Cyril Pinder
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| Position: | Running Back | ||||
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| Date of birth: | November 13, 1946 | ||||
| Place of birth: | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Crispus Attucks (FL) | ||||
| College: | Illinois | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1968 / Round: 2 / Pick: 39 | ||||
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Cyril Calvin Pinder (born November 13, 1946) is a former American football running back in the National Football League for the Philadelphia Eagles, Chicago Bears, and Dallas Cowboys. He played college football at the University of Illinois.
Early years
Pinder attended Crispus Attucks High School in Hollywood, Florida, where he began playing football as a junior. He was an All-state selection at both football and basketball. He also practiced track.
He accepted a scholarship from the University of Illinois. During his junior year at Illinois, he was declared permanently ineligible by the Big Ten Conference on March 4, 1967, for having more than US $500 in expenses per year paid for by money from a slush fund set up by the university's athletic department.[1] He finished his college career with 92 carries for 434 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also was an indoor sprint champion.
Professional career
Philadelphia Eagles
Pinder was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second round (39th overall) of the 1968 NFL draft, to replace running back Timmy Brown.[2] In 1970, he became the team leading rusher with 166 carries for 657 and 2 touchdowns. On September 13, 1971, after having a difficult contract negotiation,[3] he was traded to the Chicago Bears in exchange for a 1972 second round (#37-Dan Yochum) and a 1973 fourth round selection (#83-Gery Palmer).[4]
Chicago Bears
In 1971, he was acquired by the Chicago Bears for depth purposes while Gale Sayers was recovering from his career-threatening right knee injury. He was cut on September 10, 1973.[5]
Dallas Cowboys
On September 28, 1973, he was signed by the Dallas Cowboys to replace running back Bill Thomas.[6] He spent his time between the active roster and the taxi squad, before being cut at the end of the 1973 season.
Chicago Fire (WFL)
In June, 1974, he was signed by the Chicago Fire of the World Football League.[7] He was named the team's starter at running back and registered 925 rushing yards and 8 touchdowns.
Chicago Winds (WFL)
In 1975, the Chicago Winds replaced the Fire in the World Football League. Pinder was signed on June 24, though the new team was evicted from the league after just five games.
Personal life
After football he worked as an investment banker for ten years. He also worked for WLS-TV in Chicago.
References
- ↑ "Illinois Athletes Ruled Ineligible," The Associated Press, Sunday, March 5, 1967.
- ↑ "Kuharich wants better defense for Philadelphia team in 1968". Rome News-Tribune. AP. 7 August 1968. p. 15. Retrieved 25 March 2010.
- ↑ "Cyril Finder Says He Is Unhappy". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Karras Released By Lions; Vikings, Bears Are Busy". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Pro Football Moves". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Football". Retrieved February 19, 2016.
- ↑ "Pinder In Camp Of Chicago Fire". Retrieved February 19, 2016.