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'''Eldridge Small''' (born August 2, 1949) is a former American football [[defensive back]] who played with the [[National Football League]]'s (NFL) [[New York Giants]] from 1972 to 1974. |
'''Eldridge Small''' (born August 2, 1949) is a former American football [[defensive back]] who played with the [[National Football League]]'s (NFL) [[New York Giants]] from 1972 to 1974. |
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Small attended [[Wheatley High School (Houston)|Wheatley High School]] in Houston, Texas, before playing college football for the [[Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas|Texas A&I Javelinas]] from 1968 to 1971 as a [[wide receiver]] and defensive back.<ref name="Javelinas">{{cite web|title=Eldridge Small|publisher=Texas A&M University–Kingsville|url=http://www.javelinaathletics.com/EldridgeSmall.cfm?sp=hofm|accessdate=November 4, 2011}}</ref> As a receiver, he had 20 [[touchdown]]s in his college career, made 167 receptions, and had 2,547 receiving yards.<ref>{{cite news|title=Giants Sign Eldridge Small|work=The Victoria Advocate|agency=Associated Press|date=May 8, 1972|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8NlHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OYAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3477,1291764|accessdate=October 12, 2011}}</ref> As of 2011, Small is the Javelinas' all-time receptions leader. Texas A&I won two [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] [[NAIA Football National Championship|national championships]] during his team with the team.<ref name="Javelinas"/> In the [[1972 NFL Draft]], the Giants selected Small in the first round, with the 17th overall pick. He played in 34 games for the Giants over three seasons, intercepting one pass, in 1974.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eldridge Small|publisher=Pro Football Reference|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalEl20.htm|accessdate=October 12, 2011}}</ref> In 1975, the Giants traded Small to the [[Cleveland Browns]], but he was released before the start of the regular season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Defensive back cut by Browns|work=The Daily Sentinel|agency=United Press International|date=August 26, 1975|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v-hDAAAAIBAJ&sjid=t68MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2289,3639997|accessdate=October 12, 2011}}</ref> Following his NFL career, he began coaching in the [[Houston Independent School District]]. As of 2011, Small coaches for [[Sterling High School (Houston)|Sterling High School]], working as an [[offensive coordinator]].<ref name="Javelinas"/> |
Small attended [[Wheatley High School (Houston)|Wheatley High School]] in Houston, Texas, before playing college football for the [[Texas A&M–Kingsville Javelinas|Texas A&I Javelinas]] from 1968 to 1971 as a [[wide receiver]] and defensive back.<ref name="Javelinas">{{cite web|title=Eldridge Small |publisher=Texas A&M University–Kingsville |url=http://www.javelinaathletics.com/EldridgeSmall.cfm?sp=hofm |accessdate=November 4, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405194301/http://www.javelinaathletics.com/EldridgeSmall.cfm?sp=hofm |archivedate=April 5, 2012 |df= }}</ref> As a receiver, he had 20 [[touchdown]]s in his college career, made 167 receptions, and had 2,547 receiving yards.<ref>{{cite news|title=Giants Sign Eldridge Small|work=The Victoria Advocate|agency=Associated Press|date=May 8, 1972|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8NlHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=OYAMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3477,1291764|accessdate=October 12, 2011}}</ref> As of 2011, Small is the Javelinas' all-time receptions leader. Texas A&I won two [[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]] [[NAIA Football National Championship|national championships]] during his team with the team.<ref name="Javelinas"/> In the [[1972 NFL Draft]], the Giants selected Small in the first round, with the 17th overall pick. He played in 34 games for the Giants over three seasons, intercepting one pass, in 1974.<ref>{{cite web|title=Eldridge Small|publisher=Pro Football Reference|url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/SmalEl20.htm|accessdate=October 12, 2011}}</ref> In 1975, the Giants traded Small to the [[Cleveland Browns]], but he was released before the start of the regular season.<ref>{{cite news|title=Defensive back cut by Browns|work=The Daily Sentinel|agency=United Press International|date=August 26, 1975|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=v-hDAAAAIBAJ&sjid=t68MAAAAIBAJ&pg=2289,3639997|accessdate=October 12, 2011}}</ref> Following his NFL career, he began coaching in the [[Houston Independent School District]]. As of 2011, Small coaches for [[Sterling High School (Houston)|Sterling High School]], working as an [[offensive coordinator]].<ref name="Javelinas"/> |
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==References== |
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| Born: | August 2, 1949 Houston, Texas | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 190 lb (86 kg) | ||||||
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| College: | Texas A&I | ||||||
| Position: | Defensive back | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1972 / Round: 1 / Pick: 17 | ||||||
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Eldridge Small (born August 2, 1949) is a former American football defensive back who played with the National Football League's (NFL) New York Giants from 1972 to 1974.
Small attended Wheatley High School in Houston, Texas, before playing college football for the Texas A&I Javelinas from 1968 to 1971 as a wide receiver and defensive back.[1] As a receiver, he had 20 touchdowns in his college career, made 167 receptions, and had 2,547 receiving yards.[2] As of 2011, Small is the Javelinas' all-time receptions leader. Texas A&I won two National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics national championships during his team with the team.[1] In the 1972 NFL Draft, the Giants selected Small in the first round, with the 17th overall pick. He played in 34 games for the Giants over three seasons, intercepting one pass, in 1974.[3] In 1975, the Giants traded Small to the Cleveland Browns, but he was released before the start of the regular season.[4] Following his NFL career, he began coaching in the Houston Independent School District. As of 2011, Small coaches for Sterling High School, working as an offensive coordinator.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Eldridge Small". Texas A&M University–Kingsville. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Giants Sign Eldridge Small". The Victoria Advocate. Associated Press. May 8, 1972. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- ^ "Eldridge Small". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
- ^ "Defensive back cut by Browns". The Daily Sentinel. United Press International. August 26, 1975. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
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