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Place of birth:
  
Name
  
George Peoples

Education
  
High school:
  
C. Leon King (FL)

Weight
  
97 kg


Height:
  
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

Died
  
November 22, 2003

Place of death:
  
Tampa, Florida

Role
  
Positions
  
Fullback

Date of birth:
  
(1960-08-25)August 25, 1960

Date of death:
  
November 22, 2003(2003-11-22) (aged 43)

George Peoples: Football Fullback


George Evans Peoples (August 25, 1960 – November 22, 2003) was a professional American football running back in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys (1982), New England Patriots (1983),Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1984–1985). He played college football at Auburn University.

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Early years

Peoples attended C. Leon King High School, where he was an All-American running back. He accepted a football scholarship from Auburn University.

He became a starter as a junior when he replaced the graduated Joe Cribbs. He registered 443 rushing yards (second on the team) on 96 carries (5.6 average) and was mainly used as a blocking fullback.

In his final year, the team implemented a wishbone offense under new head coach Pat Dye. He displayed his great blocking ability, while rushing for 442 yards, including a 63-yard rushing touchdown against the University of Alabama. At the end of the season, he received the team's offensive player of the year award.

He finished his college career with 1,085 rushing yards (239 carries) and 3 touchdowns. He also lettered in track and field.

Dallas Cowboys

Peoples was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the eighth round (216th overall) of the 1982 NFL Draft. He had a great pre-season, that included a 79-yard reception for a touchdown from quarterback Gary Hogeboom against the New England Patriots. As a rookie, he played mainly on special teams in 8 games during the strike-shortened season. He was waived on August 27, 1983.

New England Patriots

On August 30, 1983, he was claimed off waivers by the New England Patriots to replace an injured Larry Cowan and went on to record 9 special teams tackles. He was released on August 27, 1984.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed him as a free agent on November 6, 1984, to provide depth in the backfield. He was cut on September 2, 1985, only to be brought back on December 13. He wasn't re-signed at the end of the year.

Personal life

On November 23, 2003, he was found dead in a motel room in Tampa Bay, Florida.

References

George Peoples Wikipedia


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