Don King (defensive back)
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| Position: | Quarterback | ||
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| Date of birth: | February 10, 1964 | ||
| Place of birth: | Dallas, Texas | ||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Dallas (TX) Kimball | ||
| College: | Southern Methodist | ||
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Don King, Jr. is a former American football defensive back who played in the National Football League.
Biography
King was born Don Erwin King, Jr. on February 10, 1964 in Dallas, Texas to Don King, Sr. and Judy King. He attended and played QB in the Dallas ISD system (Justin F. Kimball High School). He was a two year starting QB at SMU where he earned All-Southwest Conference and Honorable Mention All-American Honors as a quarterback in 1984, and he played a year in the National Football League (Green Bay Packers). He later graduated and received his BAAS degree from Dallas Baptist University. Don’s passion is helping and developing the minds of young student athletes, so they will become more aware and prepared for life. He is the founder of King Sports Link www.kingsportslink.com. His other involvements include: Waxahachie High School Football Coach and 9th Grade Basketball Coach; Founder and organizer of the Reach-1 Teach-1 Charity Golf Tournament, King Sports Link QB/WR Skills Camp,James Johnson Scholarship Golf Tournament, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, NFL Alumni Association member, Pro Athletes Association member, Texas Basketball Coaches Association and a member of the Texas High School Coaches Association. He is a teacher at Howard Junior High in Waxahachie Texas.
Career
King was a member of the Green Bay Packers during the 1987 NFL season.