About Dave Ames
Lived 1937 – 2009 (aged 72). Dave Ames was an American american football player.
David Randolph Ames (January 16, 1937 – August 4, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back and halfback. He played college football for the Richmond Spiders, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for the New York Titans and the Denver Broncos in 1961. He was drafted by the National Football League (NFL)'s Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1960 NFL draft. Ames died from Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dave Ames?
American football player (1937-2009)
When was Dave Ames born?
Dave Ames was born on 16 January 1937 in Portsmouth.
When did Dave Ames die?
Dave Ames died on 4 August 2009 in Richmond.
What was Dave Ames's occupation?
Dave Ames was an american football player.
What nationality was Dave Ames?
Dave Ames was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Ames (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Dave Ames. https://biography.guide/dave-ames/
MLA: "Dave Ames." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/dave-ames/.
Chicago: "Dave Ames." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/dave-ames/.
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