Steve Haworth (American football)
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Manila, Philippines
Durant, Oklahoma, U.S.
| No. 30 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | September 19, 1961 Manila, Philippines |
| Died | December 8, 1998 (aged 37) Durant, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 189 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Durant (OK) |
| College | Oklahoma (1979–1982) |
| NFL draft | 1983: 6th round, 142nd overall pick |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Steve Haworth (September 19, 1961 – December 8, 1998) was a Filipino-born American professional football defensive back. He played college football for the Oklahoma Sooners from 1979 to 1982. After college, he was selected by the Houston Oilers in the sixth round of the 1983 NFL draft, but did not make the team. He joined the Atlanta Falcons midway through the 1983 season and played with them through 1984.
Haworth was born on September 19, 1961, in Manila, the Philippines.[1] He later moved to the U.S., attending Durant High School in Oklahoma where he played football.[1][2] A defensive back and split end, he helped Durant to a runner-up finish at the 2A state championships as a senior in 1978.[2] That year, Haworth recorded 59 unassisted tackles, six interceptions and five forced fumbles on defense, along with 11 receptions for 300 yards on offense.[2] He was named all-state for his performance.[2] He was ranked the top defensive back in the state and signed to play college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.[3]
College career
After being a backup as a freshman in 1979, Haworth succeeded Darrol Ray as starting safety for the Sooners in 1980, posting two interceptions and a fumble recovery in the season opener.[4] He helped the 1980 Oklahoma team to a record of 10–2, the Big Eight Conference championship and a victory in the 1981 Orange Bowl.[5] In addition to playing at safety, Haworth also saw time at cornerback.[6] He suffered from injuries in his last two seasons, missing half of the 1981 season due to a groin pull and three games in 1982 from a neck injury.[7] The 1981 Sooners compiled a record of 7–4–1 and won the Sun Bowl, while the 1982 Sooners went 8–4 and lost in the Fiesta Bowl.[8][9]
