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Don Anderson

b. 1963

American football player (born 1963)

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Born 1963. Don Anderson is an American american football player.

Donald Cortez Anderson (born July 8, 1963) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Indianapolis Colts and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers.

Early life Anderson was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and attended Cody High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Purdue University, where he became a three-year starter. He tied the school record with 11 career interceptions. As a senior, he was honored by the Newspaper Enterprise Association (NEA) as a second-team All-American.

Professional career Anderson was selected by the Indianapolis Colts in the second round (32nd overall) of the 1985 NFL draft. He was limited with injuries, appearing in five games as a backup cornerback, while making one interception and one forced fumble. He was released on August 26, 1986.

On March 30, 1987, he was signed as a free agent by the San Francisco 49ers. He was released on August 28.

On September 16, 1987, he was signed as a free agent by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, to replace an injured Vito McKeever. He appeared in 11 games as a backup cornerback and recovered one fumble, during the strike shortened season. He was released before the start of the 1988 season.

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Frank Cody High School
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Donald Cortez Anderson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Don Anderson?

American football player (born 1963)

When was Don Anderson born?

Don Anderson was born on 8 July 1963 in Detroit.

What is Don Anderson's occupation?

Don Anderson is an american football player.

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Don Anderson is American.

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Β· Wikipedia: Don Anderson

Β· Wikidata: Q61959520

Β· DBpedia: Don Anderson (American football)

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