Freddie Summers

Freddie S. Summers (February 16, 1947 – December 7, 1994) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back for three seasons with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons as a quarterback. He was selected by the Browns in the fourth round of the 1969 NFL/AFL draft.

Early life Freddie S. Summers was born on February 16, 1947, in Columbia, South Carolina. He attended Dorchester High School in Dorchester, Boston, Massachusetts. He completed 77 of 159 passes (48.4%) for 909 yards, two touchdowns, and eight interceptions while also rushing for 510 yards and an Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC)-best ten touchdowns, earning first team All-ACC honors.

Professional career Summers was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round, with the 98th overall pick, of the 1969 NFL draft.

On June 15, 1972, he was traded to the New York Giants in exchange for the Giants second pick in the 1973 NFL draft. He was placed on injured waivers on August 30, 1972.

Death Summers died on December 7, 1994, in Randolph, Massachusetts.