Donald Ray Testerman (November 7, 1952 – May 8, 2018) was a professional American football player who played in four National Football League (NFL) seasons from 1976-1980 for the Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins.
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| Born: | November 7, 1952 Danville, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | May 8, 2018 (aged 65) Greer, South Carolina, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 230 lb (104 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Halifax Co. (VA) | ||||||||
| College: | Ferrum Virginia Tech Lenoir-Rhyne Clemson | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1976 / round: 10 / pick: 282 | ||||||||
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NFL career
editPrior to the NFL, Testerman was on Clemson's football team.[1]
Testerman was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of the 1976 draft.[2] In August 1976, the Dolphins traded Testerman to the Philadelphia Eagles for a future draft pick.[1] He was then traded to the Seahawks in early September.[3] Testerman made his NFL starter debut against the Dallas Cowboys on October 3, 1976.[4]
Testerman sat out the 1979 season due to an injury. He joined the Miami Dolphins for the 1980 season.[5]
After retiring from the NFL, Testerman was involved in various coaching and non-profit capacities. He periodically substituted for Albemarle High School.
In 2018, Testerman died from the effects of dementia at the age of 65.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b "Rookie back to Philly". Newspapers.com. August 26, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "7 State Players Picked in Draft". Newspapers.com. April 10, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Seahawks continue dealings". Newspapers.com. September 8, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Cowboys rope Seahawks". Newspapers.com. October 4, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Testerman all-business at Miami". Newspapers.com. September 4, 1980. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
- ^ "Don Testerman, the Seahawks' original fullback, dies at age 65". The Seattle Times. May 18, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2022.