Marvin Davis (Canadian football)
| Born: | May 25, 1952 Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman, Linebacker |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
| Weight | 235 lb (107 kg) |
| College | Southern |
| High school | Eden Gardens (LA) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1974 | Houston Oilers |
| 1975 | Shreveport Steamer |
| 1976–77 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1978 | Hamilton Tiger-Cats |
| 1978 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Marvin Eugene Davis (born May 25, 1952) is a former gridiron football linebacker, defensive lineman and Grey Cup champion.
Davis played his college football at Southern University and began his career in 1974 with the National Football League (NFL)'s Houston Oilers, where he played 13 games as a back-up. He then joined the World Football League (WFL)'s Shreveport Steamer for 1975. In 1976, he moved to Canada with the Montreal Alouettes and was part of their 1977 Grey Cup winning team. He finished his career in 1978 with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Marvin Davis". nasljerseys.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ "Marvin Davis Stats". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
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- 1952 births
- Houston Oilers players
- Shreveport Steamer players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Hamilton Tiger-Cats players
- Winnipeg Blue Bombers players
- Southern Jaguars football players
- Living people
- Players of American football from Shreveport, Louisiana
- Canadian football defensive linemen
- Canadian football linebackers
- American football linebackers
- 21st-century African-American sportsmen
- 20th-century African-American sportsmen