Tommy Duniven

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Tommy Duniven
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1954-05-20) May 20, 1954 (age 67)
Pampa, Texas
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:McLean
(McLean, Texas)
College:Texas Tech
NFL Draft:1977 / Round: 6 / Pick: 160
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Player stats at PFR

James Thomas Duniven (born May 20, 1954) is a former quarterback in the National Football League. He played college football at Texas Tech.

Early life and high school[]

Duniven was born in Pampa, Texas and grew up in McLean, Texas. He attended McLean High School, where he earned 13 varsity letters.[1]

College career[]

Duniven played college football at Texas Tech University and was a member of the Red Raiders for five seasons, redshirting his freshman year.[2] He became the team's starter at quarterback as a redshirt sophomore and led the team in passing with 552 yards and was named the National Back of the Week by the Associated Press after passing for three touchdowns in a 26–3 upset win over Texas. His season was cut short by a back injury.[3][4] As a junior, Duniven was the Red Raiders leading passer with 72 of 125 passes completed for 1,038 yards with five touchdown passes and six interceptions.[5] As a senior Duniven suffered a season-ending knee injury against Texas A&M.[6][7]

Professional career[]

Duniven was selected in the sixth round of the 1977 NFL Draft by the Cincinnati Bengals.[8] He was waived by the Bengals at the end of training camp and was later signed by the Houston Oilers.[9] Duniven played in a single game for the Oilers during the 1977 season.[10] Duniven was released by the Oilers at the end of training camp the following season.[11]

References[]

  1. ^ "Wogs open season here tonight" (PDF). The Daily Skiff. September 28, 1972. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  2. ^ "SCOUTING REPORTS". Sports Illustrated. September 9, 1974. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  3. ^ Keith, Larry (October 7, 1974). "DARRELL HAS AN UPSETTING EXPERIENCE, TOO". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  4. ^ "In both backfields Raiders experienced". The Daily O'Collegian. September 13, 1975. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  5. ^ Boyles, Bob; Guido, Paul (August 4, 2008). The USA TODAY College Football Encyclopedia 2008-2009: A Comprehensive Modern Reference to America's Most Colorful Sport, 1953-Present. Skyhorse. p. 909. ISBN 9781602393318. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  6. ^ Reid, Ron (November 8, 1977). "A REAL LULU IN LUBBOCK". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  7. ^ "Texas Tech Turns Back The Aggies". The New York Times. Associated Press. October 10, 1976. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  8. ^ "Pro Transactions". The New York Times. June 2, 1977. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  9. ^ "Pro Transactions". The New York Times. September 14, 1977. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  10. ^ Werner, Barry (March 4, 2020). "What is the Cincinnati Bengals' NFL Draft history at quarterback?". Touchdown Wire. USA Today. p. 4. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
  11. ^ "Plunkett Free". The Washington Post. August 30, 1978. Retrieved May 30, 2020.
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