Brendan McCarthy (American football)

Brendan McCarthy
Born (1945-08-06)August 6, 1945
Boston, Massachusetts
Died August 26, 1997(1997-08-26) (aged 52)
Garrett County, Maryland
Position(s) Running Back
College Boston College
Common Draft 1968 / Round 4
Jersey #(s) 44
Career highlights
Honors Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame (1988)
Teams

Brendan B. McCarthy (born August 6, 1945 August 26, 1997) was an American football running back in the National Football League and American Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 1968 Common Draft.[1] In August of that year he was traded to the Detroit Lions for undisclosed future draft pick.[2] McCarthy then moved on to the Atlanta Falcons, where he played in 7 games before being released by coach Norm Van Brocklin. McCarthy played 9 games over two seasons with the Denver Broncos before eventually moving on to real estate.

McCarthy died on August 26, 1997 after a heart attack at his vacation home on Deep Creek Lake.[3]

Statistics

Rushes 59
Rushing Yards 175
Touchdowns 3

References

  1. "1968 Green Bay Packers". databasefootball.com. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  2. "Lions Acquire McCarthy to Fill In for Eddy". The Washington Post. August 17, 1968. Retrieved 2008-06-10.
  3. Estrada, Louie (August 28, 1997). "Real Estate Executive Brendan McCarthy Dies". The Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-06-10.

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