Michael Timpson

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Michael Dwain Timpson (born June 6, 1967) is an American former professional football player and sprinter.

Early life

Timpson was a track star and multi-sport athlete at Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School in Hialeah, Florida from 1981 to 1985. He won seven track and field titles in high school. Four of those titles were won his senior year at the same track meet. He recorded three state records that day. He was an All-American in track and football.[1]

Professional career

He was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round (100th overall), 14th wide receiver taken in the 1989 NFL draft, and played for them from 1989 to 1994.[2] He played with the Chicago Bears in 1995 and 1996, and finished his career with the Philadelphia Eagles in 1997. He retired in 1999.

NFL career statistics

Legend
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Regular season

Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1989 NWE 2 0 0 0 0.0 0 0
1990 NWE 5 0 5 91 18.2 42 0
1991 NWE 16 2 25 471 18.8 60 2
1992 NWE 16 2 26 315 12.1 25 1
1993 NWE 16 7 42 654 15.6 48 2
1994 NWE 15 14 74 941 12.7 37 3
1995 CHI 16 1 24 289 12.0 36 2
1996 CHI 15 15 62 802 12.9 49 0
1997 PHI 15 10 42 484 11.5 26 2
116 51 300 4,047 13.5 60 12

Playoffs

Year Team Games Receiving
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1994 NWE 1 1 2 20 10.0 13 0
1 1 2 20 10.0 13 0

Track and field

Timpson was an outstanding All-American track and field athlete at Penn State University. He holds the school records in the following events:[3][4]

  • 200 meters: 20.23 (1986)
  • 55 Meters (Indoors): 6.31 (1986)
  • 200 Meters (Indoors): 21.11 (1989)
  • 300 Meters (Indoors): 33.01 (1986)
  • 400 Meters (Indoors): 46.81 (1987)
  • 55-Meter High Hurdles (Indoors): 7.31 (1986)

His time of 33.01 in the indoor 300 Meters, was an NCAA record. In 1992, he participated in the U.S. Olympic trials in the 200 meters and was a semifinalist.

Personal

Timpson resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife and their two children.

References

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External links

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  1. ↑ Wine, Steven. "Vet WR Timpson returns home to play for Dolphins", Associated Press, July 28, 2007. Accessed December 23, 2007. "That was in 1985, when Timpson was a highly sought prospect from Hialeah-Miami Lakes High School."
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