Don McPherson

For other people bearing a similar name, see Donald McPherson (disambiguation).

Don McPherson
McPherson, speaking at a pep rally for the Syracuse Orange, at the 2009 New York State Fair.
McPherson in 2009
No. 9, 16
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born: (1965-04-02) April 2, 1965 (age 59)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
High school:West Hempstead
(West Hempstead, New York)
College:Syracuse (1983–1987)
NFL draft:1988 / round: 6 / pick: 149
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics
Passing attempts:497
Passing completions:211
Completion percentage:42.5%
TD–INT:14–28
Passing yards:3,248
College Football Hall of Fame

Donald G. McPherson (born April 2, 1965) is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He spent seven seasons in the NFL and CFL with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Houston Oilers, the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, and the Ottawa Rough Riders.

McPherson played college football for the Syracuse Orange, winning the Maxwell Award and the Davey O'Brien Award. He was selected in the sixth round by the Eagles in the 1988 NFL draft.[2] His accomplishments during his tenure with Syracuse propelled him to be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2008.

  1. ^ Eagles, 1991 Media Guide. p. 64. Retrieved November 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "1988 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 23, 2023.