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Phil Darns

b. 1959

American football player (born 1959)

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About Phil Darns

Born 1959. Phil Darns is an American american football player.

Phillip G. Darns (born July 27, 1959) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He played college football for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils and was signed by the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in . Darns also spent time with the Detroit Lions in the NFL and the New Jersey Generals in the United States Football League (USFL).

Early life and education Darns was born on July 27, 1959, in Tampa, Florida. He attended Tampa Bay Technical High School and played college football for the Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils in 1981.

Professional career Darns was signed out of college by the New York Jets in . He was released at the final roster cuts in August.

In October, Darns was signed by the New Jersey Generals of the United States Football League (USFL) for their season. He was released in February 1983.

Darns was later signed back into the NFL by the Detroit Lions, but was injured and was placed on injured reserve, where he spent the whole season. He was released by the Lions on August 27.

In November, Darns was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He wore number 75 with the team. Darns was placed on injured reserve after his two appearances.

In , Darns attended a Tampa Bay Bandits tryout camp.

Later life In 1991, Darns was an assistant coach at Tampa Catholic High School. In 2002, he was reported as being a coach at Blake High School in Tampa.

Darns later became a firefighter.

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Tampa Bay Technical High School

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American football player (born 1959)

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Phil Darns was born on 27 July 1959.

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· Wikipedia: Phil Darns

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