Don McPherson facts for kids
McPherson in 2009
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||||||||||
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| Born: | April 2, 1965 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 183 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | West Hempstead (West Hempstead, New York) |
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| College: | Syracuse (1983–1987) | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 6 / Pick: 149 | ||||||||||
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College Football Hall of Fame
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Donald G. McPherson (born April 2, 1965) is a former American football quarterback. He played professionally in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL). Don spent seven seasons playing for teams like the Philadelphia Eagles, the Houston Oilers, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and the Ottawa Rough Riders.
Before turning professional, McPherson played college football for the Syracuse Orange. He was a very successful college player. In 1987, he won two major awards: the Maxwell Award and the Davey O'Brien Award. These awards recognize the best players in college football.
After his great college career, the Eagles picked him in the sixth round of the 1988 NFL draft. This meant they chose him to play for their team. Because of his many achievements at Syracuse, he was honored by being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.
Life After Football
After his football career, Don McPherson continued to be involved in sports and community work. He joined the Center for the Study of Sport in Society at Northeastern University. Later, he became the first executive director of the Sports Leadership Institute at Adelphi University.
McPherson is also known for his work as a social activist. He has created many programs to help and guide young people. He often speaks at colleges, encouraging people to think about how they see gender roles. He believes that traditional ideas about what it means to be a boy or a girl can limit people. He works to promote healthy relationships and respect for everyone.
Today, Don McPherson works as a college football commentator. He provides commentary for Big East football games on the regional sports network SportsNet New York.
Family Life
Don McPherson has an older brother named Miles McPherson. Miles also played in the NFL and later became a pastor.
See Also
- List of NCAA major college football yearly passing leaders
