Danny Pittman facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | April 3, 1958 Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | John Muir (Pasadena, California) |
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| College: | Pasadena CC (1976–1977) Wyoming (1978–1979) |
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| NFL Draft: | 1980 / Round: 4 / Pick: 90 | ||||||
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Danny Ray Pittman (born April 3, 1958) is a former American football player. He played as a wide receiver for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). His teams were the New York Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals. The Giants picked him in the 1980 NFL draft. Before joining the pros, he played college football at Pasadena City College and the University of Wyoming.
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Danny Pittman's Early Life
Danny Ray Pittman was born on April 3, 1958. His hometown is Memphis, Tennessee. When he was older, he went to John Muir High School. This school is located in Pasadena, California.
Playing College Football
Danny Pittman started his college football journey at Pasadena City College. He played there from 1976 to 1977. After that, he joined the Wyoming Cowboys team. This team is part of the University of Wyoming. He played for them in 1978 and 1979.
In 1976, he caught 15 passes for 367 yards. He also scored three touchdowns. He returned 14 kicks for 271 yards too. During his last year in 1979, he was very successful. He caught 41 passes for 733 yards. He scored six touchdowns and returned 16 kicks for 333 yards.
Danny Pittman's Professional Football Career
The New York Giants chose Danny Pittman in the 1980 NFL draft. He was the 90th player picked overall. This happened in the fourth round of the draft.
Playing for the New York Giants
As a new player in 1980, he played in 11 games. He started six of those games. He caught 25 passes for 308 yards. He also returned two kicks for 41 yards. In 1981, he was placed on injured reserve. This means he couldn't play due to an injury. He returned to play later that year. He appeared in eight games in 1981. He had one catch for eight yards. He also returned kicks and punts.
In 1982, he played in eight games again. He caught one pass for 21 yards. He also returned kicks and punts. He played in eight games for the Giants in 1983. He caught seven passes for 154 yards. He scored one touchdown that year. The Giants released him on October 29, 1983.
Time with the St. Louis Cardinals
The St. Louis Cardinals picked up Danny Pittman soon after. This happened on November 1, 1983. He played in four games for the Cardinals in 1983. He caught two passes for 21 yards. In 1984, he was again placed on injured reserve. He was released but then re-signed with the team. He played in ten games for the Cardinals in 1984. He had ten catches for 145 yards. He also returned kicks and punts. After the 1984 season, he became a free agent.
Danny Pittman's Family Life
Danny Pittman has a son named David Pittman. David also played college football. He played at Pasadena City College and the University of Minnesota.
