Donnie Little

Donnie Little
No. 1
Born:October 14, 1959 (1959-10-14) (age 64)
Dickinson, Texas, U.S.
Career information
StatusRetired
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)Quarterback, wide receiver, Punt Returner, kick returner
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
CollegeTexas
High schoolDickinson (TX)
Career history
As player
1982–83Ottawa Rough Riders
Career highlights and awards
Awards2013 Texas High School Football Hall of Fame
Career stats
Receptions46
Rec. Yds753
Long Rec.36 yards
Rec. TDs1
Punt Ret26
Ret Yds211

Donnie Little (born October 14, 1959)[1] is a former American football quarterback. He was the quarterback of the Texas Longhorns from 1978 to 1980, and in 1978 was the first black quarterback to play for The University of Texas. He is credited with "opening doors" for future black quarterbacks at Texas, such as James Brown and Vince Young.