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George Evans Peoples (August 25, 1960 – November 22, 2003) was a professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys (1982), New England Patriots (1983), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1984–1985). He played college football at Auburn University.
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| Position: | Fullback | ||||||
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| Born: | August 25, 1960 Tampa, Florida | ||||||
| Died: | November 22, 2003 (aged 43) Tampa, Florida | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 214 lb (97 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Tampa (FL) C. Leon King | ||||||
| College: | Auburn | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1982 / Round: 8 / Pick: 216 | ||||||
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Early years
Peoples attended C. Leon King High School, where he was an All-American running back.[1] He accepted a football scholarship from Auburn University.
He became a starter as a junior when he replaced the graduated Joe Cribbs. He registered 443 rushing yards (second on the team) on 96 carries (5.6 average) and was mainly used as a blocking fullback.[2]
In his final year, the team implemented a wishbone offense under new head coach Pat Dye. He displayed his great blocking ability, while rushing for 442 yards, including a 63-yard rushing touchdown against the University of Alabama.[3] At the end of the season, he received the team's offensive player of the year award.
He finished his college career with 1,085 rushing yards (239 carries) and 3 touchdowns. He also lettered in track and field.
Professional career
Dallas Cowboys
Peoples was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth round (216th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft. He had a great pre-season, that included a 79-yard reception for a touchdown from quarterback Gary Hogeboom against the New England Patriots.[4] As a rookie, he played mainly on special teams in 8 games during the strike-shortened season. He was waived on August 27, 1983.[5]
New England Patriots
On August 30, 1983, he was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots to replace an injured Larry Cowan and went on to record 9 special teams tackles.[6] He was released on August 27, 1984.[7]
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him as a free agent on November 6, 1984, to provide depth in the backfield.[8] He was cut on September 2, 1985,[9] only to be brought back on December 13.[10] He wasn't re-signed at the end of the year.[11]
Personal life
On November 23, 2003, he was found dead in a motel room in Tampa Bay, Florida.[12]
References
- "Weaver On All-America Team". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Auburn's Peoples wants 1,000 yards". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "'Bama downs stubborn Auburn". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Cowboys, 36-21". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Barnes Cut by Cowboys". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Veteran given second chance". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Patriots trade for Rod McSwain, waive 11". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Loss of Washington a big blow to Bucs". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Bucs' cuts were no surprised". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Young's education continues". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "...and for five Bucs". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
- "Peoples found dead in hotel". Retrieved April 30, 2017.
External links
- New England Patriots bio
- George Peoples at Find a Grave
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