Douglas Boyd Eggers (born September 21, 1930) is a former

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who played five seasons in the

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with the Baltimore Colts and

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. He played college football at

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and attended Wagner High School in

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College career

Eggers

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three straight years for the

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. He was team captain and earned all-

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honors in 1951. He graduated in 1952. Eggers was inducted into the Jackrabbit Sports Hall of Fame in 1980.

Professional career

Eggers was drafted into the

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in November 1952. He played on the post football team for two seasons at

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in Virginia."Colts Sign Doug Eggers, Fort Belvoir Linebacker"
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'', Washington, D.C., 102nd year, number 8, January 8, 1954, page C-3. The team's coach, Al Davis, later arranged tryouts for Eggers with the

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and Baltimore Colts. Upon his discharge from the army, Eggers signed with the Baltimore Colts in January 1954 and played in 46 games for the team from 1954 to 1957. Eggers played in eight games for the

during the 1958 season.

Personal life

Eggers graduated from Wagner High School in 1948. After his football career, Eggers owned the Chesapeake Supply and Equipment Company until retiring in 1978.

References

External links

Just Sports Stats
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