17 Facts About Doug Donley

Douglas Max Donley was born on February 6,1959 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears.

Doug Donley was selected in the second round of the 1981 NFL draft.

Doug Donley had 226 yards receiving and 1,028 yards in kick returns for a career all-purpose yardage total of 3,826 yards to go with 31 touchdowns.

Doug Donley dislocated his right shoulder multiple times and had it operated as a junior.

Doug Donley earned All-Eastern District honors in the 100-yard dash and was recognized as a high school All-American in track.

In basketball, Doug Donley was hampered by his shoulder injury as a senior, but still managed to score 10 points per contest and had a school-record 17-assist game.

Doug Donley's jersey was retired by his high school, he was inducted into the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Hall of Fame and the Cambridge High School Hall of Fame.

Doug Donley was a backup as a freshman, making 2 receptions for 55 yards, a 27.5-yard average and one touchdown.

Doug Donley played in his fourth bowl game, while being named All-Big Ten and honorable-mention All-American.

Doug Donley left as the school's All-time leading wide receiver in career receptions, receiving yards, average yards per reception and receiving touchdowns.

Doug Donley only played in 17 games in his first 2 seasons, making 5 receptions for 55 yards and no touchdowns.

Doug Donley missed five games because of a knee injury, posting 18 receptions for 370 yards and two touchdowns.

Doug Donley tallied 32 receptions for 473 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Doug Donley had a short career because of injuries and was forced into early retirement, after the Cowboys waived him injured on April 3,1985.

Doug Donley wasn't re-signed at the end of the season.

Doug Donley is owner and president of Advantage Hole in One in Dallas, Texas.

Doug Donley is married to Dina Donley and has 2 sons: Jake and Drew Donley.