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Harry Clinton Dowda (December 29, 1922 – June 24, 1996) was an American football defensive back in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins and the Philadelphia Eagles. He played college football at Wake Forest University.[1] He served three years in the Airborne and saw action in the Battle of Bulge and Crossing the Rhine. In 1953, he was married with two children, and sold cars in the off-season.[2]

Harry Dowda

Dowda on a 1954 Bowman football card
No. 22, 44
Position:	Defensive back Halfback
Personal information
Born:	(1922-12-29)December 29, 1922 Atlanta, Georgia
Died:	June 24, 1996(1996-06-24) (aged 73)
Career information
College:	Wake Forest
NFL Draft:	1947 / Round: 19 / Pick: 168
Career history
Washington Redskins (1949–1953) Philadelphia Eagles (1954–1955)
Career NFL statistics
Offensive yards: 682 Interceptions: 16 Touchdowns: 6
Player stats at NFL.com

Early life

Harry Dowda was born on December 29, 1922. He attended West Fulton High School in Georgia and Hickory High School in Hickory, North Carolina. Dowda attended Wake Forest University and played on their college football team. In 1947, Dowda was drafted into the NFL in the 19th round.[3]

Football Career

Dowda was drafted in the 19th round (168th pick) in the 1947 NFL draft as a halfback. Dowda played for the Washington Redskins from 1949 to 1953. He then played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1954 to 1955. In 1953, Dowda intercepted 5 passes and returned them 73 yards, scoring one touchdown.

Personal life

Harry Dowda was married in 1953 and had two children. In the off-season, Dowda sold cars.

References

External links

• Harry Dowda at Find a Grave

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