Summary
John Don Looney (September 2, 1916 – April 5, 2015) was a professional American football end in the National Football League (NFL). He was born in Sulphur Springs, Texas.[1] He was selected in the eighth round of the 1940 NFL Draft.[2] He played three seasons for the Philadelphia Eagles (1940) and the Pittsburgh Steelers (1941–1942). He was the first receiver in NFL history to have over 100 yards receiving in each of his first two games, a feat which was not equaled until the 2008 NFL season by another Eagles wide receiver, DeSean Jackson.[3] Looney served in World War II for the United States Army after the 1942 season.[4][5]
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| Position: | End | ||||||
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| Born: | September 2, 1916 Sulphur Springs, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | April 5, 2015 (aged 98) Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
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| College: | TCU | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1940 / Round: 8 / Pick: 63 | ||||||
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At the time of his death, Looney was the second oldest living former NFL player. He was the father of NFL running back Joe Don Looney, who died in a one-person motorcycle accident after his NFL career ended. Looney's partner was Linda Roark, whom he met in 1992.
References edit
- ^ "Former Eagles and Steelers WR Looney dies at 98". AP News. April 7, 2015. Retrieved February 17, 2024.
- ^ "1940 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
- ^ "Eagles WR Jackson celebrates prematurely". Yahoo! Sports. Retrieved April 1, 2009.
- ^ "WW II Honor Roll". ProFootballHOF.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
- ^ "Don Looney". ProFootballArchives.com. Retrieved September 19, 2019.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference