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 | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1987 | ||||||
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Doug DuBose (born March 14, 1964) is a former American football player. He was a running back, which is a player who runs with the football. Doug played for the San Francisco 49ers in the National Football League (NFL). He was part of the team that won Super Bowl XXIII. He also played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
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Doug DuBose: Football Star
Doug DuBose was a talented football player who made a name for himself in both college and professional football. He played in the NFL, which is the highest level of professional American football.
Early Life and High School
Doug DuBose was born on March 14, 1964. He grew up in Connecticut. He went to Montville High School in Oakdale, Connecticut. It was there that he started to show his skills in football.
College Football Career
After high school, Doug DuBose went to the University of Nebraska. He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. The Cornhuskers are a very famous college football team.
During his time at Nebraska, Doug was a star player.
- In 1985, he was named a Second-team All-American. This means he was one of the best college players in the whole country.
- He was also chosen for the First-team All-Big Eight team twice, in 1984 and 1985. The Big Eight Conference was a group of strong college teams.
Playing in the NFL
Doug DuBose joined the San Francisco 49ers in 1987. The 49ers are one of the most successful teams in the NFL. He played as a running back for two seasons with the team.
Super Bowl Champion
One of the biggest highlights of Doug's career was winning Super Bowl XXIII. The Super Bowl is the championship game of the NFL. It is one of the most watched sports events in the world. Winning the Super Bowl means a team is the best in the entire league for that year. Doug was a part of the 49ers team that achieved this huge victory.
After the NFL
After his time with the 49ers, Doug DuBose continued to play football. He played for the Sacramento Surge in 1992. The Surge was part of the World League of American Football (WLAF). This league helped bring American football to fans in other countries.
