Gene Killian

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Gene Killian
No. 60
Position Guard
Personal information
Born (1952-09-22) September 22, 1952 (age 73)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
Career information
High school Brandon (FL)
College Tennessee
NFL draft 1974: 16th round, 413th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Games played7
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Lowell Eugene Killian (born September 22, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive guard for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers.

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Early years

Killian attended Brandon High School, where he practiced football and track. [1]

He accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee. [2] As a junior, he was named a starter at offensive tackle.

As a senior, he was the starter at left tackle, before being lost for the season with a knee injury he suffered in the fourth game against the University of Kansas. [3] He was replaced with Paul Johnson who was moved from center.

In track, he competed in the shot put.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys

Killian was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 16th round (413th overall) of the 1974 NFL draft. [4] He was a backup offensive guard. He was considered to be a very good athlete, in the season finale against the Oakland Raiders, he tackled linebacker Phil Villapiano from behind, after he returned a Cowboys fumble 27 yards. He was waived on August 13, 1975. [5]

San Diego Chargers

On August 13, 1975, Killian was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Chargers. [6] On August 19, he was released after failing his physical examination. [7]

New Orleans Saints

In 1976, Killian was signed as a free agent by the New Orleans Saints. He was released on September 7. [8]

References

  1. ↑ Purks, Scott (January 22, 1999). "Toph award caps Godsey's week". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Vols Jersey Countdown #60". Tennessee Volunteers Athletics. July 2, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2019.
  3. ↑ "Tennessee Changes Forced by Injuries". The Tennessean. October 9, 1973. Retrieved February 16, 2019– via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "1974 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Dallas Cowboys". San Antonio Express. August 14, 1975. Retrieved February 16, 2019– via Newspapers.com.
  6. ↑ "Transactions". The Delta Democrat Times. August 14, 1975. Retrieved February 16, 2019– via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ "Transactions". Redlands Daily Facts. August 20, 1975. Retrieved February 16, 2019– via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ "Transactions". El Paso Times. September 8, 1976. Retrieved February 16, 2019– via Newspapers.com.
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