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Don Shy

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Don Shy
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Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1945-11-15)November 15, 1945
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Died:October 26, 2006(2006-10-26) (aged 60)
Bellefontaine, Ohio, U.S.[1]
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Pomona (CA) Ganesha
College:San Diego State
NFL draft:1967 / round: 2 / pick: 35
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts–yards:457–1577
Receptions–yards:76–835
Touchdowns:14
Stats at Pro Football Reference Edit this at Wikidata

Donald Frederic Shy (November 15, 1945 – October 26, 2006)[1] was an American professional football player who was a running back for seven seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, Chicago Bears, and St. Louis Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Diego State Aztecs.[2]

Shy also ran track and field while at San Diego State University, as well as Mt. San Antonio College. He was inducted into the Mt. SAC Athletics Hall of Fame in 1993. He ran his personal best 13.61 in the 120 yard hurdles while taking second place at the 1966 AAU National Championships ahead of future world record holder and NFL player Earl McCullouch.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Don Shy Stats". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 25, 2025.
  2. ^ "Don Shy". NFL.com.