John Douglas (linebacker)

Not to be confused with John Douglas (defensive back).

John Douglas

No. 51
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1945-09-06) September 6, 1945
Place of birth:	Columbia, Maryland
Height:
Weight:
Career information
High school:	Columbia (MO) Hickman
College:	Missouri
NFL draft:	1968 / Round: 4 / Pick: 97
Career history
Dallas Cowboys (1970)* New York Giants (1970–1973) The Hawaiians (1974)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Honorable-mention All-Big Eight (1966) All-Big Eight (1967)
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR

John Louis Douglas (born September 6, 1945) is a former American football linebacker who played four seasons with the New York Giants of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Missouri and attended Hickman High School in Columbia, Missouri. Douglas was also a member of The Hawaiians of the World Football League.

Early years

Douglas attended the University of Missouri, where he received All-Big Eight honors in 1967, while playing linebacker.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Douglas was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (97th overall) of the 1968 NFL Draft. His rookie season was interrupted when he was called up by the Army Reserve. After serving two years of military service in the Vietnam War (where he was wounded), he returned for training camp in 1970 and was waived on September 14.

New York Giants

He was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants and played mostly on special teams. In 1971, he was named the starter at strong-side linebacker. The next year he returned to a reserve role. In 1973, he started 10 games.

The Hawaiians

In 1974, he signed with the Hawaiians of the World Football League.

External links

• Just Sports Stats