Michael Pittman Sr. facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||||
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| Born: | August 14, 1975 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) | ||||||||||||
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| High school: | Mira Mesa (San Diego, California) | ||||||||||||
| College: | Fresno State | ||||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1998 / Round: 4 / Pick: 95 | ||||||||||||
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Michael K. Pittman Sr. (born August 14, 1975) is a former American football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Arizona Cardinals selected him in the 1998 NFL draft.
Pittman also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Denver Broncos. He later played for the Florida Tuskers in the United Football League (UFL). He won a Super Bowl ring with the Buccaneers in Super Bowl XXXVII. Michael Pittman Sr. is the father of two other NFL players, Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. and Utah receiver Mycah Pittman.
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Early Life and High School Years
Michael Pittman Sr. grew up in San Diego, California. He went to Mira Mesa Senior High School. He graduated from high school in 1993. During his time there, he was named a first-team All-Eastern League player. He even played alongside his older brother, Wayne.
College Football Career
Pittman played college football at Fresno State. He was a very strong runner for the team. During his college career, he rushed for over 3,000 yards.
College Achievements
Pittman earned several honors while at Fresno State. In 1996, he was named second-team All-Western Athletic Conference (WAC) Pacific Division. The next year, in 1997, he was first-team All-WAC Pacific Division. He was also teammates with quarterback Billy Volek.
College Statistics
- 1995: 127 carries for 561 yards with 7 touchdowns. He also had 15 catches for 111 yards.
- 1996: 214 carries for 1,132 yards with 13 touchdowns. He added 15 catches for 109 yards.
- 1997: 238 carries for 1,057 yards with 8 touchdowns. He caught 32 passes for 255 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Professional Football Career
Michael Pittman Sr. had a long career in professional football. He played for several teams in the NFL and UFL.
Arizona Cardinals
The Arizona Cardinals drafted Pittman in the fourth round of the 1998 NFL draft. He was the 95th player chosen overall. He played for the Cardinals from 1998 to 2001.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Pittman joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2002. This was where he had some of his best seasons. In 2003, he had 75 catches for 597 receiving yards. His best rushing season was in 2004, with 926 rushing yards.
Super Bowl Champion
On January 26, 2003, Pittman played in Super Bowl XXXVII. He helped the Buccaneers win the championship. He rushed for 124 yards in their 48–21 victory. They beat the Oakland Raiders in that game.
Long Touchdown Run
On November 7, 2004, Pittman scored a 78-yard touchdown run. This happened in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs. For a time, it was the longest run in Tampa Bay Buccaneers history.
Denver Broncos
On May 27, 2008, Pittman signed with the Denver Broncos. He wanted to try playing fullback, but he stayed at running back. He wore jersey number 28 for the Broncos.
Pittman played in eight games for the Broncos in 2008. He rushed 76 times for 320 yards. He also scored four touchdowns. His season ended early due to a neck injury.
Florida Tuskers
On August 12, 2009, Pittman signed with the Florida Tuskers. This team was part of the United Football League.
Family Life
Michael Pittman Sr. has two sons who also play football. His oldest son, Michael Pittman Jr., is a wide receiver. He plays for the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. His younger son, Mycah Pittman, is also a wide receiver. He plays college football for Utah.
