Doug DuBose facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 14, 1964 New London, Connecticut, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Montville (Oakdale, Connecticut) | ||||||||
| College: | Nebraska (1982–1986) | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 1987 | ||||||||
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Donald Douglas DuBose (born March 14, 1964) is a former American football player. He was a talented running back who played for the Nebraska Cornhuskers in college. He was even considered for the Heisman Trophy, a top award for college players.
After college, DuBose played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of the 49ers team that won Super Bowl XXIII. Later, he played for the Sacramento Surge in the World League of American Football (WLAF).
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Early Life and High School Sports
Donald Douglas DuBose was born on March 14, 1964, in New London, Connecticut. Growing up, he was a very athletic kid. He went to Montville High School in Oakdale, Connecticut.
At Montville, he played three different sports. He was a star in football, basketball, and baseball. He was so good that he earned "all-state" honors in all three sports. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the entire state for each sport.
College Football Career
DuBose played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. This team represents the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. In 1982, his first year, he had a few carries for a few yards.
In 1983, he was listed as a top running back. However, he decided to "redshirt" that season. This means he practiced with the team but didn't play in games. It allowed him to gain an extra year of eligibility later. That year, Nebraska's main running back, Mike Rozier, won the Heisman Trophy.
DuBose became a key player in 1984 and 1985. In 1984, he ran for 1,040 yards and scored eight touchdowns. He also caught some passes. His 1,040 rushing yards were the most in the Big Eight Conference that season. He earned first-team honors from the Associated Press (AP) and United Press International (UPI) for the Big Eight Conference.
As a junior in 1985, DuBose had an even better year. He rushed for 1,161 yards and scored eight touchdowns. He also caught five passes. For this great season, he was again named first-team All-Big Eight by AP and UPI. He also received second-team All-American recognition from UPI.
Before his senior year, DuBose was considered a strong candidate for the Heisman Trophy. However, he had knee surgery in the spring of 1986. This injury unfortunately caused him to miss his entire 1986 season. DuBose studied public relations at Nebraska.
Professional Football Journey
Playing for the San Francisco 49ers
Doug DuBose attended the 1987 NFL Scouting Combine. This is where college players show off their skills for NFL teams. Due to his knee injury, he couldn't run the 40-yard dash. Some issues arose during the combine that affected his draft chances.
He signed with the San Francisco 49ers on June 30, 1987. He was not chosen in the 1987 NFL draft. He faced some injuries early on, being placed on injured reserve. He played in two games in 1987, running for 33 yards and catching 37 yards worth of passes.
In 1988, DuBose played in 14 games for the 49ers. He ran for 116 yards and scored two touchdowns. He also caught 57 yards in passes. He was also a kick returner, bringing back 32 kicks for 608 yards. He suffered a knee injury in December 1988. On January 22, 1989, the 49ers won Super Bowl XXIII. They beat the Cincinnati Bengals 20–16.
DuBose was released by the 49ers in May 1989. His knee was surgically repaired later that year. He was suspended from the NFL for a year due to violating league rules. He signed with the 49ers again in April 1991 but was released a month later. The team wanted to give younger players more opportunities.
Time with the Sacramento Surge
In February 1992, DuBose was chosen by the Sacramento Surge. This team was part of the World League of American Football (WLAF). He played for the Surge during the 1992 WLAF season. He ran for 253 yards and scored three touchdowns. He also caught 51 yards in passes.
On June 6, 1992, the Sacramento Surge won World Bowl '92. They defeated the Orlando Thunder 21–17. This made DuBose a champion in two different football leagues.
Later Life
Doug DuBose has two children. He worked at Cherenzia Excavation for a couple of years. He was inducted into the Nebraska Football Hall of Fame in 2020. This honor recognizes his outstanding college career.
