Ken Duncan (American football)

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Ken Duncan
No. 18
Position: Punter
Personal information
Born:(1946-02-28)February 28, 1946
Rock Island, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school: Carpinteria (Carpinteria, California)
College: Tulsa (1966–1970)
NFL draft: 1971  / round: 17 / pick: 439
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Punts:6
Punting yards:216
Average punt:36.0
Player stats at PFR

Kenneth W. Duncan (born February 28, 1946) is an American former professional football punter who played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL).

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Early life and college

Kenneth W. Duncan was born on February 28, 1946, in Rock Island, Illinois. [1] He attended Carpinteria High School in Carpinteria, California. [2]

He was a member of the University of Tulsa football team from 1966 to 1970. [3]

Professional career

Duncan was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 17th round, with the 439th overall pick, of the 1971 NFL draft, but was later released. [4]

He then signed with the Green Bay Packers and played in two games during the 1972 season, punting six times. He was released by the Packers in 1972. [4]

Duncan signed with the Cincinnati Bengals in 1973 but was also released that year. [4]

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References

  1. "Ken Duncan NFL Football Statistics - Pro-Football-Reference.com". Pro-Football-Reference.com . Pro Football Reference.
  2. "Ken Duncan". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 12, 2024.
  3. "Ken Duncan Past Stats, Statistics, History, and Awards - databaseFootball.com". Archived from the original on May 19, 2011.
  4. 1 2 3 "Ken Duncan NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 12, 2024.