Ted Bachman facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back | ||
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| Born: | January 19, 1951 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
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| Died: | September 28, 2023 (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Ridgecrest (CA) Burroughs | ||
| College: | New Mexico State | ||
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Theodore Lewis Bachman Jr. (born January 19, 1951 – died September 28, 2023) was an American football player. He played as a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for one season. During that year, he played for both the Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins.
Ted Bachman also played college football at New Mexico State University. Before college, he went to Sherman E. Burroughs High School in Ridgecrest, California. He was also a part of the Calgary Stampeders team in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Ted Bachman's Football Journey
Ted Bachman was known for his role as a defensive back. This position is very important in football. Defensive backs try to stop the other team from catching passes and scoring points. They are often fast and good at tackling.
Early Life and College Football
Ted Bachman was born in Pensacola, Florida. He grew up and went to high school in Ridgecrest, California. After high school, he continued his football career in college. He played for the New Mexico State Aggies football team. Playing college football helps many athletes get ready for professional leagues.
Playing in the CFL and NFL
After college, Ted Bachman started his professional football journey. He first played in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was a member of the Calgary Stampeders for two years, from 1973 to 1974. The CFL is a major professional football league in Canada.
Later, in 1976, Ted Bachman moved to the National Football League (NFL) in the United States. He played for two different NFL teams in that single season. He started with the Seattle Seahawks. After some time, he also played for the Miami Dolphins. Playing for multiple teams in one year is not very common but can happen in professional sports.
