(1951-06-11)June 11, 1951 Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:
December 16, 1983(1983-12-16) (aged 32) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:
205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:
Canon-McMillan (PA)
College:
Kentucky
Undrafted:
1974
Career history
Pittsburgh Steelers (1974)*
New York Giants (1974–1981)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:
900
Rushing yards:
3,380
Rushing TDs:
20
Player stats at PFR
Douglas Allan Kotar (June 11, 1951 – December 16, 1983) was an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).[1][2][3]
^Litsky, Frank (December 17, 1983). "Kotar dies of tumor". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). (New York Times). p. 25.
^"Former Giant Doug Kotar loses battle with cancer". Reading Eagle. (Pennsylvania). news services. December 17, 1983. p. 16.
^"Gutty: Friends and teammates mourn Kotar". Pittsburgh Press. Associated Press. December 17, 1983. p. D1.
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