Former Colts Super Bowl Champion, 13-Year NFL Veteran, Dies
Summary
David Lee, a punter who played 13 seasons in the NFL, has died at age 82. He spent his entire career with the Baltimore Colts and helped them win Super Bowl V against the Dallas Cowboys.Key Facts
- David Lee was an NFL punter from 1966 to 1978, playing only for the Baltimore Colts.
- He led the NFL in average yards per punt during his rookie year in 1966 and again in 1969.
- Lee played in 184 NFL games and averaged 40.6 yards per punt with a longest punt of 76 yards in 1971.
- He helped the Colts win Super Bowl V, punted four times for 166 yards in the game.
- In 1973, two of his punts were blocked and returned for touchdowns by Miami Dolphins player Tim Foley.
- Before the NFL, Lee was a three-sport athlete in high school and played college football at Louisiana Tech.
- After retiring, Lee worked at General Motors and retired early due to chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Lee suffered from knee, back, and hip injuries caused by football.
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