About Dan Irons
Born 1954. Dan Irons is an American american football player.
Dan Irons (born December 31, 1954) is an American former football offensive tackle who played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team and was recognized as a consensus All-American in 1977.
Early life Irons was born in Tyler, Texas on December 31, 1954. He is the son of Ed Irons, who played football and basketball at Texas Tech from 1938 to 1942 and was superintendent of Lubbock Independent School District. The family later moved to Lubbock, Texas and Dan graduated from Monterey High School in 1973.
Playing career Irons played for the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team under coach Steve Sloan during the 1975, 1976 and 1977 seasons. Irons was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 12th round (314th overall selection) of the 1978 NFL draft. He was unable to play professionally due to recurring knee problems.
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Dan Irons was born on 31 December 1954 in Tyler.
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