Tim Kearse
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York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | October 24, 1959 York, Pennsylvania, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 186 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | William Penn (York) | ||||||
| College: | San Jose State | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1983: 11th round, 303rd pick | ||||||
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Timothy Allynn Kearse (born October 24, 1959) is an American former professional football player and coach. He played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Kearse played college football for the San Jose Spartans, leading all of NCAA Division I-A in receptions in 1981. He was selected in the 11th round of the 1983 NFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. Kearse began his pro football career in the Canadian Football League (CFL) with the BC Lions and Saskatchewan Roughriders before making his National Football League (NFL) debut in 1987 with the Indianapolis Colts and concluding his playing career in 1988 with the Roughriders. Afterwards, Kearse coached Canadian football at the high school, semi-pro, and CFL levels in various stints from 1991 to 2011.
Born and raised in York, Pennsylvania, Kearse graduated from William Penn Senior High School.[1][2] At San Jose State University, he played on the Spartans varsity team from 1980 to 1982 and helped San Jose State win the Pacific Coast Athletic Association title in 1981. In three varsity seasons, Kearse had 152 catches for 2,188 yards and 16 touchdowns.[3] Kearse was an honorable mention All-American in 1981 and 1982.[4]