Earl Denny
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El Paso, Texas, U.S.
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| Position | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born | July 21, 1945 El Paso, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Golden City (Golden City, Missouri) | ||||||||
| College | Missouri (1963–1966) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1967: 3rd round, 61st overall pick | ||||||||
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Earl Livingston Denny (born July 21, 1945) is an American former professional football running back who played two seasons with the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Missouri Tigers and was selected by the Vikings in the third round of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft.
Earl Livingston Denny was born on July 21, 1945, in El Paso, Texas.[1] He attended Golden City High School in Golden City, Missouri.[1]
College career
Denny was a member of the Missouri Tigers of the University of Missouri from 1963 to 1966.[1] He rushed 80 times for 297 yards in 1964 while catching ten passes for 222 yards and one touchdown.[2] In 1965, he recorded 36 carries for 109 yards, and ten receptions for 152 yards and two touchdowns.[2] As a senior in 1966, Denny totaled 15 rushing attempts for 20 yards and one touchdown, and 11 catches for 276 yards and one touchdown.[2] He also participated in track for the Tigers.[3][4]