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Woody Bennett

Bennett in 1976
No. 46, 34
Position:	Fullback
Personal information
Born:	(1955-03-24) March 24, 1955 (age 70) York, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
College:	Miami (FL)
Undrafted:	1979
Career history
New York Jets (1979–1980) Miami Dolphins (1980–1988)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 1,761 Rushing average: 4.2 Touchdowns: 10
Player stats at PFR

Woodrow "Woody" Bennett Jr. was born on March 24, 1955. He is a former American football player. He played as a fullback for 10 seasons. A fullback is a player who blocks for the running back or sometimes carries the ball himself. Woody played for two teams in the National Football League (NFL): the New York Jets and the Miami Dolphins.

Early Life and College Football

Woody Bennett grew up loving football. He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes. This is a well-known college team. Playing in college helped him get ready for professional football.

Playing in the NFL

After college, Woody Bennett joined the New York Jets in 1979. He played with them for a short time. In 1980, he moved to the Miami Dolphins. He played for the Dolphins for nine seasons, until 1988.

Key Moments with the Dolphins

Woody Bennett was an important player for the Dolphins. He started 62 games during his time there. He helped his team by running with the ball and blocking for other players. Over his career, he ran for 1,761 yards. He also scored 10 touchdowns. A touchdown is when a player carries the ball into the opponent's end zone.

Life After Football

After his football career ended, Woody Bennett chose a different path. He became a pastor. He now works at a church in Tamarac, Florida.