Gene Killian
| No. 60 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Position: | Guard | ||||
| Personal information | |||||
| Born: | September 22, 1952 Tampa, Florida, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 250 lb (113 kg) | ||||
| Career information | |||||
| High school: | Brandon (FL) | ||||
| College: | Tennessee | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1974 / round: 16 / pick: 413 | ||||
| Career history | |||||
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
| Career NFL statistics | |||||
| |||||
Lowell Eugene Killian (born September 22, 1952) is a former American football offensive guard in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Tennessee.
Early years
[edit]Killian attended Brandon High School, where he practiced football and track.[1]
He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee.[2] As a junior, he was named a starter at offensive tackle.
As a senior, he was the starter at left tackle, before being lost for the season with a knee injury he suffered in the fourth game against the University of Kansas.[3] He was replaced with Paul Johnson who was moved from center.
In track, he competed in the shot put.
Professional career
[edit]Dallas Cowboys
[edit]Killian was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 16th round (413th overall) of the 1974 NFL draft.[4] He was a backup offensive guard. He was considered to be a very good athlete, in the season finale against the Oakland Raiders, he tackled linebacker Phil Villapiano from behind, after he returned a Cowboys fumble 27 yards. He was waived on August 13, 1975.[5]
San Diego Chargers
[edit]On August 13, 1975, he was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers.[6] On August 19, he was released after failing his physical examination.[7]
New Orleans Saints
[edit]In 1976, he was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints. He was released on September 7.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Purks, Scott (January 22, 1999). "Toph award caps Godsey's week". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Vols Jersey Countdown #60". Tennessee Volunteers Athletics. July 2, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
- ^ "Tennessee Changes Forced by Injuries". The Tennessean. October 9, 1973. Retrieved February 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "1974 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
- ^ "Dallas Cowboys". San Antonio Express. August 14, 1975. Retrieved February 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Transactions". The Delta Democrat Times. August 14, 1975. Retrieved February 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Transactions". Redlands Daily Facts. August 20, 1975. Retrieved February 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Transactions". El Paso Times. September 8, 1976. Retrieved February 16, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.