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Al Darby

b. 1954

American football player, tight end

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Born 1954. Al Darby is an American american football player.

Alvis Russell Darby (born September 14, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Darby played college football for the Florida Gators, and was chosen by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 1976 NFL draft. He also played in the NFL for the Houston Oilers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Early life Darby was born in Miami, Florida. He attended Miami Edison High School, and played high school football for the Miami Edison Red Raiders. In the 1970 Florida Class AA state championship game, he had a 62-yard touchdown reception, contributing to the Edison Red Raiders' 42–22 victory over Fort Pierce Central. He played in 35 games for the Gators, starting as a tight end as a sophomore and senior, but filling the wide receiver's slot as a junior. On a Gators team that emphasized Doug Dickey's running game and option over the passing the game, Darby compiled 314 yards and four touchdowns on 22 receptions, with an average of 14.3 yards per catch. During his 1976 rookie season, he appeared in one game for the Seahawks and two more for the Houston Oilers. He did not play during the 1977 NFL season, but appeared in six games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1978.

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University of Florida, Miami Edison High School
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Alvis Russell Darby

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Who is Al Darby?

American football player, tight end

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Al Darby was born on 14 September 1954 in Miami.

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Al Darby is an american football player.

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Al Darby is American.

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· Wikipedia: Al Darby

· Wikidata: Q17542125

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