Dave Mays facts for kids
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||
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| Born: | June 20, 1949 Pine Bluff, Arkansas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 204 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Southern University Lab (LA) | ||||||
| College: | Texas Southern | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1971 | ||||||
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David W. Mays III (born June 20, 1949) is a former professional football player. He played as a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers. He also played professionally in the World Football League (WFL) in 1974. Later, he played three seasons in the NFL for the Cleveland Browns and Buffalo Bills.
Dave Mays' Football Journey
Mays started his professional football career in 1974. He played for the Houston Texans and the Shreveport Steamer in the World Football League. After that, he joined the NFL.
Playing for the Cleveland Browns
One of his most memorable moments was on October 10, 1976. He stepped in as quarterback for the Cleveland Browns during a game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mays was the third-string quarterback and had never played in an NFL regular season game before. He helped lead the Browns to an exciting 18–16 victory.
Life Beyond Football
Even while playing football, Dave Mays was also a Doctor of Dental Surgery. After his football career, he continued to practice dentistry. He worked as a dentist for 20 years in the Greater Cleveland area.
See also
- Racial issues faced by black quarterbacks
