About Harold Deters
Born 1944. Harold Deters is an American american football player.
Harold Lee Deters (born January 16, 1944) is an American former professional football player who was a placekicker for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the NC State Wolfpack.
Early life Deters attended Grainger High School. He accepted a football scholarship from North Carolina State University. As a senior, he made 10 out of 21 field goals.
He set 5 Atlantic Coast Conference field goal records, finishing his college career with 21 out of 42 field goals made and didn't miss any extra point attempt.
Professional career Deters was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the twelfth round (312th overall) of the 1967 NFL/AFL draft. He began the season as the starter at placekicker, but made only one out of four field goals and was placed on the taxi squad after the third game against the Los Angeles Rams on November 15. He retired at the end of the season to become a teacher.
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Who is Harold Deters?
American football player, placekicker
When was Harold Deters born?
Harold Deters was born on 16 January 1944 in DuBois.
What is Harold Deters's occupation?
Harold Deters is an american football player.
What nationality is Harold Deters?
Harold Deters is American.
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