1. Eugene L Mingo was born on September 22,1938 and is an American former professional football player who played in the American Football League and National Football League.
13 Facts About Gene Mingo
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Gene Mingo played several positions including halfback, placekicker, and return specialist.
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Gene Mingo is widely recognized as the first African American placekicker in football.
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Gene Mingo played youth football at the behest of a cousin, Dean Newby.
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Gene Mingo called Gene a quitter, and tried to get him to come back.
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Gene Mingo later dropped out of high school and joined the Navy where he played for a Navy team and was a star.
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Gene Mingo wrote them a letter and received a contract.
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Gene Mingo made the team without having played any college football.
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Gene Mingo led the American Football League in scoring as a rookie in 1960 with 123 points and in 1962 with 137 points.
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Gene Mingo holds the Broncos' franchise record for the longest touchdown run, an 82-yarder against the Raiders in 1962.
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Gene Mingo played for the Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, and Washington Redskins.
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Gene Mingo kicked for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969 and 1970.
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Gene Mingo spent many years involved with the Denver Broncos Alumni Association.