David Ames (American football)

David Ames
No. 25, 22, 44
Positions
Personal information
Born(1937-01-16)January 16, 1937
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
DiedAugust 4, 2009(2009-08-04) (aged 72)
Richmond, Virginia, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High schoolWoodrow Wilson (Portsmouth)
CollegeRichmond
NFL draft1960: 16th round, 186th overall pick
AFL draft1960
Career history
Career AFL statistics
Rushing yards114
Rushing average6.0
Receptions6
Receiving yards20
Interceptions1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

David Randolph Ames (January 16, 1937 – August 4, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back and halfback.[1] He played college football for the Richmond Spiders, and played professionally in the American Football League (AFL) for the New York Titans and the Denver Broncos in 1961. He was drafted by the National Football League (NFL)'s Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1960 NFL draft. Ames died from Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS).

See also

References

  1. ^ "David Ames Obituary (2009) - Norfolk, VA - the Virginian-Pilot". Legacy.com.