sport.wikisort.org - AthleteWilliam Henry "D.J." Dozier, Jr. (born September 21, 1965) is an American former National Football League running back and Major League Baseball outfielder. He played five seasons with the NFL's Minnesota Vikings and Detroit Lions from 1987 to 1991, and played one season with the MLB's New York Mets in 1992. He currently resides in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
American football and baseball player (born 1965)
For the American basketball player, see P.J. Dozier.
American football player
D. J. Dozier|
Position: | Running back |
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Born: | (1965-09-21) September 21, 1965 (age 57) Norfolk, Virginia |
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Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
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Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
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High school: | Virginia Beach (VA) Kempsville |
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College: | Penn State |
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NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 14 |
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- Minnesota Vikings (1987–1990)
- Detroit Lions (1991)
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- Consensus First-team All-American (1986)
- 1986 Penn State National Championship
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Rushing yards: | 691 |
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Rushing average: | 4.0 |
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Touchdowns: | 9
Baseball player
Baseball career |
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Outfielder | Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
May 6, 1992, for the New York Mets | |
October 4, 1992, for the New York Mets | |
Batting average | .191 |
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Home runs | 0 |
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Runs batted in | 2 |
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
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Early years
Dozier was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He attended Kempsville High School in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and later attended Penn State University. When D.J. was 12 years old, he played on a youth basketball team for Kempsville and made it to the Virginia Beach city championship game. His team played against the Green Run Suns, who had future NBA Hall of Fame player David Robinson on the team. Kempsville won the game, mainly in part to David Robinson (who was a small forward and not the tallest player on the team nor highest scorer) missing the game due to having come down with the mumps. Dozier, who would eventually grow to 6 feet tall, was already 5'9" or 5'10" by 12 years old. With his athleticism, skill and size, he dominated the undefeated Suns and won the city championship.
- Dozier scored the winning touchdown of Penn State's 1987 National Championship Fiesta Bowl victory over Miami.
- Dozier was drafted out of Penn State in the first round (#14 overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft.
- He shared the November 11, 1985 cover of Sports Illustrated with Florida's Ray McDonald.
- He had a career average of 4.0 yards per carry. In 1991—his final season—he averaged 5.3 yards per rush.
- He fumbled the ball only 4 times during his 5-year professional career.
- Dozier had a perfect 158.3 passer rating as a pro. (He was 1-for-1 for 19 yards and a touchdown)
- Dozier caught 33 career passes, averaging 9.1 yards per catch.
- As a kick returner, he averaged 19.4 yards per return.
Baseball career
Dozier, who was 6'0", 202 pounds and who threw and batted right-handed was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 18th round in 1983 (459th overall). He opted not to sign and decided to go to college, where he would pursue his football career.
In 1990, the New York Mets signed him as an amateur free agent. He spent 1990 and 1991 in the minor leagues, where he showed good speed (he stole 33 bases with St. Lucie in 1990) and also some power (in 1990, he hit 13 home runs with St. Lucie). He played for the Williamsport Bills in 1991.
After spending some time in the minors in 1992, he was called up to the Major Leagues and made his debut on May 6, 1992 at the age of 26. In 25 games, he hit .191 with 4 stolen bases and 19 strikeouts in 47 at-bats. Defensively, he committed 1 error for a fielding percentage of .971.
On October 26, 1992, Dozier was traded with catcher Raul Casanova and pitcher Wally Whitehurst for shortstop/third baseman Tony Fernández.[1]
References
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- Mike Alexander
- John Bruno
- Darryl Bullock
- Stan Clayton
- Duffy Cobbs
- Andre Collins
- Shane Conlan
- Chris Conlin
- D. J. Dozier
- Roger Duffy
- Mitch Frerotte
- Pete Giftopoulos
- Don Graham
- Ray Isom
- Tim Johnson
- Keith Karpinski
- Sid Lewis
- Massimo Manca
- Tim Manoa
- Quintus McDonald
- Dan Morgan
- Bob Mrosko
- Jay Paterno
- Keith Radecic
- Ray Roundtree
- Steve Smith
- Dave Szott
- Blair Thomas
- Michael Timpson
- Greg Truitt
- Steve Wisniewski
- Assistant coaches: Tom Bradley
- Jim Caldwell
- Ron Dickerson
- Chet Fuhrman
- Jerry Sandusky
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Offense |
- OT John Clay
- OT Randy Dixon
- OT Danny Villa
- G Jeff Bregel
- C Ben Tamburello
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Defense |
- LB Cornelius Bennett
- LB Brian Bosworth
- LB Shane Conlan
- LB Chris Spielman
- DB Bennie Blades
- DB Thomas Everett
- DB Tim McDonald
- DB Garland Rivers
- DB Rod Woodson
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Special teams |
- K Jeff Jaeger
- P Barry Helton
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1987 NFL Draft first-round selections |
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- Vinny Testaverde
- Cornelius Bennett
- Alonzo Highsmith
- Brent Fullwood
- Mike Junkin
- Kelly Stouffer
- Reggie Rogers
- Shane Conlan
- Jerome Brown
- Rod Woodson
- Shawn Knight
- Danny Noonan
- Chris Miller
- D. J. Dozier
- John Clay
- John Bosa
- Jason Buck
- Tony Woods
- Paul Palmer
- Haywood Jeffires
- Roger Vick
- Harris Barton
- Bruce Armstrong
- Rod Bernstine
- Terrence Flagler
- Jim Harbaugh
- Ricky Nattiel
- Mark Ingram
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Minnesota Vikings 1987 NFL draft selections |
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- D. J. Dozier
- Ray Berry
- Henry Thomas
- Reggie Rutland
- Greg Richardson
- Rick Fenney
- Leonard Jones
- Bob Riley
- Brent Pease
- Keith Williams
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Minnesota Vikings first-round draft picks |
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- Mason
- Dunaway
- Eller
- Snow
- Shay
- Jones
- G. Washington
- Page
- Yary
- Ward
- Hayden
- Siemon
- Foreman
- McNeill
- Riley
- Mullaney
- White
- Kramer
- Holloway
- Brown
- Martin
- Nelson
- Browner
- Millard
- Doleman
- Robinson
- Dozier
- McDaniel
- R. Smith
- D. Washington
- Steussie
- Alexander
- Stringer
- Clemons
- Rudd
- Moss
- Culpepper
- Underwood
- Hovan
- Bennett
- McKinnie
- Williams
- Udeze
- Williamson
- James
- Greenway
- Peterson
- Harvin
- Ponder
- Kalil
- H. Smith
- Floyd
- Rhodes
- Patterson
- Barr
- Bridgewater
- Waynes
- Treadwell
- Hughes
- Bradbury
- Jefferson
- Gladney
- Darrisaw
- Cine
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