Don Looney

Joe Donald Looney
Born: September 2, 1917
Saltillo, TX USA
Deceased: April 5, 2015
Position: E
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 182
College: TCU
High School: Sulphur Springs (TX)
Career: 1940-1942
Drafted: 1940 in Round 8, #63 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles

Don Looney played from 1940 to 1942 during his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. Looney caught 75 passes for 952 yards and 6 receiving touchdowns in his career. He also ran for -4 yards in his career on 2 attempts.


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Rushing:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1940NFL Philadelphia Eagles2-4-2.00
Totals2-4-2.00

Receiving:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1940NFL Philadelphia Eagles5870712.247 4
1941NFL Pittsburgh Steelers1018618.666 1
1942NFL Pittsburgh Steelers7598.414 1
Totals7595212.766 6

Kick Returns:

Year Team No. Yds Avg. Long TDs
1941NFL Pittsburgh Steelers11616.016 0
Totals11616.016 0

Defense and Fumbles:

Year Team Tackle Brup Fum F Rec FYds FTD FF
1940NFL Philadelphia Eagles01
Totals0000010

Total Scoring:

Touchdowns Other Total
Year Team Rush Rec Punt Kick MFG Int Fum Other FG X/C Single 2Pt Saf Points
1940NFL Philadelphia Eagles040000100030
1941NFL Pittsburgh Steelers01000000006
1942NFL Pittsburgh Steelers01000000006
Totals060000100000042

Playing Career:

Year League Team GP GS
1940NFLPhiladelphia Eagles118
1941NFLPittsburgh Steelers90
1942NFLPittsburgh Steelers31

Honors

1940 - Chicago Herald American All-NFL (2nd Team)
1940 - Collyers Eye Magazine All-NFL (2nd Team)
1940 - NFL All-NFL (2nd Team)
1940 - New York Daily News All-NFL (2nd Team)


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