Doug Elmore

James Douglas Elmore was an American professional football punter in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for the Calgary Stampeders. He played college football and baseball at the University of Mississippi.

Early life

Elmore attended and played high school football at Pickens County High School in Reform, Alabama. He received Alabama All-State and Class A "Back of the Year" honors in 1956 when he served as the team's captain. Elmore earned three letters in football, basketball, and baseball. ==College career==

College career

Football Elmore attended and played college football at the University of Mississippi, during which the Rebels posted a 29-3-1 record. He was also a member of Rebels when they won a share of the national championship in 1959 and 1960 and played in two Sugar Bowls (1960, 1961) and one Cotton Bowl Classic (1962). ==Professional career==

Professional career

Elmore was drafted in the thirteenth round of the 1961 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins. He was also selected in the 31st round of the 1961 AFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. He played for the Redskins during the 1962 season and in the CFL for the Calgary Stampeders during the 1963 season. ==After football==

After football

Elmore was an assistant coach for one year at Southeastern Louisiana University, then was the vice president of Boyles Moak Brickell Marchetti Insurance, Inc. ==Personal==

Personal

Elmore had a wife, Linda; a son, Jimmy; a daughter, Sharon Duncan; and four grandchildren. ==References==

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