Jean Fugett graduated in 1968 and was named the Baltimore Catholic Athlete of the Year, the first black athlete to be given the award.
11 Facts About Jean Fugett
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Jean Fugett was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the thirteenth round of the 1972 NFL draft.
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Jean Fugett was used mostly on passing downs and finished with 7 receptions for 94 yards.
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Jean Fugett remained as the backup tight end, collecting 9 receptions for 168 yards and 3 touchdowns, leading the team with an 18.7-yard average per reception.
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Jean Fugett made 4 receptions for 60 yards and one touchdown.
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In 1975, Jean Fugett started nine games in place of an injured DuPree.
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Jean Fugett was the team's second leading receiver, with 38 receptions for 488 yards and three touchdowns.
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Jean Fugett started Super Bowl X against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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Jean Fugett signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins and was looked upon as the replacement of former All-Pro Jerry Smith.
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Jean Fugett was named the starter over Smith, finishing with 27 receptions for 334 yards and 6 receiving touchdowns.
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Jean Fugett retired prior to the 1980 season, after he did not receive a contract offer from the Redskins.