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John Andrews

b. 1948

American football player

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Born 1948. John Andrews is an American american football player.

John Milton Andrews (b. November 2, 1948) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end and running back for three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Baltimore Colts and San Diego Chargers. He played college football for the Indiana Hoosiers.

Early life John Andrews was born on November 2, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He went to high school at Shortridge High School.

College career He went to college at Indiana University Bloomington. He did not play football in 1968 or in 1969. In 1970 he had 36 catches for 417 yards and two touchdowns. In 1971 he had 29 receptions for 268 yards and one touchdown. He also had one rush for 18 yards. He did not play for them that season.

San Diego Chargers

In 1972, he was traded to the San Diego Chargers. He only appeared in week one; a 3–34 loss against the San Francisco 49ers. He wore number 81 for the Chargers.

Baltimore Colts (second stint)

In 1973, he was signed by the team that drafted him, the Baltimore Colts. From week 1 to week three he did not have any statistics. In week 4 he had his first stat; a 13-yard kickoff return.

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Indiana University Bloomington
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John Milton Andrews

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Andrews?

American football player

When was John Andrews born?

John Andrews was born on 2 November 1948 in Indianapolis.

What is John Andrews's occupation?

John Andrews is an american football player.

What nationality is John Andrews?

John Andrews is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Andrews

· Wikidata: Q104833393

· DBpedia: John Andrews (American football)

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