Cotton Davidson

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Francis Marion Davidson (born November 30, 1931 in Gatesville, Texas [1] [2]) known by his nickname "Cotton" Davidson, was an American football quarterback for the NFL's Baltimore Colts (1954, 1957), and the AFL's Dallas Texans (1960-1961) and Oakland Raiders (1962-1968).

Davidson attended Baylor University, [1] [2] and was selected in the first round of the 1954 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts. [1]

Alongside playing quarterback, Davidson also played the position of placekicker and punter.[2] Davidson was the first starting quarterback of the Dallas Texans football franchise.

Davidson was selected to the American Football League All-Star Game twice--in 1961 and in 1963.[1] He was awarded as the MVP of the 1961 AFL All-Star Game with the Raiders.

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c d Cotton Davidon statistics on Pro Football Reference
  2. ^ a b c Cotton Davidson on Database Football


Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs starting quarterbacks
Davidson • Dawson • Adams • Fuller • Kenney • DeBerg • Krieg • Montana • Bono • Gannon • Grbac • Green
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