Don Testerman Explained

Don Testerman
Number:42, 34
Position:Running back
Birth Date:November 7, 1952
Birth Place:Danville, Virginia, U.S.
Death Place:Greer, South Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Weight Lb:230
Height In:2
High School:Halifax Co. (VA)
College:Ferrum
Virginia Tech
Lenoir-Rhyne
Clemson
Draftyear:1976
Draftround:10
Draftpick:282
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:230
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:865
Statlabel3:Rushing TDs
Statvalue3:2
Pfr:TestDo00

Donald Ray Testerman (November 7, 1952 – May 8, 2018) was a professional American football player who played in four National Football League (NFL) seasons from 1976-1980 for the Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins.

NFL career

Prior to the NFL, Testerman was on Clemson's football team.[1]

Testerman was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of the 1976 draft.[2] In August 1976, the Dolphins traded Testerman to the Philadelphia Eagles for a future draft pick.[1] He was then traded to the Seahawks in early September.[3] Testerman made his NFL starter debut against the Dallas Cowboys on October 3, 1976.[4]

Testerman sat out the 1979 season due to an injury. He joined the Miami Dolphins for the 1980 season.[5]

After retiring from the NFL, Testerman was involved in various coaching and non-profit capacities. He periodically substituted for Albemarle High School.

In 2018, Testerman died from the effects of dementia at the age of 65.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 26 August 1976. Rookie back to Philly. 2022-01-27. Newspapers.com. en.
  2. Web site: 10 April 1976. 7 State Players Picked in Draft. 2022-01-27. Newspapers.com. en.
  3. Web site: 8 September 1976. Seahawks continue dealings. 2022-01-27. Newspapers.com. en.
  4. Web site: 4 October 1976. Cowboys rope Seahawks. 2022-01-27. Newspapers.com. en.
  5. Web site: 4 September 1980. Testerman all-business at Miami. 2022-01-27. Newspapers.com. en.
  6. Web site: 2018-05-18. Don Testerman, the Seahawks' original fullback, dies at age 65. 2022-01-27. The Seattle Times. en-US.