Dave Jennings (American football)

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Dave Jennings
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Born:(1952-06-08)June 8, 1952
New York, New York
Died:June 19, 2013(2013-06-19) (aged 61)
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey
Career information
Position(s)Punter
CollegeSt. Lawrence
Career history
As player
1974–1984New York Giants
1985–1987New York Jets
Career highlights and awards
Career stats

David Tuthill Jennings (June 8, 1952 – June 19, 2013) was an American football punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1974 to 1987. He played for the New York Giants and the New York Jets.[1] He worked as a radio color commentator for Giants games from 2002 until 2007, when he was replaced by former Giants linebacker Carl Banks.[2] He had also worked as a radio commentator for Jets games from 1988 to 2001.[3] Jennings worked as a game analyst alongside WFAN Giants announcers Bob Papa and Dick Lynch.[2][4] In addition to his booth work, Jennings was a part of the Giants pre and post game shows,[2] covering player interviews from the locker room.[5] Jennings, who had Parkinson's disease,[6] left broadcasting altogether following the 2008 season.[7]

Jennings went to the 1978, 1979, 1980, and 1982 Pro Bowl games.[1] He played college football and graduated from St. Lawrence University.[6][8] As a high school student, he did not play football.[9]

Jennings died following a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease on June 19, 2013, eleven days after his 61st birthday.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "Dave Jennings". Pro Football Reference. Archived from the original on December 16, 2010. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c Raissman, Bob (September 6, 2007). "Banks enters radio booth". Daily News. New York. Archived from the original on September 10, 2007. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  3. ^ Vacchiano, Ralph (June 20, 2013). "Dave Jennings, former All-Pro punter for the NY Giants, dead at 61". Daily News. New York. Archived from the original on June 23, 2013. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  4. ^ "Pro Football; Jennings Joins Giants in Booth". The New York Times. July 27, 2002. Archived from the original on May 27, 2015. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  5. ^ "The MikeFrancesa.com Mike's On & WFAN Message Board Forum". www.mikefrancesa.com. Retrieved April 24, 2018.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Raissman, Bob (June 19, 2005). "His Secret Pain. After 10 years, Jennings reveals battle with Parkinson's". Daily News. New York. Retrieved November 9, 2010.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Former Giants, Jets Punter And Broadcaster Dave Jennings Dies At 61". CBS New York. CBS. June 29, 2013. Retrieved August 28, 2018.
  8. ^ Grimsley, Will (February 17, 1979). "Gridders Make Like Oarsmen". The Press-Courier. Oxnard. p. 13. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
  9. ^ "Giant Punter Beacon Guest". The Evening News. Newburgh. December 4, 1975. p. 2D. Retrieved November 9, 2010.
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