Mike Montgomery (American football)
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| Position: | Running back / Wide receiver | ||||||||||
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| Date of birth: | July 10, 1949 | ||||||||||
| Place of birth: | Wichita Falls, Texas | ||||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Dodge City (KS) | ||||||||||
| College: | Kansas State | ||||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 3 / Pick: 65 | ||||||||||
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James Michael Montgomery (born July 10, 1949 in Wichita Falls, Texas) is a former professional American football running back in the National Football League for the San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Oilers. He played college football at Kansas State University.
Early years
Montgomery attended Dodge City High School, where he played as a quarterback, before being switched to running back as senior. He contributed to the team's 1966 undefeated season, although it resulted only in a league championship title, because at the time there was no playoff system or state championship game.[1]
He accepted a scholarship from Kansas State University, where he played as a running back and wide receiver.
Professional career
San Diego Chargers
Montgomery was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the third round (65th overall) of the 1971 NFL Draft. Because of his versatility he was used at running back (60 carries for 226 yards and one touchdown), wide receiver (28 receptions for 361 yards and 2 touchdowns), quarterback (3 of 6 attempts for 80 yards and one touchdown) and on special teams (2 fumble recoveries).
On August 1, 1972, he was traded along with wide receiver Billy Parks to the Dallas Cowboys in exchange for running back Duane Thomas, who was a player the Chargers coveted.[2]
Dallas Cowboys
In 1972, playing against his former team the San Diego Chargers, he returned a fumble 54 yards for a touchdown on special teams.[3]
On July 5, 1974, he was traded to the Houston Oilers, after he signed with the Birmingham Americans of the World Football League.[4] The Cowboys received a fourth round draft choice (#90-Pat Donovan).
Houston Oilers
On October 24, 1974, he suffered a serious knee injury against the St. Louis Cardinals. He later had a blood clot from complications from the surgery.[5] He spent the next year on the injured reserve list. On August 24, 1976, he was released after not being able to fully recover from his previous injury.[6]
References
- ↑ "Recognize Perfection". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Cowboys Trade Duane Thomas". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Chargers Lose, Coach Wins". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Cowboy's Wright, Pugh Defect". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Oiler Receiving Check". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Oilers Place Bubba Smith On Waivers". Retrieved February 19, 2016.