Doug Dennison

Quick Facts

Full Name	Doug Dennison
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	Dec 18, 1951(1951-12-18)
Age	73
Birthplace	Lancaster
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Doug Dennison Biography

Doug Dennison is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 18, 1951 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States.

He began playing football as a junior and was a two-way starter at safety and running back. In 1973, he was leading the division in rushing, when he suffered a left knee injury in the fifth game of the season and was lost for the year. He received second team All-PSAC honors, after finishing the year with 587 rushing yards on 149 carries and 13 receptions for 128 yards.

Dennison was signed as an undrafted free agent in 1974 by the Dallas Cowboys, after not being selected because of his knee injury. The NFL players held a strike from July until August, which helped him get an extended look in training camp and eventually become the first NFL player from Kutztown State. As a rookie, he was a contributor in special teams and established himself as the team’s short-yardage specialist, registering 4 touchdowns.

Doug Dennison Net Worth

Doug Dennison is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Doug Dennison 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

William Douglas Dennison (born December 18, 1951) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Cleveland Browns. He also was a member of the Chicago Blitz and Arizona Wranglers of the United States Football League. He played college football at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Doug Dennison height 6 ft 1 in Earnest weight 92 kg & body measurements will update soon.

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The Cleveland Browns signed him on October 13, 1979, to replace Greg Pruitt, who was lost for the season with an injured knee. At the end of his one-year contract, the Browns didn’t re-sign him after drafting Charles White.

Facts & Trivia

Earnest Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Doug Dennison celebrates birthday on December 18 of every year.

On March 21, 1980, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts. After injuring his left knee on the first day of camp, he announced his retirement. He later changed his mind and rejoined the team in August, but was waived on September 11, 1980.

Top Facts about Doug Dennison

1. Doug Dennison played in the NFL from 1974-1982.
2. He was a running back for the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers.
3. Dennison rushed for 1,166 yards and scored 6 touchdowns in his career.
4. He also caught 45 passes for 343 yards and one touchdown.
5. Dennison’s best season was in 1977 with the Bills, rushing for 505 yards.
6. He played college football at Montana State University.
7. Dennison was drafted by the Bills in the sixth round of the 1974 NFL Draft.
8. After retiring from football, he became a high school teacher and coach.
9. Dennison passed away on December 18, 2019 at age of 68 due to cancer.
10. He is remembered as a hardworking player who gave his all on the field.