Don Testerman

Don Testerman
No. 42, 34
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born:(1952-11-07)November 7, 1952
Danville, Virginia, U.S.
Died:May 8, 2018(2018-05-08) (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
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:230
Rushing yards:865
Rushing TDs:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

  1. ^ a b "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.