Don Testerman

Rushing attempts:	230
Rushing yards:	865
Rushing TDs:	2

Don Testerman
No. 42, 34
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	November 7, 1952; Danville, Virginia, U.S.
Died:	May 8, 2018 (aged 65); Greer, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:	Halifax Co. (VA)
College:	Ferrum ; Virginia Tech ; Lenoir-Rhyne ; Clemson
NFL draft:	1976 / Round: 10 / Pick: 282
Career history
	Seattle Seahawks (1976–1978); Miami Dolphins (1980);
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:
Rushing attempts:	230
Rushing yards:	865
Rushing TDs:	2
	Player stats at PFR

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]

References

^ ^a ^b "Rookie back to Philly". Newspapers.com. August 26, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
^ "7 State Players Picked in Draft". Newspapers.com. April 10, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
^ "Seahawks continue dealings". Newspapers.com. September 8, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
^ "Cowboys rope Seahawks". Newspapers.com. October 4, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
^ "Testerman all-business at Miami". Newspapers.com. September 4, 1980. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
^ "Don Testerman, the Seahawks' original fullback, dies at age 65". The Seattle Times. May 18, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2022.

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[:0-1] "Rookie back to Philly". Newspapers.com. August 26, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.

[2] "7 State Players Picked in Draft". Newspapers.com. April 10, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.

[3] "Seahawks continue dealings". Newspapers.com. September 8, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.

[4] "Cowboys rope Seahawks". Newspapers.com. October 4, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.

[5] "Testerman all-business at Miami". Newspapers.com. September 4, 1980. Retrieved January 27, 2022.

[6] "Don Testerman, the Seahawks' original fullback, dies at age 65". The Seattle Times. May 18, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2022.

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