Don Testerman

Don Testerman

No. 42, 34
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1952-11-07)November 7, 1952 Danville, Virginia, U.S.
Died:	May 8, 2018(2018-05-08) (aged 65) Greer, South Carolina, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:	Halifax Co. (VA)
College:	Ferrum Virginia Tech Lenoir-Rhyne Clemson
NFL draft:	1976 / round: 10 / pick: 282
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (1976–1978) Miami Dolphins (1980)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts: 230 Rushing yards: 865 Rushing TDs: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Donald Ray Testerman (November 7, 1952 – May 8, 2018) was an American professional football player who played in four National Football League (NFL) seasons from 1976 to 1980 for the Seattle Seahawks and the Miami Dolphins.

Professional career

Prior to the NFL, Testerman was on Clemson's football team.[1]

Testerman was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the tenth round of the 1976 NFL draft.[2] In August 1976, the Dolphins traded Testerman to the Philadelphia Eagles for a future draft pick.[1] He was then traded to the Seahawks in early September.[3] Testerman made his NFL starter debut against the Dallas Cowboys on October 3, 1976.[4]

Testerman sat out the 1979 season due to an injury. He joined the Miami Dolphins for the 1980 season.[5]

After retiring from the NFL, Testerman was involved in various coaching and non-profit capacities. He periodically substituted for Albemarle High School.

In 2018, Testerman died from the effects of dementia at the age of 65.[6]

References

1. "Rookie back to Philly". Newspapers.com. August 26, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
2. "7 State Players Picked in Draft". Newspapers.com. April 10, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
3. "Seahawks continue dealings". Newspapers.com. September 8, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
4. "Cowboys rope Seahawks". Newspapers.com. October 4, 1976. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
5. "Testerman all-business at Miami". Newspapers.com. September 4, 1980. Retrieved January 27, 2022.
6. "Don Testerman, the Seahawks' original fullback, dies at age 65". The Seattle Times. May 18, 2018. Retrieved January 27, 2022.