Dave Pear
David Louis Pear (born June 1, 1953) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive lineman in the National Football League (NFL).
He was the first Tampa Bay Buccaneers player to be selected to a Pro Bowl and played in Super Bowl XV for the winning Oakland Raiders.
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| Position: | Defensive tackle, nose tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | June 1, 1953 Vancouver, Washington, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Benson Polytechnic (Portland, Oregon) | ||||||
| College: | Washington | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1975 / Round: 3 / Pick: 56 | ||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||
Pear played college football for the Washington Huskies football in Seattle under longtime head coach Jim Owens. He was selected in the third round of the 1975 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts with the 56th overall pick.
Through his football career, Pear suffered a number of injuries which required spinal surgery and hip replacement and have resulted in vertigo, memory loss, and speech impairment.
He has also been quoted saying, "Don't let your kids play football. Never."
See also
References
External links
- Oakland Raiders – All-time roster – Dave Pear
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
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