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Don McPherson
McPherson, speaking at a pep rally for the Syracuse Orange, at the 2009 New York State Fair.
McPherson in 2009
No. 9, 16
Position: Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1965-04-02) April 2, 1965 (age 60)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school: West Hempstead
(West Hempstead, New York)
College: Syracuse (1983–1987)
NFL Draft: 1988 / Round: 6 / Pick: 149
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Maxwell Award (1987)
  • Davey O'Brien Award (1987)
  • Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award (1987)
  • Sammy Baugh Trophy (1987)
  • Unanimous All-American (1987)
  • First-team All-East (1987)
  • Second-team All-East (1985)
  • Syracuse Orange No. 9 retired
  • Syracuse Football All-Century Team
Career CFL statistics
Passing attempts: 497
Passing completions: 211
Completion percentage: 42.5%
TD–INT: 14–28
Passing yards: 3,248
College Football Hall of Fame

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 pro, McPherson was a star player for the Syracuse Orange college team. He won several big awards, including the Maxwell Award and the Davey O'Brien Award. His amazing college career led to him being chosen by the Eagles in the 1988 NFL draft. In 2008, he was honored by being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

After His Football Career

After his time as a professional football player, Don McPherson continued to work in sports. 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.

Today, Don McPherson is also a college football commentator. You can hear him talking about Big East football on the regional sports cable network SportsNet New York.

Personal Life

Don McPherson has a younger brother named Miles McPherson. Miles also played in the NFL and is now a pastor.

See also

  • List of NCAA major college football yearly passing leaders
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