Donald Ray Nottingham was born on June 26,1949 and is an American former professional football player who was a running back for the Baltimore Colts and Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Don Nottingham
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Don Nottingham was affectionately referred to as "the Human Bowling Ball" because of his short but robust frame.
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Don Nottingham played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes.
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Don Nottingham attended Ravenna High School in Ravenna, Ohio, and played college football at nearby Kent State University.
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Don Nottingham was a three-year letterman, and captained the team his senior year.
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Don Nottingham finished his college career with 2,515 yards on 602 carries.
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Don Nottingham made the first-team All-Mid-American Conference teams in 1969 and 1970.
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Don Nottingham was selected in the 17th round of the 1971 NFL draft by the Baltimore Colts, the second to last pick of the draft.
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Don Nottingham spent two full years in Baltimore before being traded midway through the 1973 NFL season to the Don Shula-led Miami Dolphins.
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Don Nottingham gained the starting role after Larry Csonka left for the World Football League in 1975 and finished in the top ten of all running backs for rushing touchdowns during the 1974 and 1975 NFL seasons.
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Don Nottingham broke his left shoulder blade in August 1978 and sat out the entire 1978 season on injured reserve, then retired in March 1979 to sell insurance.
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Don Nottingham finished his career with 2,496 yards and 34 touchdowns on 611 carries, as well as 67 catches for 502 yards.