George Little (defensive lineman) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end, nose tackle | ||||
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| Born: | June 27, 1963 Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 278 lb (126 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Duquesne (PA) | ||||
| College: | Iowa (1981–1984) | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1985 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65 | ||||
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George Willard Little, born on June 27, 1963, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive lineman for three seasons with the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League (NFL). The Dolphins chose him in the third round of the 1985 NFL draft after he played college football at the University of Iowa. Little also played for the Montreal Machine in the World League of American Football (WLAF).
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About George Little
His Early Life and College Football
George Willard Little was born in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. He went to Duquesne High School in his hometown.
He played football for the Iowa Hawkeyes for four years, from 1981 to 1984. In his final year, 1984, he was named a first-team All-Big Ten player. This means he was recognized as one of the best players in the Big Ten Conference.
Playing in the NFL
The Miami Dolphins picked George Little in the third round of the 1985 NFL Draft. He was the 65th player chosen overall. He officially joined the team on July 18, 1985.
In his first year, 1985, he played in 14 games and started three of them. He recorded one sack, which is when a defensive player tackles the opposing team's quarterback. He also played in two playoff games that season.
For the 1986 season, Little started all 16 games for the Dolphins. He made four sacks and recovered one fumble. A fumble recovery is when a player picks up a ball that the other team has dropped. The Dolphins finished that year with an 8–8 record.
He played in nine games during his last season with the Dolphins in 1987. He left the team and was released on July 17, 1988.
Playing in the World League
After his time with the Dolphins, George Little played for the Montreal Machine. This team was part of the World League of American Football. He appeared in four games for the Machine in 1991. He was also part of the team in 1992.
