Karl Douglas facts for kids
| Born: | June 17, 1949 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | QB |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| College | Texas A&I |
| High school | Worthing (Houston, Texas) |
| NFL draft | 1971 / Round: 3 / Pick: 78 |
| Drafted by | Baltimore Colts |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1971–1972 | Baltimore Colts* |
| 1972 | Buffalo Bills* |
| 1973 | BC Lions |
| 1974 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1974 | BC Lions |
| 1975 | Calgary Stampeders |
| 1984 | San Antonio Gunslingers |
| *Offseason or practice squad only | |
| Career stats | |
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Karl Douglas (born June 17, 1949) is an American former professional football player. He was a talented quarterback who played for several teams. Karl Douglas spent three seasons in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for the BC Lions and the Calgary Stampeders. He also played in the United States Football League (USFL) for the San Antonio Gunslingers.
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Meet Karl Douglas
Karl Douglas was born on June 17, 1949. He grew up in Houston, Texas. From a young age, he showed great skill in football. He became a quarterback, which is a key position on a football team. The quarterback is like the team's leader on the field. They call out plays and throw the ball to their teammates.
High School and College Football
Karl Douglas went to Worthing High School in Houston. After high school, he continued his football journey. He played college football at Texas A&I. This school is now known as Texas A&M University–Kingsville. Playing in college helped him get ready for professional football.
Starting His Professional Career
In 1971, Karl Douglas was chosen in the 1971 NFL draft. The draft is a special event where professional teams pick new players. He was selected by the Baltimore Colts in the third round. This was a big step for his career.
He spent some time with the Colts. In 1972, he was picked up by the Buffalo Bills. These teams are part of the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is one of the biggest professional football leagues in the United States.
Playing in the CFL
After his time in the NFL, Karl Douglas moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL). The CFL is Canada's main professional football league. He played for the BC Lions in 1973. He also played for the Calgary Stampeders in 1974 and 1975. He even returned to the BC Lions for a short time in 1974. Playing in the CFL gave him more chances to show his skills as a quarterback.
Later Career
Later in his career, Karl Douglas also played in the United States Football League (USFL). In 1984, he was a member of the San Antonio Gunslingers. The USFL was another professional football league in the United States. Karl Douglas had a long career playing for different teams in different leagues.
