John Harvey (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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| Born: | December 28, 1966 Spring Valley, New York, U.S. |
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| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Spring Valley (Spring Valley, New York) |
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| College: | Texas El Paso | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 1989 | ||||||
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John Lewis Harvey, born on December 28, 1966, is a former professional football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He spent one season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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Early Life and High School Success
John Harvey grew up in Spring Valley, New York. He went to Spring Valley High School. During his time there, he became a star football player. He set three important school records.
High School Records
John Harvey holds the record for the most rushing yards in his entire high school career. He gained an amazing 3,118 yards. He also set a record for the most rushing yards in a single season. In one season, he ran for 1,587 yards. Another record he holds is for the most rushing touchdowns in one game. He scored 6 touchdowns in a single game.
College Football Journey
After finishing high school in 1984, John Harvey continued his football career. He went to college at the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He played for the UTEP Miners football team.
Professional Football Career
After college, John Harvey joined the National Football League. He was not chosen in the NFL Draft. Instead, he signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1989. He joined the team as an undrafted free agent.
Playing for the Buccaneers
John Harvey played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 1990 season. He played as a running back. He also helped the team as a kickoff returner. This means he would catch kickoffs and try to run them back for yards. During his time with the Buccaneers, he scored one touchdown.
