Steve Davis (running back) facts for kids
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| Born: | November 10, 1948 Lexington, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 218 lb (99 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Lylburn Downing (Lexington) | ||||||
| College: | Delaware State | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 3 / Pick: 60 | ||||||
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Steven Timothy Davis (born November 10, 1948) is a former American football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for five seasons. Steve played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets. He helped the Steelers win Super Bowl IX against the Minnesota Vikings.
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Steve Davis's Football Journey
Steve Davis was born in Lexington, Virginia. He went to Delaware State University to play college football. After college, he was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1971 NFL Draft. He was the 60th player picked overall.
Playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers
Steve Davis joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1972. He played as a running back, which means he carried the ball to gain yards. In his first year, he had 20 rushing attempts and gained 85 yards. He also scored one touchdown.
His time with the Steelers was very successful. In 1974, his third year, the team had an amazing season. They made it all the way to the Super Bowl.
Winning Super Bowl IX
In 1974, Steve Davis and the Pittsburgh Steelers played in Super Bowl IX. They faced the Minnesota Vikings. The Steelers won the game with a score of 16-6. This was a huge win for Steve and the team. It was the Steelers' first Super Bowl championship.
Moving to the New York Jets
After three seasons with the Steelers, Steve Davis moved to the New York Jets. He played for the Jets in 1975 and 1976. In 1976, he had his best year for rushing yards. He gained 418 yards on 94 attempts and scored three touchdowns.
Steve Davis's Career Numbers
Throughout his five years in the NFL, Steve Davis played in 65 games. He had a total of 322 rushing attempts. He gained 1,305 rushing yards, which is like running the length of over 13 football fields! He also scored 9 rushing touchdowns.
Steve also caught passes from the quarterback. He had 33 catches for 301 receiving yards. He scored 2 receiving touchdowns.
Playoff Games
Steve Davis also played in playoff games. These are important games after the regular season to decide which teams go to the Super Bowl. He played in 6 playoff games during his career. In the 1974 playoffs, he had 5 rushing attempts for 32 yards, helping the Steelers on their way to the Super Bowl.
