Arnold Davis Explained

Arnold Davis
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:219
Position:Linebacker
Number:88
Birth Date:25 September 1938
Birth Place:Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S.
Draftyear:1961
Draftround:4
Draftpick:44
Afldraftyear:1961
Afldraftround:4
Afldraftpick:29
High School:Corpus Christi (TX) W. B. Ray
College:Baylor
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:2
Pfr:DaviSo20
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Arnold Allen Davis (born September 25, 1938) is a former American football linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at Baylor University.

Early life

Davis attended W. B. Ray High School. He accepted a football scholarship from Baylor University, where he was a two-way player as an offensive and defensive end.[1] [2]

Professional career

Davis was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth round (44th overall) of the 1961 NFL draft and by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round (29th overall) of the 1961 AFL Draft.[3]

On January 8, 1961, he signed with the Cowboys.[4] He was converted from an offensive end into a linebacker during training camp.[5] On September 26, he was placed on the injured reserve list after suffering a knee injury in the second game against the Minnesota Vikings.[6] He was waived before the start of the 1962 season.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Witchee Steals Win for Baylor . February 3, 2023.
  2. Web site: Arkansas Places 3 Men On All Southwest . February 3, 2023.
  3. Web site: Cowboys Sign Davis . February 3, 2023.
  4. Web site: Cowboys Get End . February 3, 2023.
  5. Web site: Grayson on Defense . February 3, 2023.
  6. Web site: Solid Nucleus Spurs High Hopes In Dallas . February 3, 2023.