About David Sims
Born 1955. David Sims is an American american football player.
David Sims (born October 26, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He led the NFL in touchdowns in 1978 with 15, but suffered a career-ending injury early the next season. He played college football for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and was elected to the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1985.
NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1977 SEA 14 1 99 369 3.7 17 5 12 176 14.7 82 3 1978 SEA 12 9 174 752 4.3 44 14 30 195 6.5 25 1 1979 SEA 3 3 20 53 2.7 8 0 4 28 7.0 13 0 29 13 293 1,174 4.0 44 19 46 399 8.7 82 4
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Who is David Sims?
American football player (born 1955)
When was David Sims born?
David Sims was born on 26 October 1955 in Atlanta.
What is David Sims's occupation?
David Sims is an american football player.
What nationality is David Sims?
David Sims is American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: David Sims (running back)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). David Sims. https://biography.guide/david-sims-american-football-player-1955/
MLA: "David Sims." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/david-sims-american-football-player-1955/.
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