David Sims (running back)

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David Sims (born October 26, 1955) is an American former professional football player who was a running back for three seasons with the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He led the NFL in touchdowns in 1978 with 15, but suffered a career-ending injury early the next season.^[1] He played college football for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and was elected to the Georgia Tech Hall of Fame in 1985.^[2]

Key Information

No. 35
Position	Running back
Personal information
Born	(1955-10-26) October 26, 1955 (age 69) Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Height	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight	216 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school	Decatur (GA)
College	Georgia Tech
NFL draft	1977: 7th round, 169th overall pick
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (1977–1979)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts 293 Rushing yards 1,174 Rushing TDs 19 Stats at Pro Football Reference
Rushing attempts	293
Rushing yards	1,174
Rushing TDs	19
Stats at Pro Football Reference
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1. ^ "GT Athletics to Celebrate Groundbreaking African-Americans". Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. August 29, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2025.
2. ^ "Georgia Tech Athletics Hall of Fame". RamblinWreck.com. Georgia Tech Athletic Association. Archived from the original on February 17, 2009. Retrieved March 4, 2007.

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