Gene Killian

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Gene Killian
No. 60
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1952-09-22) September 22, 1952 (age 69)
Tampa, Florida
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school:Brandon (FL)
College:Tennessee
NFL Draft:1974 / Round: 16 / Pick: 413
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played:7
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Lowell Eugene Killian (born September 22, 1952) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.

Early years[]

Killian attended Brandon High School, where he practiced football and track.

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee.[1] As a junior, he was named a starter at offensive tackle.

As a senior, he was the starter at left tackle, before being lost for the season with a knee injury he suffered in the fourth game against the University of Kansas.[2] He was replaced with Paul Johnson who was moved from center.

In track, he competed in the shot put.

Professional career[]

Dallas Cowboys[]

Killian was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 16th round (413th overall) of the 1974 NFL Draft.[3] He was a backup offensive guard. He was considered to be a very good athlete, in the season finale against the Oakland Raiders, he tackled linebacker Phil Villapiano from behind, after he returned a Cowboys fumble 27 yards. He was waived on August 13, 1975.[4]

San Diego Chargers[]

On August 13, 1975, he was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers.[5] On August 19, he was released after failing his physical examination.[6]

New Orleans Saints[]

In 1976, he was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints. He was released on September 7.[7]

References[]

  1. ^ "Vols Jersey Countdown #60". Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  2. ^ "Tennessee Changes Forced by Injuries". Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  3. ^ "Dallas". Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  4. ^ "Dallas Cowboys". Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  5. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  6. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  7. ^ "Transactions". Retrieved February 16, 2019.
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