Brendan McCarthy (American football)
| Brendan McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 6, 1945 Boston, Massachusetts |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Garrett County, Maryland |
| Position(s) | Running Back |
| College | Boston College |
| Common Draft | 1968 / Round 4 |
| Jersey #(s) | 44 |
| Career highlights | |
| Honors | Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame (1988) |
| Teams | |
Brendan B. McCarthy (born August 6, 1945 – August 26, 1997) was an American football running back in the National Football League and American Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1968 Common Draft.[1] In August of that year he was traded to the Detroit Lions for undisclosed future draft pick.[2] McCarthy then moved on to the Atlanta Falcons, where he played in 7 games before being released by coach Norm Van Brocklin. McCarthy played 9 games over two seasons with the Denver Broncos before eventually moving on to real estate.
McCarthy died on August 26, 1997 after a heart attack at his vacation home on Deep Creek Lake.[3]
Statistics
| Rushes | 59 |
|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | 175 |
| Touchdowns | 3 |
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- Atlanta Falcons players
- Boston College Eagles football players
- Denver Broncos players
- Detroit Lions players
- Green Bay Packers players
- Parade High School All-Americans (boys' basketball)
- DeMatha Catholic High School alumni
- Sportspeople from Boston, Massachusetts
- People from Garrett County, Maryland
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