Darrell L Harper was an American football player.
13 Facts About Darrell Harper
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Darrell Harper played at the halfback position for the University of Michigan from 1957 to 1959 and for the Buffalo Bills in the 1960 AFL season.
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On September 11,1960, Harper scored the first official points in the history of the Bills.
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Darrell Harper made the Bills' first kickoff, first field goal and first extra point kick.
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Darrell Harper attended high school in Royal Oak, Michigan, before enrolling at the University of Michigan in 1956.
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Darrell Harper played football for the Michigan Wolverines football team from 1957 to 1959.
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Darrell Harper was Michigan's leading rusher in 1958, totaling 309 rushing yards, 137 receiving yards, 131 passing yards, 60 kickoff return yards and 33 punt return yards.
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Darrell Harper handled punting duties for Michigan; he had a 61-yard punt against Michigan State in October 1958.
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Darrell Harper was selected by the Detroit Lions in the 15th round of the 1960 NFL Draft.
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Darrell Harper signed instead with the Buffalo Bills in the newly formed American Football League.
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Darrell Harper played as a halfback and placekicker for the 1960 Buffalo Bills and led the AFL with 10 extra points.
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Darrell Harper scored "the first official points" in Bills' history on a field goal from the 35-yard line.
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Darrell Harper died of complications of multiple myeloma at Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital in Commerce Township, Michigan.