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Danny Copeland

b. 1966

American football player

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About Danny Copeland

Born 1966. Danny Copeland is an American american football player.

Danny Lamar Copeland (born January 24, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for five seasons in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels. He started in Super Bowl XXVI for the Washington Redskins.

College career He played college football at Eastern Kentucky University.

Professional career Copeland was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the ninth round of the 1988 NFL draft with the 244th overall pick. The lone touchdown of his career came in a 1992 game against the Dallas Cowboys, when he recovered a fumble in the end zone with about three minutes left in the game, giving the Redskins a 20–17 win. Copeland surprised the Redskins by announcing his retirement before the 1994 season despite the fact that he had started 14 games and recorded 125 tackles the previous season. He stated injuries and reduced desire to play as the reasons for his retirement at the age of 28.

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Eastern Kentucky University
Also known as
Danny Lamar Copeland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Danny Copeland?

American football player

When was Danny Copeland born?

Danny Copeland was born on 24 January 1966 in Camilla.

What is Danny Copeland's occupation?

Danny Copeland is an american football player.

What nationality is Danny Copeland?

Danny Copeland is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Danny Copeland

· Wikidata: Q5220236

· DBpedia: Danny Copeland

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