Steve Davis (running back) facts for kids
Steven Timothy Davis, often called Steve Davis, is a former American football player. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). Steve played for two teams: the Pittsburgh Steelers and the New York Jets. He is famous for winning a Super Bowl championship with the Steelers.
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||
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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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Steve Davis: A Football Star
Steve Davis was born on November 10, 1948. He grew up to become a talented football player. He played the position of running back. A running back is a player who carries the football. Their main job is to run with the ball and gain yards for their team.
Playing in the NFL
Steve Davis started his professional football career in 1972. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played for the Steelers from 1972 to 1974. After that, he joined the New York Jets. He played for the Jets in 1975 and 1976. Steve played a total of five seasons in the National Football League (NFL).
Winning the Super Bowl
One of the biggest moments in Steve's career was winning the Super Bowl. He won Super Bowl IX with the Pittsburgh Steelers. This big game happened in 1975. The Steelers played against the Minnesota Vikings. Winning the Super Bowl is a huge achievement for any football player.
Steve's Career Highlights
During his time in the NFL, Steve Davis showed his skills. He carried the ball 322 times in his career. He gained a total of 1,305 rushing yards. This means he ran with the ball for over a thousand yards! He also scored 9 rushing touchdowns. A touchdown is when a player carries the ball into the opponent's end zone. It is worth six points.
Steve also caught passes from his teammates. He had 33 catches for 301 receiving yards. He scored 2 receiving touchdowns. His best season for rushing yards was 1976 with the Jets. He gained 418 yards that year.
More About Steve Davis
If you want to learn more about Steve Davis's football career, you can check out these links:
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
