)

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Don Patterson (born October 31, 1957) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for two seasons with the Detroit Lions and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.[1]

PositionCornerback
Born (1957-10-31) October 31, 1957 (age 68)
Gray, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
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Don Patterson
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PositionCornerback
Personal information
Born (1957-10-31) October 31, 1957 (age 68)
Gray, Georgia, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
High schoolJones County (Gray)
CollegeGeorgia Tech
NFL draft1979: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played5
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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His sons, Eric Patterson and Corey Patterson are both former Major League Baseball outfielders. Eric played for the Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and the San Diego Padres. Corey played for the Cubs, Baltimore Orioles, Cincinnati Reds, Washington Nationals, Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

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