Brendan McCarthy (American football)

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Brendan McCarthy
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Position(s):
Running Back		 Jersey #(s):
44
Born: August 6, 1945(1945-08-06)
Boston, Massachusetts
Died: August 26, 1997 (aged 52)
Garrett County, Maryland
Career Information
Year(s): 1968–1969
NFL Draft: 1968 / Round: 4 / Pick: 92
College: Boston College
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Rushes     59
Rushing Yards     175
Touchdowns     3
Career Highlights and Awards
  • Boston College Varsity Club Athletic Hall of Fame (1988)

Brendan B. McCarthy (born August 6, 1945 in Boston, Massachusetts, died August 26, 1997 in Garrett County, Maryland) was a former 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 NFL Draft. [1] In August of that year he was traded to the Detroit Lions for undisclosed future draft pick. [2] McCarty then moved on to the Atlanta Falcons, where he would play in 7 games before being released by coach Norm Van Brocklin. McCarthy would play 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]

[edit] References

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


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Preceded by
Mike Holovak		 Boston College Eagles All-Time Rushing Leader
1967-1970		 Succeeded by
Fred Willis